• depressed appetite
• loss of sexual desire
• distorted perceptions
• difficulty communicating
• feelings of paralysis
• hyperactivity
• dilated pupils
• increased heart rate and blood pressure
• sleeplessness
• tremors
In whatever form it is taken (blotter paper, sugar cubes, gelatin squares, or small tablets) the effects of LSD are unpredictable, in part because it is impossible to know the exact dose you are getting and in part because the effects are influenced by the user’s personality and mood. A single dose of LSD can last for 12 to 18 hours, and many users experience flashbacks—recurring memories of some aspects of their experiences using the drug—for up to a year.
LSD is not considered to be addictive but, like addictive drugs, LSD can produce tolerance, which causes people who use the drug regularly to take increasingly higher doses to get the same effects. In susceptible people, LSD use may contribute to the development of mental disorders such as schizophrenia and severe depression.
LSD
Marijuana
The most widely used illegal drug is marijuana, made from the hemp plant leaves. The drug is usually smoked in joints (cigarettes). People use marijuana to feel good and relax. The drug can cause a feeling deformed time and a capacity reduced to think and communicate clearly. Other side effects can include problems with the perception of depth and memory in the short term motor capacity impaired, eyes injected blood, mouth dry, and - with the chronic use - paranoia, panic and hallucinations. As cigarette smoke, smoke marijuana obstruction lung defenses against infection and can lead to bronchitis and emphysema. Marijuana smoking may cause even more than a danger of cancer than cigarettes because marijuana smoke contains more than one substance causing powerful cancer that tobacco smoke and because the people who smoke marijuana inhale smoke more deeply into their lungs. Heavy long-term use of marijuana may cause a psychological dependence can lead to a loss of energy, ambition and drive. People who are psychologically dependent on marijuana tend to have difficulty dealing with stress everyday normal. If you have relatives who are dependent on drugs and you seem cannot prevent them from using drugs the best thing to do is send them to a rehabilitation of drug to take care of their. Drug rehabilitation knows better take care of this kind of people. You must look for a drug rehabilitation that offers the most effective and soft rehabilitation treatment drug and medication to ensure rehabilitation programmes that your loved ones will be in good hands.
Unsafe Sex
Unsafe sexual practices are the main means of spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Practise safer sex protects not only your health but also the health of your partner (or future partners), as well as the health of children you can have in the future (some STDs can be passed a woman of a fetus and cause birth defects). Use of condoms by American youth seems to be decreasing. For many men among youth as their sexual activity increases with age, their condom use reduces. ‘ The condom decrease may reflect one of the main concern ' partners to avoid pregnancy instead of preventing the spread of STDs or both. As the age of these men, they tend to move from the dependence of condoms using female contraceptive methods, the especially oral contraceptives (pills). And because their level of sexual activity increases at the same time, they run a much greater risk of contracting HIV and other STDs. The young man can have a stable friend taking the pill, but there also may have sex with other partners. Unmarried men of all ages are much more likely than women to have multiple sexual partners and therefore are more likely to be exposed to STDs. Safer sex requires to take precautions. The only guarantee against STDs is to refrain from sexual contact. If you intend to have sexual intercourse, discuss sexual practices more safe with your partner - well in advance, if possible. Although you can comfortable talking about these issues with a potential sexual partner, let not embarrassment hinder your health and safety.
Road Rage
Although the risks of becoming a victim of road rage are small, if you encounter a threatening driver, the most important thing you can do is defuse the situation by not reacting. Staying safe on the road is a two-part process. Avoid behaviors that could be interpreted as confrontational, such as:
• sudden acceleration
• blocking the passing lane
• tailgating
• braking or swerving, which could cause you to lose control of your car
• cutting off another driver or failing to signal when changing lanes
• making obscene gestures
• failing to dim high beams for oncoming traffic
• taking up multiple parking spaces or damaging another vehicle while parking
All drivers need to control their stress to avoid situations in which they become angry with discourteous or aggressive drivers. A few simple changes in the way you approach driving can significantly reduce stress, including:
• altering your schedule to avoid congestion
• improving the comfort of your vehicle
• concentrating on being relaxed (but not to the point of being distracted)
• not driving when you are angry, upset, or overtired
As a driver, you cannot control traffic, only your reaction to it. Give the other driver the benefit of the doubt. Assume that other drivers’ mistakes are not intentional or aimed at you personally.
Addictive Gambling
Compulsive gambling is an addiction, like alcohol dependence or other drug addiction. Because no physical substance is ingested, gambling has been called the purest form of addiction. Although it is strictly psychological, the uncontrollable impulse to gamble can become overwhelming and eventually cause major disruption in a person’s life—including loss of job, financial ruin, a broken home, criminal activity, and loss of self-respect and the respect of others. Many people have the potential to become addicted to gambling.
The term “problem gambling” includes but is not limited to the condition known as compulsive gambling. Gambling, like other addictions, is a progressive illness that cannot be cured, only kept under control. The growth and popularity of state lotteries, as well as gambling casinos on America’s rivers and lakes (and land-based casinos in some states), has made gambling easily available. Horse racing, dog racing, and private illegal gambling operations attract many additional gamblers.
You may be addicted to gambling if five (or more) of the following factors apply to you:
• being preoccupied with gambling (such as reliving past gambling experiences, planning the next gambling venture, thinking of ways to get money for gambling, or fantasizing about how to spend the money once you win)
• wanting to gamble with increasing amounts of money to achieve the desired level of excitement
• trying repeatedly, but unsuccessfully, to control, cut back on, or stop gambling
• being restless or irritable when attempting to cut down on or stop gambling
• using gambling as a way of escaping problems or of relieving feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, or depression
• returning another day to get even after losing money gambling
• lying to family members, a therapist, or others to conceal the extent of your involvement with gambling
• committing illegal acts such as forgery, fraud, theft, or embezzlement to finance your gambling
• losing a significant relationship, job, or educational or career opportunity because of gambling
• relying on others to provide money to relieve a desperate financial situation caused by gambling
Many addicted gamblers have the following personality traits:
• An inability or an unwillingness to accept reality. This attitude can lead them to escape into the world of gambling.
• Emotional insecurity. A compulsive gambler finds that he or she is most emotionally comfortable when gambling.
• Immaturity. Many gamblers seem to have a hard time accepting responsibility. They want to have all the good things in life without any great effort on their part.
If you think you may have a problem with gambling, talk to your doctor. He or she may be able to refer you to a mental health professional who can help you overcome your addiction. For more information, contact the National Council on Problem Gambling, Inc. (800-522-4700) or Gamblers Anonymous (213-386-8789) or consult your local telephone directory.
Fragrance and Aging
If you want to do that you can free of charge at the age, you must avoid what has perfumes or lotions of coconut and orange oil. The reason is that these perfumes contain a substance called Psoralen, which is known to accelerate the ageing process.
What Is Swine Flu? How Is Swine Flu Treated?
Most commonly, swine flu is of the H1N1 influenza subtype. However, they can sometimes come from the other types, such as H1N2, H3N1, and H3N2.
The current outbreak of swine flu that has infected humans is of the H1N1 type - this type is not as dangerous as some others.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) can also infect pigs
Avian flu and human seasonal flu viruses can infect pigs, as well as swine influenza. The H3N2 influenza virus subtype, a virulent one, is thought to have come from pigs - it went on to infect humans.
It is possible for pigs to be infected with more than one flu virus subtype simultaneously. When this happens the genes of the viruses have the opportunity to mingle. When different flu subtypes mix they can create a new virus which contains the genes from several sources - a reassortant virus.
Although swine influenza tends to just infect pigs, they can, and sometimes do, jump the species barrier and infect humans.
What is the risk for human health?
Outbreaks of human infection from a virus which came from pigs (swine influenza) do happen and are sometimes reported. Symptoms will generally be similar to seasonal human influenzas - this can range from mild or no symptoms at all, to severe and possibly fatal pneumonia.
As swine flu symptoms are similar to typical human seasonal flu symptoms, and other upper respiratory tract infections, detection of swine flu in humans often does not happen, and when it does it is usually purely by chance through seasonal influenza surveillance. If symptoms are mild it is extremely unlikely that any connection to swine influenza is found - even if it is there. In other words, unless the doctors and experts are specifically looking for swine flu, it is rarely detected. Because of this, we really do not know what the true human infection rate is.
Examples of known swine flu infecting humans
Since the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) implementation of IHR (2005) in 2007, they have been notified of swine influenza cases from the USA and Spain.
In March/April 2009 human cases of influenza A swine fever (H1N1) were first reported in California and Texas. Later other states also reported cases. A significant number of human cases during the same period have also been reported in Mexico - starting just in Mexico City, but now throughout various parts of the country. More cases are being reported in Canada, Europe, and New Zealand - mainly from people who have been in Mexico.
How does a human catch swine influenza?
* From contact with infected pigs (most common way)
* From contact with infected humans (much less common way)
In cases when humans have infected other humans close contact was necessary with the infected person, and they nearly always occurred in closed groups of people.
Can I eat pork meat and pork products?
If the pork meat and pork food products have been handled properly transmission of swine influenza to humans is not possible. Cooking pork meats to a temperature of 70C (160F) kills the virus. So the answer is YES, pork meat and pork food products are safe to eat.
Where have pigs been infected?
As swine influenza infection among pigs is not an internationally notifiable disease we cannot be completely sure. Swine influenza infection among pigs is known to be endemic in the USA. Outbreaks have also occurred in other parts of North America, South American, Europe, Africa, China, Japan, and other parts of Asia.
Is there a pandemic risk?
People who are not in close contact with pigs generally have no immunity to the swine influenza viruses - they are less likely to be able to prevent a virus infection. If the virus infects enough people in a given area, the risk of an influenza pandemic is significantly greater. Experts say it is very hard to predict what impact a flu pandemic caused by a swine influenza virus would have on the global human population. This would depend on how virulent the virus is, what existing immunity among humans there already is, plus several other factors.
Do we have a specific swine flu vaccine?
No - not for humans.
Will current human flu vaccines help protect people from swine influenza infection?
We really don’t know. Influenza viruses are adapting and changing all the time. If a vaccine was made, it would have to be specifically for a current strain that is circulating for it to be effective. The WHO says it needs access to as many viruses as possible so that it can isolate the most appropriate candidate vaccine.
What are the signs and symptoms of swine influenza in humans?
They are similar to those of regular flu, and include:
* Body aches
* Chills
* Cough
* Diarrhea (less common)
* Headache
* Sore throat
* Temperature (fever)
* Tiredness (fatigue)
* Vomiting (less common)
What medications are there?
There are some drugs around that can effectively treat swine flu infection in humans - and many types of flu infections in humans. There are two main types:
* adamantanes (amantadine and remantadine)
* inhibitors of influenza neuraminidase (oseltamivir and zanamivir)
Most previous swine influenza human cases recovered completely without the need for medical attention.
What can I do to protect myself?
* Wash your hands regularly with soap
* Try to stay healthy
* Get plenty of sleep
* Do plenty of exercise
* Try to manage your stress
* Drink plenty of liquids
* Eat a well balanced diet
* Refrain from touching surfaces which may have the virus
* Do not get close to people who are sick
* Stay away from crowded areas if there is a swine flu outbreak in your area
If I am infected, how can I stop others from becoming infected?
* Limit your contact with other people
* Do not go to work or school
* When you cough or sneeze cover your mouth with a tissue. If you do not have a tissue, cover your mouth and nose.
* Put your used tissues in a waste basket
* Wash your hands and face regularly
* Keep all surfaces you have touched clean
* Follow your doctor’s instructions
Mexico City - Some good news
In Mexico City, where a sizeable number of people have become infected with H1N1 swine flu, authorities are urging people with flu symptoms to go straight to their doctors or a local hospital. They insist that the flu is completely treatable if the patient comes in straight away.
Source: Medical News Today