Methamphetamine

On November 16, 2016, we had the privilege of witnessing a Missouri state board of nursing hearings session. It was an eye opening experience. There were several different violations that we were able to see. It gave great insight into just how easy it can be to lose a nursing license. Consequently, of the six cases that we saw, two cases in particular stood out to me. The first case was a disciplinary hearing. The nurse in question was an RN. The nurse had been practicing as an RN in Arkansas…

and depression, dementia, liver disease and much more.” (www.dosomething.org). Now moving on to why people self harm. So why do they self harm? Well there could be many reasons. Some of the reasons could be to distract themselves from the overwhelming emotions/thoughts, to release the tension caused by the emotions, to feel something because they are numb, to punish themselves, and to experience euphoria right after the self harm occurs. All of those doings are caused by depression. Now the…

The novel crank written by Ellen Hopkins tells a story about a girl with only 16 years of age, that goes through many battles through her life. At the age of 16 she got hooked up on a drug while visiting her dad, that she hasn't seen in over eight years. Kristina has heard many stories about her father being wealthy, being the king of Albuquerque. But when she arrived she was u satisfied with what she saw. Her father was very antisocial, uninterested and didn't pay attention to her which caused…

Podcasting is similar to that “aux feeling”, you can choose to listen and play a podcast when and where you want to. It is not like the five o’clock news when you have to actually be patient and wait for it to come on. Another advantage is you have a handful of topics and genres you can choose from. One can listen to a podcast in any environment whether it is outside, inside, in a noisy area, or in the own personal sanctuary. Nevertheless, Sam Harris uses the same signature 20 second…

Shouldn’t everyone become addicted to painkillers after using them for a long time? The risk for addiction is greatest when an opioid produces a great deal of pleasure through the release of dopamine in the brain. If the release of dopamine is small or non-existent, there is little to no enticement to use more. In fact, the enticement is just the opposite—to use as little as possible because side effects, such as constipation, difficulty starting the urine stream, dizziness, and nausea are…

administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, there is no difference between the health effects of marijuana and those of any other illegal drug. "All illegal drugs are bad for people," she told Congress in 2012, refusing to say whether crack, methamphetamines or prescription painkillers are more addictive or physically harmful than marijuana”( Boffey, Philip M. "What Science Says About Marijuana." New York Times. 31 Jul. 2014: A.22. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 29 Oct. 2015). This way…

Prostitution has been linked to increasing the risk of contracting STD’s most notably HIV. Sexually transmitted disease has been spreading out of control in the U.S. Irresponsible and unprotected sexual encounter only adds to the dilemma of eliminating this infections. Trafficked sex workers not only deal with this serious health risks, but also damage one’s mental, physical and emotional being. The physical abuse is extremely disturbing it is difficult to imagine that happening to a person.…

able to aid victims, whom are unable to exist or grow for themselves. While each drug result in different side effects and hazards, how would we know or measure the knowledge of our justice system of illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, or/and methamphetamine. Therefore, personal growth, autonomy, healthy relationships, and physical health are initial for the wellbeing of our communities and our citizens.…

My Guitar Early one Christmas morning in 1976 towards the end of Elvis’s life, career, I was gifted my very first acoustic guitar. Maybe it was because I was born in Tupelo, Mississippi some thirty-six years after Elvis Presley, that made me suited to play and sing with a guitar. Or perhaps because I was born on the same day as the legendary Johnny Cash, exactly thirty- nine years later, to the day, that I would inherit the intense desire to play, write, and sing with a guitar. After an…

firearms, motor vehicle theft, extortion, arson for profit, robbery, bombings, and prostitution. Each member is loyal to one another, they believe whatever I have my brother have. Motorcycle gangs control forty percent of the entire United States methamphetamine supply. People who rides motorcycles and like to live on the wild side join these gangs. They ride all over the country and visit their “Brothers” in all different states. Some people like to travel and venture…