English 111 2/6/13 Summary According to “Americas Sleep-Deprived teens” we aren’t getting enough sleep and in some instances to much sleep. Many teens are falling asleep in class and not getting there work done. Weather it’s the parents not knowing, everyday pressures or other factors the fact is children aren’t getting enough sleep. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) conducted a survey and the findings were pretty interesting. While many parents claim that they know there children’s sleeping patterns and make sure they get enough sleep, more than one half (56%) of adolescents say they get less sleep than recommended.
Constantly being for the same class, students begin to fail, and who wouldn't be upset from that? Students then begin to act horrible in class. All of this could of been prevented if school start times were late. "Research shows that tropical adolescents natural time to fall asleep may be 11 pm or later; because of this change in their internal clocks, teens may feel wide awake at bedtime, even when they are exhausted. Adolescents require at least as much as they did as children generally 8 and a half each night" A person that's exhausted, can be very dangerous when out in a serious situation such as driving.
While they try their best to deal with their child’s behavioural problems as best they can, the stigma from the child’s peers and teachers only make things that much harder. Ontop of that, children with ADHD also suffer from sleep problems, and while their energy level suggests the sleep is not needed, the lack of sleep definitely poses a problem on their behaviour during the rest of the day. As a result most mothers are extremely stressed out, and studies show that the stressful obligations that come with being the parent of a child with ADHD increase the parents’ alcohol consumption. (Harpin,
Experimental Research PSY/285 February 17, 2013 Experimental Research Pharmaceutical Research: Sleeping Aids There are many different kinds of sleeping aids that can help someone fall asleep today. Insomnia is when a person has a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep, or a disturbance in the quality of sleep a person gets that will make them feel they are not well rested when they do wake. Insomnia is more common today then we think, about 10% of adults suffer from severe insomnia. Lack of sleep may cause someone to have no motivation, mood swings, and not be able to function to their full potential. Insomnia has also been known to cause depression, anxiety, and stress, which in turn can cause other health problems.
Restoril Patient Teaching Generic Name: temazepam Brand Names: Restoril Restoril belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines . It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Restoril is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling or staying asleep, but may also be used for other purposes. Before taking Restoril, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, myasthenia gravis, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol. If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Restoril.
What is Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing while you sleep. Is a chronic disorder that affects your quality of sleep. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of daytime sleepiness increasing the risks of automobile accidents. Deprives you of a restorative sleep you need to be energetic and mentally sharp the next day. How you can help?
According to the article, “Worldwide, adolescent girls are particularly unable to protect themselves against unwanted, unsafe sexual encounters, unwanted pregnancy, disease, and violence for many reasons. Educational is a limited opportunity, and, in turn, limits economic and professional opportunities” p. 102. In national plan, statistic proves girls from ages 16-24 years are parts of vulnerable population. Because they are sexually assault, their health issues as teenage mothers is at very higher risk for premature, low birth weight, and death. Their educational opportunity decreases, and the drop out of school is enormous because they are not encourage them as much as boys.
HSC 037: Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care. 5.1) 9.1) Common signs and indicators of stress include: • Negative or depressive feeling • Disappointment with yourself • Increased emotional reactions - more tearful or sensitive or aggressive • Loneliness, withdrawn • Loss of motivation commitment and confidence • Mood swings (not behavioural) • Changes in eating habits • Increased smoking, drinking or drug taking 'to cope' • Mood swings effecting your behaviour • Changes in sleep patterns • Twitchy, nervous behaviour • Changes in attendance such as arriving later or taking more time off. 9.2) There are a few signs that indicate to me that I am feeling stressed. • Suffering from sleepless nights (not being able to ‘shut off’) • Tension headaches. • Being agitated with people including my loved ones.
They tell me that they are becoming addicted to this medication and that they need it every night to fall asleep. There are certain signs of prescription drug abuse in an individual. They can do badly in their field of work, at school and most likely have issues at home. Some people even lose their children to the system. They take certain risks like having unprotected intercourse, driving under the influence or using other people’s medication.
The issue of binge drinking has been a problem on college campuses for decades. Binge drinking has many horrible effects, but the problem starts with the causes for it. If the causes could be controlled then the issue would not get out of hand. Many college students give different causes for their drinking problems, and experts on the subject have their explanations as well (Courtney & Polich, 2009). The causes of underage drinking include peer pressure, family history, low self-esteem, and of course curiosity (Courtney & Polich, 2009).