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how are drugs used in medical billing

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

How are drugs used? Drugs can be used in many ways. The common ways are: • smoking – for cannabis, opium and cocaine and traditional drugs; • drinking, chewing or eating – for pills, cannabis and traditional drugs; • sniffing or snorting the drugs through the nose – for cocaine and glue; • injecting – […]

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What drugs are abused?

Monday, August 18th, 2014

What drugs are abused? • Drugs that depress the brain. These include opium and heroin. In small doses these drugs make a person feel relaxed. In larger amounts they make the person drowsy and unconscious. The withdrawal reaction is severe; the person may have a strong urge to take the drug, fever, restlessness, confusion, nausea, […]

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traditional drugs of abuse

Sunday, August 17th, 2014

Traditional drugs traditional drugs of abuse In many communities the use of drugs is allowed on certain occasions. Examples include cannabis in some festivals in India and Africa, and mescaline and peyote in Latin America. Some drugs, such as the khat leaf chewed by people in East Africa, are used as part of social interaction in everyday life. A common […]

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Cannabis: a drug of abuse or a drug for recreation?

Sunday, August 17th, 2014

Cannabis or marijuana is smoked or eaten by communities around the world. It has many names, depending on where you are. For example, it is called mbanje in Zimbabwe, grass in the USA and charas in India. It is one of the commonest drugs used today but is illegal in most countries. The majority of cannabis users […]

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Does anyone who takes a drug have a problem?

Saturday, August 16th, 2014

Does anyone who takes a drug have a problem? No. There are different ways in which a person could use drugs. • Trying once or twice is very common. It is typically seen in young people. • Casual use is the next most common type of drug use. This is especially true of drugs like […]

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Pictures of People Abusing Drugs

Saturday, August 16th, 2014

Pictures of People Abusing Drugs Drug abuse is when a person uses a drug repeatedly without any medical reason and this use affects her health in a negative way. As with alcohol, repeated use of drugs that are addictive can cause dependence, which makes the person feel a strong desire to continue taking the drug, […]

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Things to remember when dealing with someone with a drink problem

Friday, August 15th, 2014

• Problem drinking is when a person drinks alcohol at levels that are causing physical, mental or social problems. • Problem drinking is associated with injuries, bleeding from the stomach, jaundice, repeated infections with sexually transmitted diseases, domestic violence and mental illnesses. • Most problem drinkers come to health workers with physical problems (such […]

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Living with a person who has a drinking problem

Friday, August 15th, 2014

Problem drinking affects all members of the family. Some relatives blame themselves; reassure them that they are not responsible for the drink problem. Financial difficulties and sexual problems, such as impotence and rape, can cause stress in the relationship. Violence is often related to relationship difficulties caused by drinking. Relatives of drinkers often suffer […]

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Dealing with difficult times while remaining sober

Thursday, August 14th, 2014

Dealing with difficult times while remaining sober These are moments when it is especially difficult to stay sober. Suggest the following strategies to help the person to deal with such times. If you drink mainly at night Try to keep yourself busy, and go to places you cannot，drink, such as a temple. If you are […]

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Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Protocols

Thursday, August 14th, 2014

Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Protocols Alcohol withdrawal and its treatment Alcohol withdrawal occurs when a person who is dependent on alcohol suddenly stops drinking. It usually begins within 24 hours of stopping drinking and lasts between four and ten days. The orst period is usually the first two to three days. The more the erson was […]

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