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Hallucinogenic Drugs

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  Effects of hallucinogen withdrawal and overdose Effects of hallucinogen withdrawal: Long-term abuse of a hallucinogen may cause one to endure a series of unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms when not under the influence of the drug of choice. These symptoms are known as withdrawal and may include the following effects: Diminished speech Impaired reflexes Seizures Agitation Memory problems Muscle twitches Anxiety Confusion Depression Effects of hallucinogen overdose: If a hallucinogen is consumed to the extent that the body can’t safely metabolize it, then there is risk of experiencing an overdose. An overdose should be viewed as a potentially life-threatening problem, so one should seek emergency medical attention if any of the following effects become apparent: Loss of muscle control Tachycardia Coma Convulsions High blood pressure Muscle rigidity Rapid eye movement Seizure High pain tolerance

Hallucinogens

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  Signs and symptoms of hallucinogen abuse Users of hallucinogens could present with any of the following behavioral, physical, cognitive, or psychosocial symptoms are present. Behavioral symptoms: Spending a lot of time getting, using, and recovering from hallucinogen abuse Attempting but failing to stop the abuse of hallucinogens Abusing hallucinogens in situations when it is dangerous to do so Continuing to use hallucinogens even after experiencing negative consequences as a result Violent or aggressive behaviors Physical symptoms: Nausea Vomiting Dizziness Increased blood pressure Perspiration Numbness in arms and legs Respiratory distress Vision problems Increased heart rate Muscle spasms Cognitive symptoms: Poor judgment Amnesia Delusions Poor focus Paranoia Poor concentration Dissociation Hallucinations Psychosocial symptoms: Loss of interest in enjoyable activities Agitation Mood swings Social withdrawal Aggression Irritability

World Health Day

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  WHO’s 75th anniversary year is an opportunity to look back at public health successes that have improved quality of life during the last seven decades. It is also an opportunity to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today ̶ and tomorrow. Health For All envisions that all people have good health for a fulfilling life in a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. The right to health is a basic human right. Everyone must have access to the health services they need when and where they need them without financial hardship. 30% of the global population is not able to access essential health services. Almost two billion people face catastrophic or impoverishing health spending, with significant inequalities affecting those in the most vulnerable settings. Universal health coverage (UHC) offers financial protection and access to quality essential services, lifts people out of poverty, promotes the well-being of families and communities, protects against public hea

Ram-Navami

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  Through his noble and divine choices, Rama teaches the world to choose dharma over Artha (when he leaves for the forest rather than be coronated as King) and to choose Moksha over Kama (when he chooses his kingdom over his marriage). Bhagwan Rama teaches that : As a son Respectfully and lovingly obey your father’s orders. Sacrifice your own comfort for your father’s dignity. As a step-son Even when your step mother (or mother-in-law) is not kind to you, even when she clearly dis- criminates against you in favor of her own birth child, do not resent her, do not fight against her. Respect her and her wishes. As a brother Remain loyal to your brother. Care for him. As a husband Protect your wife. Fight for her protection and her purity. But there are times when one’s divine path must even take precedence over the path of householder. Do not keep the role of householder as the ultimate role. As a King Sacrifice everything for your people. Do not worry about your own comfort, your own c

Nicotine addiction management

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  Management on Nicotine Addiction - Nicotine replacement therapy Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) works by making it easier to abstain from tobacco by partially replacing the nicotine previously obtained from tobacco. All of the commercially available forms of NRT increase the chances of successful smoking cessation. Overall, NRT increases the quit rate by 50-70%, and the increase appears to be independent of any additional support provided. Types of NRT products on the market today include the following: Transdermal nicotine patch Nicotine nasal spray Nicotine gum Nicotine lozenge Sublingual nicotine tablet Nicotine inhaler Non-nicotine pharmacotherapy The medications bupropion and varenicline have demonstrated efficacy for smoking cessation. Bupropion acts by alleviating some of the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Like NRT products, bupropion has been endorsed by the US Clinical Practice Guideline as a first-line therapy. Compared with placebo, bupropion approximately doubles sm

Smoking-kills

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  Complications of Nicotine Smoking - Tobacco smoke contains more than 60 known cancer-causing chemicals and thousands of other harmful substances. Even "all natural" or herbal cigarettes have harmful chemicals. You already know that people who smoke cigarettes are much more likely to develop and die of certain diseases than people who don't smoke. But you may not realize just how many different health problems smoking causes: Lung cancer and lung disease - Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths. In addition, smoking causes lung diseases, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking also makes asthma worse. Other cancers - Smoking increases the risk of many types of cancer, including cancer of the mouth, throat (pharynx), esophagus, larynx, bladder, pancreas, kidney, cervix and some types of leukemia. Overall, smoking causes 30% of all cancer deaths. Heart and circulatory system problems - Smoking increases your risk of dying of heart and blood ves

International Womens Day

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  Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome. International Women's Day 2023 campaign theme: #EmbraceEquity For International Women's Day and beyond, let's all fully #EmbraceEquity. Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA. And it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality. The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is to get the world talking about Why equal opportunities aren't enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action. We can all truly embrace equity. It's not just something we say. It's not just something we write about. It's something we need to think about, know, value a