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    Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system and can develop in any person at any age, although it's more common for men than for women (Carlson, Dugan, Kirsch, & Friedman. 2014). There is a variety of seizures a person with epilepsy may experience depending on which part(s) of the brain is affected by the electrical burst of activity in the brain and how much of the brain is affected (Petersen, Walker, Runge, & Kessler, 1998). Seizures symptoms can range from undetectable

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    Research regulations were greatly needed due to the techniques that were used back in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries on individuals with psychological disorders. In our reading this week, we find that if a person had been diagnosed with schizophrenia that they were subjected to different techniques that could have made their disorder much harder to manage (Cacioppo & Freberg, 2013). One of the ways that they approached the disorder was by giving the patient doses of insulin until they

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    injuries and the rehabilitation process are often followed by psychological consequences which can impact the athletes’ well-being, as well as their chances of returning to their sport. The importance of sport psychology will be discussed throughout the paper to give a better understanding on how it affects athletes when dealing with a sport injury. Being aware of the psychological symptoms, as well as knowing how to avoid the effects could make a difference on someone. As well as knowing how important

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    What is bisexuality? Synthesizing the predominant theories of bisexuality, Smiley (1997) suggested the following definition: Bisexuality is a sexual orientation in which an individual: experiences a combination of sexual and affectional attractions to members of both sexes; engages to varying degrees in sexual activities with both sexes; and self-identifies as bisexual in a way that is consonant with personal, social, political, and lifestyle preferences (Smiley, 375). Bisexual and the

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    associated with greater tendency for dependence (Kiluk, Babuscio,Nich, & Carroll, 2013). Once the cocaine is administered, and depending on the form of administration, there is usually a lag in time before the user begins to feel the effects of the drug. These effects include, but are not limited to, increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate, blood flow decreases to the internal organs and increases to the large muscle groups and the brain, body temperature is elevated, pupils are

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    When in a conversation with rose The effects of the surgery made charlie learn what feelings were and says: “I'm not the same charlie anymore i'm different im the average person now” Charlie acknowledges that he has changed and he's different and he sees himself as normal Therefore The effects of the surgery made charlie learn what feelings were he wouldn't have known that if it weren't for the surgery Charlie’s

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    person around a smoker that are put at risk due to secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals. Hundreds of them being toxic and 70 have shown to cause cancer in humans. Breathing in secondhand smoke has been shown to have instant effects on the cardiovascular system of nearby individuals, whether it’s from a neighbor’s burning cigarette or from a cigarette outside your window. Over time, it takes a toll on people’s lungs and has been found to increase the risk of having a stroke by

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    Cocaine Cocaine is a hard substance, but in order to fully understand how cognitive behavorial therapy works, we must first understand cocaine and the effects it has on the body. Cocaine is obviously a strong drug. The leaves are grown in South America and the whole plant itself is very dangerous that affects the person physically. When the powdered form is in play, it is usually snorted or inhaled where the nasal tissue absorbs it. Once absorbed it will then be injected into the bloodstream (“National

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    lightness over him. some kind of baptism, some kind of blessing, he thought. Everything is going to be all right, it said. Knowing that it was so he closed his eyes and sank back into the bright hole of sleep (47). Plum is released from the lasting effects of his time at war, he no longer has to face his drug addiction or the reoccurring war memories. The “eagle” that he sees pouring wet light on him may be a symbol for the United States and how he defended

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    Virtual pornography is a menacing fixation. Specifically, the high levels of dopamine released whilst viewing porn establishes a negative compulsive desire for more in the future. This repetitive impulse may lead to a detrimental effect known as erectile dysfunction. Additionally, this uncontrollable addiction may affect real-life relationships and intimacy by compelling them to be regarded as tedious. Viewing myriad quantities of pornographic material is a menacing obsession and addiction that critically

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