Amphetamine Use and Abuse

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Assignment 2: LASA I—Amphetamine Use and Abuse

Aaliyah continues to struggle with balancing her work hours and her schoolwork. She has been drinking coffee to help her stay awake, but it is no longer working. She has an exam coming up and needs to stay up to study.

Aaliyah decides to take an amphetamine to stay awake to study for the exam. She promises herself that she will only take it this one time for the exam. The drug allows her to stay awake and alert while she is studying for the exam. She also feels that she is learning the material better as a result of the amphetamine. When the grades are in, Aaliyah receives an A on her work.

As the semester continues, Aaliyah turns to amphetamines more and more often to help her stay awake to complete her schoolwork. Soon, Aaliyah finds that one pill no longer keeps her awake as long as she needs.

She starts taking more than one pill at a time. She knows that taking amphetamines so often is not good for her health, and she finds she experiences an increase in headaches when she takes them, but she continues to take them because they are helping her be successful in school and at work.

Based on the case study, prepare a paper that addresses the following:

  • Examine the change in amphetamine use and abuse in the U.S. from the 1950s to the present.
  • Explain to which schedule amphetamines belong and why they are on the Schedule of Controlled Substances.
  • Explain the effects Aaliyah might be experiencing as a result of her regular amphetamine use. Be sure to include:
    • Acute effects, chronic effects, and withdrawal
    • Effects on physiology (brain and body), behavior, mood, and toxicity
  • Give at least three indications from the case study suggesting there may be a problem with Aaliyah’s substance use. That is, describe at least three likely behaviors that Aaliyah is likely to exhibit if she is misusing amphetamines.

Determine whether Aaliyah has an abuse problem or a dependency problem. Include a discussion of DSM-IV-TR criteria. Use the template to help you make the assessment.

Write a 4-5-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2.doc.

By Wednesday, September 10, 2014, deliver your assignment to the M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points
Examined the change in amphetamine use and abuse in the U.S. from the 1950s to the present.

24
Explained why amphetamine is on the Schedule of Controlled Substances and to which schedule it belongs.

20
Explained the acute, chronic, and withdrawal effects of amphetamines on physiology, behavior, mood, and toxicity.

40
Described at least 3 behaviors Aaliyah is likely to exhibit if she is misusing amphetamines.

40
Used DSM-IV-TR criteria to determine whether Aaliyah has a substance abuse or a substance dependence problem.

32
Style (4 points): Tone, audience, and word choiceOrganization (12 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion 
Usage and Mechanics (12 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure 
APA Elements (16 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style

44
Total:

200

Discussion 5:2 Done in 2 hours

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Discussion 5.2: Using Presentation Aids

Step 1 Post a response to the discussion board.

Respond to the following questions, and if it’s relevant, in clude your own personal experience:

  • Think of a topic for a public speaking assignment and the types of presentation aids you might use.
  • Based on your topic, identify three advantages and three disadvantages of using presentation aids during a speech.

Step 2 Read and respond to other students’ posts.

Read other students’ posts and respond to at least two of them. In addition to other comments you may have, address the following in your response posts:

  • Suggest another presentation aid for other students to use based on their topic and explain why.

Use your personal experience, if it’s relevant, to support or debate at least two other students’ posts. If differences of opinion occur, debate the issues professionally and provide examples to support opinions.

Unit 5 discussion 1 of 2

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DISCUSSION RESPONSE ( 350 – 500 Words )Select one of the non-experimental methods that you read about this week (naturalistic observation, ethnography, case history, sociometry, archival study, and content analysis), and describe how you might use this method to study your hypothetical research question from a more qualitative perspective. Why did you select this particular method for your research study? (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) What do you like and dislike about this method? What differentiates this non-experimental method from a true experiment?

HEALTH WORK LIKE ALWAS

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write one for me and one for my friend

Use the writing prompt and questions below to foster your conversation about drinking and responsibility. Remember you don’t just directly answer the questions but use them to fuel your discussion. You must post your original response by Thursday to receive full points for timeliness and your replies to two classmate by the due date.

Discuss your opinions about the responsibilities that a host or hostess has for guests when serving alcohol. What are the legal implications if one of your guests has an automobile accident after leaving your party? Should a guest have a drinking responsibility to the host? Do you believe that there are different legal implications for bartenders who serve too much alcohol to a customer who then has an auto accident?

1 believe that If a person has a party, he or she is responsible for every person at that party. Most bartenders see that the guests had too many drinks and can’t do much about it. Even though there could be several people going in and out, there should be a few people to look out for others to ensure their safety. If a bar wants to have more of an eco-safe workplace there should be a way that a drunk guest has a ride home. If there was a partnership with uber, or lyft for drunk guests that would eliminate several automobile accidents after a party. Regarding legal implications, I don’t think there should be any for the bartenders due to the fact that the staff could be short or the party could be crowded.

TaR 2In my opinion the responsibility that the host/hostess has a is hard one. Because when its your job to serve drinks thats just what you have to do. I do believe that if someone is clearly extremely intoxicated that you no longer serve that person anymore drinks for their own ssafety. Host/hostess can even call a cab for the drunkards. However, When they serve liquor they are serving to someone that is 21 years of age and older, so therefore, he/she is in charge of themselves. I don’t believe that there are legal implication for those that enter a car accident once they leave the party.


3When hosting a party that is providing alcohol, a host or hostess should provide alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks so guests are not forced to drink only alcohol. They should also have an alcohol drink limit, this can also reduce the host/hostess cost of creating the party. An alcoholic beverage limit can also prevent people from being very intoxicated. In addition, I do not think there should be any legal implications if a guest gets into a car accident after leaving the party. On the other hand, if someone, including the host/hostess, sees that person getting into the car intoxicated and does not make the ethical decision to give that person a ride, legal actions should be taken placed. Since the host/hostess will have a drink limit, creating legal implication for the bartender would be foolish, plus it is only their job. All in all, a host/hostess and their guest have a responsibility when attending a party and everybody should make their own decisions

4As a host for a party at my house, I do not feel comfortable giving anybody alcohol; even if they are twenty-one or older because I would be upset if anybody got into a car accident once they left my house. I definenlty would not give alcohol to people who are under twenty-one because I would be reliable if they were to get into an accident once they left my house. According to Jose A. Alvarez, five penalties for me giving alcohol to minors include a citation and arrested, a fine for $1,000 or more, sentenced to jail for at least six months, and billed for law enforcement services. I believe the guest has a drinking responsibility to the host. If the host does not feel comfortable giving the guest a drink, then the guest should not pressure the host into giving them a drink. I do believe there are different legal implications for bartenders who serve too much alcohol to a consumer and causes the consumer to get into a car accident.

Assignment #1: “Code of Conduct Memo – Draft”

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You are a manager at a call center. The company frowns upon phone calls and texting during work hours. You have looked the other way a few times, but it has started to get out of hand. You need to write a memo reminding everyone that private phone and text message use on company time is viewed as a violation of the company’s code of ethics.

Write a 1-page memo in which you address the situation, emphasizing the violation of the company’s code of conduct. In your document, you should:

  1. Ensure the memo is clear and brief.
  2. Choose language to match the purpose and tone for the situation and audience.
  3. Format the memo accurately and according to the details in the textbook.
  4. Create an effective opening that establishes goodwill without obscuring the message.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Illustrate the relationship between how audience characteristics match the context of technical writing.

  • Explain ideas in proper format using accurate details and relevant examples.
  • Employ correct Edited Standard Written English (ESWE).
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in technical writing.
  • Write clearly and concisely about technical writing using proper writing mechanics.

write a short discussion.

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discussion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3jE3B8HsE (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Then, respond to this question, do you think the Alternative Vote should replace your current Winner take All System for elections for President. Explain in 6-8 sentences. Also, please respond to at least one of your classmates comments in 2-3 sentences.

response:

Yes, the Alternative vote, or instant runoff voting should replace the current Winner take All system for the presidency when it comes down to elections. Mathematically this formula or structure is much more “superior” in regards to electing a President the majority actually favor, than what is used now. There are however flaws with the alternative vote method, just as there are with the winner takes all. Both have a few problems, such as the prevention of gerrymandering, proportional representation, calling for political diversity, etc. The big difference between the two is while the winner takes all can be ineffective and induce the spoiler effect, the alternative vote method eliminates the spoiler effect. Basically, replacing this method would allow for people to vote for individuals they wanted to, but normally wouldn’t have, due to the concerns stemming from the winner takes all method(smaller parties/nominations being shot down immediately). It would allow for the populis to be more engaged in politics, or want to be, and feel more so that they have a voice or, options. I believe it also would help bring up the younger generation’s failure to be engaged in politics at that level and as well dismay political burnout, which induces lower voter turnouts. Lastly, I think it’s a simpler solution in the long run. It would even up the playing field and allow for many candidates and parties that are smaller and haven’t received as much “love” if you will, to grow and sink deeper roots into politics being voters would no longer be afraid to vote for whom they want too.

Health Science Disc

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Here is a brief video example of CBPR happening in Detroit to get you started (you do not need to comment on this video; it is simply one example to get you started thinking about CBPR in action):

https://youtu.be/0oDiBTAgSjc

Discuss: For your discussion this week, please do the following.

  • Find a video or research example (article or website) of CBPR by conducting an Internet search or using CBPR
    • Make sure the example is truly CBPR. CBPR is different from community-engaged research or community-based research; the participatory aspect of CBPR is important.
  • Choose an example that identifies itself as CBPR.
  • Share a link to your choice and describe the study or project for your initial post.
  • Discuss the value you see in having the community lead the change efforts in the given example.
  • Explain why it is preferable for the community to lead rather than researchers come in from the outside to push for change within the community.

Was your classmate’s reasoning articulate and logical? Were the facts correct?, HR 3.3 discussion help

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Hello! Please
Create discussion response for the attached write-up and be write as if
you were reviewing his or her posting in an academic
journal. Your discussion response should therefore answer the following
questions as applicable:

    1. Was your classmate’s reasoning articulate and logical? Were the facts correct?
    2. Was the interpretation your classmate provided reasonable
      and consistent with experts in the field? Did your classmate defend the
      choices effectively?

    2. The focus for your critical analysis is not whether or not you
    agree with your classmate, but how well his or her position was
    presented.

  2. Each response should be 250-300 words in length and is to
    include a minimum of two sources properly cited and referenced: (a) the Strategic Compensation
    textbook, and (b) an academic journal article (selected from the above
    listing) that is at least 3-5 pages in length and published within the
    last 3-5 years.

Please respond to LydiaF
response referencing this article https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/c…

Please respond to TWood response referencing this article https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/compensation/Pages/CustomerSatisfaction.aspx

Thanks!

Attached are the write-up’s, articles listed above in bold and list of acceptable HR journals.

Help Help

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Discuss The Four basic Metaparadigms/concepts of nursing (patient, nurse, health, and environment). How do you define and employ the four basic metaparadigms of nursing theory in your professional practice? Discuss nurse-patient communication and holistic care as two Concepts specific to your own nursing practice from the literature. List and discuss five Propositions or assumption statements that clearly connects the concepts described. What philosophies and theories from the literature of nursing and other disciplines/domains are consistent with these concepts? How are the concepts of transcultural nursing, the health promotion model, skill acquisition, role theory, and change theory specifically integrated into my philosophy and practice? What research supports these theories and concepts? How do I integrate role and change theory into my professional practice and how can nursing theories be applied to the organization in which I practice (skilled nursing facility).

Poisson distribution

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Question 11 pts

It has been observed that the average number of traffic accidents requiring medical assistance on the Hollywood Freeway between 7 and 8 PM on Wednesday mornings is 1. What, then, is the chance that there will be a need for exactly 2 ambulances on the Freeway, during that time slot on any given Wednesday morning? The hospital dispatcher needs to know.

Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.

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A life insurance salesman sells on the average 3 life insurance policies per week. Assume that the number of policies per week follows the Poisson distribution and to calculate the probability that in a given week he will sell two or more policies. Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.

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Dutchess County, New York, has been experiencing a mean of 35.4 motor vehicle deaths each year. Find the probability that on a given day, there are more than 2 motor vehicle deaths.

Round your answer to the nearest ten thousandth.

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Radioactive atoms are unstable because they have too much energy. When they release their extra energy, they are said to decay. When studying cesium-137, a nuclear engineer found that over 365 days, 1,000,000 radioactive atoms decayed to 977,287 radioactive atoms. Assuming that the decay follows the Poission distribution, find its variance. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.