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    Marijuana popularly known as cannabis can also be used in the treatment of several ailments apart from its misuse. There are several differences that have been marked with the knowledge pertaining the medical consumption of cannabinoids and cannabis in a variety of sicknesses. For vomiting and nausea that is associated with chemotherapy of cancer, cachexia in HIV, anorexia, chronic, spasticity in numerous sclerosis and injury of the spinal cord are strong evidences of the medicinal benefits of the

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    psychiatrist. When diagnosed with the disorder, a doctor will perform the best fit treatment for the child’s wellbeing which can range from therapy to medication. According to the online article, “Panic Disorders” form the website childanxiety.net, cognitive behavioral treatment has proven to work for children with this disorder, stating, “Cognitive behavioral treatment strategies have been found to be effective in the treatment of adults with panic disorder. Currently, several research studies are underway

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    Characteristics of ADHD There are different types in severity, characteristics or symptoms children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) exhibit. Children with ADHD have strengths, average intelligence or diverse personality characteristics that should be accounted for. Their disability is defined with Inattention, Hyperactivity and Impulsitivity and each child exhibit different forms of these behavior characteristics. "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological

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    Glossary of Terms Accommodations –adaptations to presentation or setting that can typically and easily occur in general education – they do not involve modifying the material content but do allow students to receive information in a more effective manner. Assistive Technology Device – any item, piece of equipment, or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability

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    Types of Mental Illnesses Mental illness is divided up into two categories of mental illness Psychosis and Neurosis. Psychosis is an extreme mental illness where the individual loses touch with reality an example would be Schizophrenia. These mental illnesses can be treated and controlled with medication but will never be fully cured. Neurosis is a mild mental disorder that can be treated and cured with medication and therapy an example of this would be depression, and anxiety disorders. Within these

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    Bipolar Disorder Everyone has ups and downs in their mood; such as happiness, sadness, and anger that are normal emotions and an essential part of everyday life. In contrast, Bipolar Disorder is a medical condition in which people have mood swings out of proportion, or totally unrelated, to things going on in their lives. These swings affect thoughts, feelings, physical health, behavior, and functioning. Those who have children know it is rough enough at times to keep one’s composure, but could

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    when the student arrives he/she can join the rest of the class. If a student is absent, it is recommended that he is given his work the next day. If notes need to be given to the student, it must be provided to the entire class to reduce special treatment or favoritism. Students can be permitted to record notes since students struggle with perfectionist behaviors. They tend to write, erase, and rewrite thus causing them to complete or submit their work on

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    Legalizing the street drug marijuana is just one of those topics that most people have pitched into and has something to say about it. Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Its use is widespread among young people; and in 2015, more than 11 million young adults ages 18 to 25

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    Humans have witnessed many logical and scientific discoveries from the past until now. There are far more scientific researches that have not discovered and delivered to the researchers yet. Autism is a biological disorder that roots in the human beings brain and slowly damages it in specific ways. The effects of the autism mostly start to show in the early ages of the children. Many parents disregard the change in the behavior of their children and thus ignore the possibility that their children

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    Autism is a biological disorder that roots in the human beings brain and slowly damages it in specific ways. The effects of the autism mostly start to show in the early ages of the children. Many parents disregard the change in the behavior of their children and thus ignore the possibility that their children may have some of the illness. The changes in the behavior of the child from the normal growing children such as being too quiet around others or does not speak to you and sometimes he/she even

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