Fake Tires can play a large role in auto accidents; one of the most important aspects of a vehicle that keeps the driver safe is the tire. Because fake tyres have been created with defects, they may endanger the life of the vehicle operator. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.35 million people are […]
Suboxone, a combination medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone, is one of the main medications used for medication-assisted therapy (MAT) for opiate addiction. Use of MATs has been shown to lower the risk of fatal overdoses by approximately 50%. Suboxone works by tightly binding to the same receptors in the brain as other opiates, such as […]
What are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are disorders that are usually present at birth and that negatively affect the trajectory of the individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. Many of these conditions affect multiple body parts or systems. As of 2016, 7.37 million people in the United States had intellectual […]
What Is a Staph Infection? A staph infection is caused by a Staphylococcus (or “staph”) bacteria. Actually, about 25% of people normally carry staph in the nose, mouth, genitals, or anal area, and don’t have symptoms of an infection. The foot is also very prone to picking up bacteria from the floor. The infection often […]
The debate over the difference between drugs and medicines has been raging for a while. Contrary to the normal belief that they are synonymous, they are actually quite different. Drugs take away control of your body & mind from you. Medicines reverse this and restore the control back to you. A drug is a […]
Abuse in all its forms is a daily reality for many children and adults and only a fraction ever receive help. Six out of every 10 children experience some form of violence – one in four girls and 10 percent of boys have been victims of sexual violence. Nearly 700,000 children are abused in the […]
Human trafficking, also called trafficking in persons, is defined as a form of modern-day slavery involving the illegal transport of individuals by force or deception for the purpose of labour, sexual exploitation, or activities in which others benefit financially. Human trafficking is a global problem affecting people of all ages. It is estimated that approximately […]
Tattoo, a Polynesian word meaning ‘to mark’, is a form of body modification done by inserting indelible ink into the dermis to change its pigmentation. Tattoos are done for social, cultural, and religious purposes. It has been in existence since the 18th century and was associated with sailors, lower class individuals, and criminals. However, since […]
According to studies there are discrepancies in smoking among women of reproductive age across countries, industries and occupations. Weed refers to a group of three plants with psychoactive properties, known as Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. When the flowers of these plants are harvested and dried, you’re left with one of the most […]
Snakes instill a deep-rooted fear in many people that few other animals can match. Even other animals seem to put them in a special category; many wild animals recognize snakes as threatening, and some birds and monkeys even have special vocalizations for sounding an alarm when a snake is seen. Snake bites aren’t terribly common […]
