Dependence vs. Addiction

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Discussion 2: Dependence vs. Addiction

The distinction between physical dependence and addiction is particularly important in opiate use. Physical dependence is a physiologic response that develops after use of a drug such as an opiate for pain relief. Physical dependence produces physical withdrawal when use of the drug stops abruptly. In contrast, addiction can include physical dependence, but also includes other behaviors such as drug-seeking,and taking the drug in higher amounts (and for a longer time than prescribed).

As a future health psychology professional, how might you take into consideration all these factors in consulting with a chronic pain patient who is concerned about becoming “addicted” to opiates?

Post by Day 4 a sample script you might use with a chronic pain patient that addresses these concerns. Explain the difference between physical dependence and addiction in a manner that is accessible and relatable to the individual. This individual truly needs to be on opiates in order to effectively manage his or her pain, so your goal is to educate them on how to have the best quality of life.

effects of metabolized on brain

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Discussion 1: Building the Perfect High

New drugs are synthesized at a rapid rate. Often reports come in from emergency rooms that indicate a new drug has led to medical problems, overdoses, and even deaths. The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and even Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWR) provide evidence on these new drugs in order to increase awareness of emerging drugs of abuse.

Post by Day 3 a description of a “designer drug,” or a newly synthesized illicit drug, you have selected. For this Discussion:

  • Describe how it is used, metabolized in the body, and what effects it has on the brain and behavior.
  • Include a description of the population of interest for the drug you selected.
  • References

Anatomy and Phisiology Tissue and Skin

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I need help answering my Anatomy and physiology homework. i have uploaded the homework documents. Please follow all directions as indicated.

Individual Unnatural Causes

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watch the video and answer the 8 questions

the video link

https://kaltura.umkc.edu/media/Unnatural+Causes%2C…

Unnatural Causes Discussion

Q1. Dr. Adewale Troutman says that he promotes individual responsibility, but always within the context of social determinants. Why does he link the two? What is missing if we focus exclusively on individual responsibility? How does this affect possibilities for change?

Q2. Dr. Ichiro Kawachi observes that the ability to avoid smoking and eat a healthy diet depends on access to “income, education, and the social determinants of health.” Do conditions in your community promote or hinder healthy choices? What policies shape those conditions?

Q3. Angelique Anderson says: “I always wanted to have a house with a big back yard…” Corey adds: “I want to own a house so that if anything happened to me, she wouldn’t be put out on the street.”

1. What health benefits might derive from affordable, quality and secure housing?

2. How does home ownership (or its lack) affect conditions in your community?

3. How easy or difficult is it to find quality, affordable housing in your community?

The History of Opioid Abuse

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in one page or more please ” explore the history of opioid abuse leading up to where we are today in WV”

please provide 3 sources related to the question

Diabetes Type II Education for a Group in an Adult Daily Care Center

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Presentation of Community Teaching Project

Utilize the epidemiological process to identify a community health need or problem. Plan, implement, and evaluate a group health teaching project to meet the identified need.

Assignment Instructions:

  1. Select a topic and get instructor approval to move forward with it. The topic is Type 2 Diabetes
  2. Select your target community group that you will focus on educating. It should consist of approximately 10 individuals. A minimum of two different teaching sessions should be presented to the same group at least one week apart. Group Participants in adult day care center. (ADS)
  3. Once your topic is approved and a teaching group is chosen, you will create a teaching plan, hold your teaching sessions, and then evaluate the implementation.
  4. The final product you submit will be a presentation that details the entire process: your chosen topic, the teaching style you used, and an evaluation of your actual teaching. (See categories below for details to include.)
  5. Prepare a 15- to 20-slide presentation that is a minimum of 20 minutes in duration. You should have APA formatted in-text citations within your slides for any outside sources used and your final slide should be a reference slide that lists all resources used for the assignment.

Items to Include in Presentation:

  1. Provide a comprehensive statement of the problem using the epidemiological process including the distribution, determinants, and deterrents. other things to talk about with the health problem is what to lookout for as type 2 diabetic patient include signs and symptoms of diabetes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, medication or insulin use, lifestyle change, exercise, diabetic neuropathy and also diabetes can lead to other health conditions.
  2. Incorporate at least four current literature review findings as a theoretical base for your project/paper.
  3. Describe community resources available to meet the need of the specific community in this problem area. Summarize the resources available and describe their effectiveness for the community.
  4. Describe your selected group. Identify and summarize the learner needs of your selected group. What are the needs? Why does this group need to be educated on your chosen topic?
  5. Identify and describe developmental and teaching/learning theory/theories used and why they are appropriate to the learners you targeted.
  6. Describe in behavioral terms your specific planning process for your project and overall teaching goal for your participants.
  7. Evaluate your teaching experience. Reflect on the following questions. What went well? What did not? What would you change if you were teaching this topic to a similar group at a later date and why?

Promoting Fitness

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Imagine you are in charge of promoting fitness to a community group and create a presentation (using PowerPoint or another presentation tool that I can open) including all of the following points (information on some of these requirements can be found in your text):

  • select a group to create this plan for–elementary/high school/college students, senior citizens, women, etc.
  • include specific activities in which they will participate in this program
  • what physical benefits will they receive by engaging in your program (reduce risk of diabetes, increase cardiovascular health, etc.)
  • requirements of frequency and duration
  • requirements of intensity
  • what results to expect in relation to muscle strength and endurance, flexibility
  • how to overcome barriers to committing to the program
  • how to adjust your program to meet their individual needs and possible limitations
  • your presentation must be a minimum of 10 slides
  • references are to be cited on a final (11th or above) slide
  • make your presentation colorful and interesting

Submit your presentation to the dropbox.

Public Health Emergencies Reflection

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Based on the course learning objectives listed below, explain the most important concepts you learned from this course and how you think you might apply these concepts in your future career?

Course Objectives

  • Outline a communication plan for a public health emergency.
  • Identify factors involved in risk communication.
  • Outline the principles of modern quarantine.
  • Summarize responses to pandemics.

Due Date: Your initial post is due Tuesday of Week 8 by 11:59 p.m.(CST). There are no exceptions!
Peer responses are NOT required for the Week 8 Discussion.

Public Health Emergencies Reflection

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Based on the course learning objectives listed below, explain the most important concepts you learned from this course and how you think you might apply these concepts in your future career?

Course Objectives

  • Outline a communication plan for a public health emergency.
  • Identify factors involved in risk communication.
  • Outline the principles of modern quarantine.
  • Summarize responses to pandemics.

Due Date: Your initial post is due Tuesday of Week 8 by 11:59 p.m.(CST). There are no exceptions!
Peer responses are NOT required for the Week 8 Discussion.

performance improvement data.

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Please respond to the following questions based upon these course objectives:

  • Discuss performance improvement models, health policy, national initiatives, and professional advocacy roles and their contributions to the design of quality and performance improvement programs.
  • Identify improvement opportunities based on performance measurement.
  • Use teamwork in performance improvement.
  • Aggregate and analyze performance improvement data.
  • Develop and manage performance improvement process using project management principles.
  • Review and evaluate the performance improvement programs.
  • Identify the components of risk management, incident reports, and sentinel reporting.
  • Identify the use of criteria sets and indicators that are used in preadmission screening, utilization management, and discharge planning.

Please answer the following questions with supporting examples and full explanations.

  1. For each of the learning objectives, provide an analysis of how the course supported each objective.
  2. Explain how the material learned in this course, based upon the objectives, will be applicable to the professional application.

Provide evidence (citations and references) to support your statements and opinions. Responses to these questions are due by Tuesday at noon.

All references and citations should in APA format.

There is no peer response required for this discussion, but feel free to discuss these topics with classmates.