The article had tons of information on the co-occurring of mental illness and substance abuse. It had a very broad discussion on different kinds of mental illness. This article explained each mental illness and their symptoms. I found this information very important because knowing this information will give more insight on the different disorders that cause people to turn to drugs. The author of the article was Bernice A. Pescosolido, it was created Dec 9, 2009, revised April 28, 2010, accepted June 3, 2010.
As stated in a publication issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “The abuse of prescription pain medications is increasing among adult Americans as well. Among young adults aged 18 to 25, the rate increased from 22.1 percent in 2002 to 23.7 percent in 2003, NSDUH data show. Abuse of oxycodone increased among all age groups from 2002 to 2003: by more than 10 percent among Americans aged 12 to 17, by nearly 40 percent among 18- to 25-year-olds, and by 60 percent for Americans aged 26 or older” (Volkow, 2005). The NIDA is responding to the rise in prescription drug abuse in numerous areas, one of which is geriatrics. The NIDA also reported, “Age-related changes may influence the way in which their bodies metabolize and respond to prescription drugs.
It is very hard for a psychiatrist to diagnose any disease or syndrome because of this. If a psychiatrist isn’t 100% sure or mistakes a syndrome, the patient can be sent the wrong medicine and may get worse depression. This is why it is a must to label patients with a disorder so they receive the correct medication. Before DSM had been updated, doctors and psychiatrists diagnose a different syndrome/disease to another. An example of this happed in 1972 when an interview with a patient was filmed.
The article also showed different levels of potential participants with detailed results. Furthermore Lin et al, article was focused on researchers who worked to develop a new therapeutic approach to anger called forgiveness therapy so as to
To go to a public school it’s required to have a physical every couple of years, and I wonder how many of the people detained in jail have not been to a doctor in years, and may be getting sicker and possibly spreading it to others. In another article I read called “Chronic Medical Conditions among Jail Detainees in Residential Psychiatric Treatment: A Latent Analysis” published in the Journal of Urban Health August, 2011 there are studies that show that detainees with mental illnesses have significantly higher rates of chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and infectious diseases. There is also evidence to suggest that long-term detainees are at higher risk of having mental illness, and therefore, according to this study, are at higher risk of having infectious diseases. If this is certainly the case than the importance of screening long-term detainees is crucial. (Swartz,
Drugs and medications are very dangerous, and if given wrong they could cause death. When one gives a patient their medicine, they are supposed to check it at least three times to make sure it’s for the right patient, before giving it. We all know that time gets the best of some of us and we try to cut some procedures short to save time. I have witnessed once or twice medicine being given to the wrong patient, the first time it was caught in time, the second time; there was no stopping or correcting it. The nurse came realize it, but didn’t report it.
Bipolar children Oral communication Comm 110A-on35 Elizabeth Gonzalez Professor Vaughn 11/07/11 Outline Introduction Bipolar disorder was once known as manic depression. Millions of people have this disorder many do not realize that they have the bipolar disorder. My bipolar daughter has a wide range of emotions. One day her mood is high and happy, the next day her mood is low, and she is sad. Even though there are millions affected by bipolar.
Antidepressants and Adolescents Adolescent depression has become an increasingly recognized problem in the past few decades. In response to this rise, more and more children are being prescribed antidepressant medication, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). There are many people on both sides of the debate on whether it is safe to give SSRIs to adolescents. The studies done in recent years on children taking antidepressant medication have indicated a correlation with adolescents taking SSRIs and adolescent suicide. But many studies have also concluded that SSRIs have contributed to an overall decrease in adolescent suicide.
Tara Hill Professor: Dr. Vidourk February 5, 2012 Reading Reaction Paper Are Americans over medicating themselves? “Are Americans Over medicating Themselves” The article discusses the benefits that can help you and the malfunction that can hurt you when taking these drugs. These medications can be beneficial and harmful to an individual with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or recurring chronic illness. The article often discusses the manufacture of new drugs before releasing them to the public. The article really focuses on many doctors that prescribe medications without realizing the consequences of their chronic illness already and what a new medication will do to them.
Amphetamine Nation: The Effects of Stimulant Prescriptions on Children Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) effects 3-7% of young children in the United States and worldwide (Fitzgerald & Bronstein, 2013). The disorder causes a dysfunction of the prefrontal cortex and subcortical structures in the brain (Stevens, Wilens, Stern, 2013), which causes challenges with planning and organization processes. It can negatively affect a child’s academic progress in school and social situations. The disorder is mainly treated with stimulant prescriptions such as amphetamines such as Adderall or Concerta. When treated early the negative effects children experience from the disorder can be significantly decreased.