Slaughterhouse Blues More than 3,000 animals die every second in abattoirs around the world. We don’t like to think about where our meat comes from. Wrapped in clear cellophane with little more than an expiration date and a picture of a smiling cartoon animal, the gravity of packaged meat loses its impetus. In its final form—as a drumstick, sirloin, flank, breast, brisket, rib—meat becomes an abstract, a consumable with no weight or relevance to the creature it came from. You don’t consider the
The contributions to Australia’s usage of methamphetamines has increased over the past 5 years due to; people’s social status within the economy and users do have the belief that there is some financial gain from drug dealing. Firstly, an individual’s social status is important as they may choose to abuse drugs, as they are unhappy with their position. Instance a study was done on methamphetamine users in Melbourne, and it was found that 62% had completed secondary education, as well as 74% of participants
To see how Methamphetamine first started we can look back at Germany in 1887 when chemist Rumano Edeleano first synthesized Amphetamine a stimulant used to suppress appetite, but was latter know to have additional effects making the user feel alert and energetic. By 1919 Japanese chemist had derived Methamphetamine from Amphetamine it happened to be more potent and easier to make. They also found that the crystalline powder would dissolve in water and injecting was the preferred method. By world
can rattle off the correct procedure for safe drug administration. Although, despite this knowledge the incidence of drug errors remain high (Tindale, 2007). A common drug error that occurs is between Amphetamine, which is a CNS stimulant and Propranolol, which is a beta blocker. The drug Amphetamine, or more commonly known as Adderall is a CNS stimulant. It is typically prescribed for patients with narcolepsy or ADHD. It works by stimulating the release of neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and
Designing a Therapeutic Dosing Regimen for a Novel Potential Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease Allopregnanolone is a metabolite of progesterone and a naturally occurring steroid hormone, which acts as a positive allosteric modulator on the GABAA receptor, producing anaesthetic, anxiolytic and sedative effects. The notable exception to this appears to be in the brains of adolescents, where it acts as a GABAA antagonist, causing mood swings. (National Center for Biotechnology Information, n.d.) It
The usage of Meth has increased in the past years. The show ‘Breaking Bad’ affected our society as Americans in many different ways. Breaking Bad is a show that revolves around meth and its users. As a result, the show ‘Breaking Bad’ has had a negative impact on the American Society. They show ‘Breaking Bad’ itself is all about drugs but in particular the drug Meth. The show has a very large amount of viewers. In 2008 when the show started it had around 1.2 million viewers. In 2012 it had 2.6 million
Ritalin is a stimulant that is used to treat ADHD, a disorder common among children, especially boys, that causes “persistent levels of inattention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity” (Laura Dean, 2010). Ritalin, the more common name for Methylphenidate, has been modified over time into a far less dangerous version of the stimulant that releases small, harmless amounts over a long period of time, making it perfect for treating ADHD and nearly impossible to get high off of. It is a fairly commonly used
In Australia, Methamphetamines are the faster growing concern of all illicit drugs. “ Methamphetamines is an extremely addictive drug “ (Drugabuse.gov). Methamphetamines, also known as crystal chalk and ice among other terms increases the brains pleasure creating the great want for the drug causing a much desired effect by consumers. Meth is the fastest growing concern as the rate of addiction is at an extreme in comparison to other illicit drugs, it is being trafficked all over Australia and the
III. Antidepressants a) Iproniazid i) The first modern drug, called Iproniazid, was developed as an antitubercular drug in the early 1950s. The drug decreased the number of tubercule bacilli in the septum and it also stimulated patients’ appetite, gave them energy, and restored them to general health. ii) Iproniazid suppressed the replication of bacteria, but the patients’ extra energy boost did not entirely derive from the medication. iii) Doctor Nathan Kline, a psychiatrist who invested the drug’s
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Caution: Central Control Problem The brain controls everything the body does. The spinal cord carries messages between the body and the brain. Together, they make up the central nervous system (CNS). Some prescription drugs slow down, or depress, the CNS. Others speed up, or stimulate, the CNS. People who abuse CNS stimulants or depressants give control of their bodies to the drug, sometimes with dangerous consequences. Helpful When Needed People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Victoria Police figures show that, in the past financial year, there were 3218 amphetamine-related assaults and 3990 burglaries. Figures like this show that not only are people under the influence of methamphetamine endangering themselves, but they are also putting others into harms way. This means people that choose not to take part
Meth is becoming a social norm among my generation, this was the fuel behind a public service announcement created by the Montana Meth Project in attempts to shed light on Meth addiction to teens and young adults. In said ad, there is a young girl hanging out with a group of good, caring friends telling us about them and their bonds with some dark lighting and fast camera movement to put a sense of hopelessness in the ad. Although The Montana Meth project has good intentions the idea that they would
Methamphetamine or “Meth” is one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs available. It is a man-made, central nervous system stimulant drug that gives first time users a great “high experience” because of the extreme increase of dopamine levels in the body. Meth has many nicknames including: ice, crystal, chalk, crank and rock. It is responsible for hundreds of deaths every year around the United States. Meth works by rushing dopamine, a neurochemical, into your brain which will lead the user to
How Can A Meth Addiction Can Ruin A Person's Life? If a person is dealing with a meth addiction, then it is important for him or her to go to meth rehab as soon as possible. Meth abuse can result in both short and long-term damage. Short-term meth abuse can result in weight loss, increased aggressiveness, nausea and irritability. It is also important to note that serious side effects can result from short-term meth abuse. Serious short-term effects of meth abuse include anxiety, convulsions and
ADD and ADHD are both terms used to describe attention deficit disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. there are three known types of ADD/ADHD that afflict millions of children each year. ADHD with Primarily Inattentive type label is given to children who are oblivious to their surroundings and easily distracted. even though the word "hyperactivity" is included in the label, there is no real hyperactivity. ADHD with Primarily hyperactive impulsive type is considered for children with excitable
Off-label Drugs Use in Pediatrics Off-label is the use of drugs that are not officially approved by the FDA; however, for children, this is common because for years there are no studies on medical products that are approved for children with therapeutic needs (Haslund-Krog et al. 2014). When children are sick, parents and caregivers are frustrated and want drugs for the diagnose, this leaves the healthcare professional to find proper medications that will treat the problem. According to Magalhães
Methamphetamine (MA) is a highly potent and addictive drug with major medical , psychiatric , cognitive, socioeconomic, and legal consequences [1]. MA was first synthesized from ephedrine in 1893 by chemist Nagai Nagayosh. In 1919, Akira Ogata synthesized crystallized MA by reducing ephedrine using red phosphorous and iodine, providing the basis for production of the drug on a larger scale (Figure 1) [2]. Figure 1: Chemical structure of methamphetamine. MA is available in different forms such
1. I think Martha is on methamphetamine. Long term effects of methamphetamine consist of anxiety, confusion, sleeping problems, and hallucinations. Short term effects are fast breathing, increased heart rates, increased blood pressure, and increased wakefulness. Martha had all of these symptoms with in the 48 hours she was in the observation room. 2. Methamphetamine increases the amount of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. It is involved in body movement, motivation, pleasure, and reward
The documentary, Meth Nation, looks into the lives of previous meth addicts and their journey using the drug. While the documentary shares important insights, it misses a critical sociological aspect that defines the meth crisis. The key sociological aspect when discussing the meth crisis is to understand how it came to be. The drug was used during World War II to help soldiers stay awake during battles; after they returned home, veterans started making their own from store bought ingredients. Also