Steroid use dates back to the 1950's when some athletes were using steroids (juicing up) for training purposes but now you will find all sorts of athletes using this drug. ... A high percentage of steroid user end up sacrificing a lot for fame and glory; for example, in males, breast development, kidney disease, headaches, genital changes muscle cramps, abdominal pains, and bone pains are common symptoms of steroid abuse. ... There is evidence that steroid use contributes coronary artery diseases, ligament injuries, high blood pressure, changes in your cholesterol level, sterility, and l...

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The line between what is normal and what is not is so blurred that we need a universally accepted definition. ... This then has repercussions for those who develop mental disorders, take for example those who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. ... Psychotherapy treatments such as Cognitive behavioral therapy while very effective cannot help you solve your problems but simply help you manage your issues in a new and positive way. ... To conclude I find that differentiating between what is considered to be 'normal' and ...

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The boy who sat next to you in the second grade had big glasses that were "ugly." ... What is more, with advertisements and TV programs perpetuating the beauty myth (e.g. age, size), "Beauty Sickness", inevitably and evidently appears as a new disease with a group of symptomatic problems accompanied by physical (extreme disparagement of the body features), psychological (obsessive focus on the disliked body sites that severely interferes with the person's existence) and social (self-evaluation at such a level that interferes with social and occupational functioning) abnormalities that ta...

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The code neglects to stipulate what insanity is defined as, what mental illness's are considered and recognised by this act and what steps should be embarked on when proving the divergent view. ... Without guidelines to the code stating what is/isn't a mental illness and what should be covered, offenders such as Wilson are slipping through the cracks of our judicial "black hole". ... To act with mens rea is to act without legal excuse ((Ten C.L, Crime Guilt and Punishment, 1990 pg 3) If you are legally sane, you therefore have free will and if you are not, you do not. You do not act...

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You probably know why alcohol is abused some reasons are relaxation, sociability, and cheap high. ... However, alcohol dependence, or alcoholism, refers to a disease that is characterized by abnormal alcohol-seeking behavior that leads to impaired control over drinking. Short-term effects of alcohol use include: -Distorted vision, hearing, and coordination -Altered perceptions and emotions -Impaired judgment -Bad breath; hangovers Long-term effects of heavy alcohol use include: -Loss of appetite -Vitamin deficiencies -Stomach ailments -Skin problems -Sexual impotence -Liver damage -Heart and c...

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To begin with, what is the meaning of the word mindfulness? Mindfulness is accepting without judging what thoughts and emotions are going on one's mind in that present moment. It's all about accepting what your feelings tell you without judging them or without believing them. ... And by fighting stress you will also reduce the chance of you getting depression or even relapse hence no time and money wasted in hospital or bed rest because of these diseases that can also result in death of the victims. ... Pay attention to others by listening to what they have to say. ...

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According to Gomez in his article, What Do We Know About Creativity? ... What is 'wrong' with being mentally ill? ... So what is going on in their brain? ... Just by viewing already have such effect, what about actually creating art? ... What does this mean to the artist, what does this mean to you as audience/viewer, how does it make you feel? ...

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We will be exploring the different effects and what they cause. ... Absorption is more rapid if you: drink quickly, add a fizzy mixer drink on an empty stomach, and are small, young or female. ... If you drink a lot in the evening you may still be over the limit in the morning. ... Studies also suggest that moderate alcohol consumption decreases your risk of coronary artery disease. ... Next time you go out and drink remember all the positive and negative consequences so you will have more control over your actions. ...

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Confidentiality 2 Mental Illness Mental illness, especially the three serious diseases of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression are a huge social problem that affects more than just those it afflicts. ... It is impossible to understand mental disability laws if you do not have a basic understanding about mental illness. ... Although doctors are now able to diagnose mental illness easier than in the past, they still do not have a definite answer as to what causes mental illness. ... The confidential relationship between the therapist and the patient h...

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It is important to realize that eating disorders create a serious problem in our country and people must also become aware of what causes some people to develop eating disorders. ... You can't even check out in the grocery store without having one last look at a gorgeous model in the check out lane magazine rack. ... Keep in mind, the stigma of having a "women disease" means, many men are not being counted, so this figure remains lower than the actual incidence. ... Now knowing what the average height and weight of the person, it is surprising to know how many people think they are ...

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Natural is what homosexuality is NOT in society's eye. Many people think homosexuality is some sort of disease that you cannot cure, and they stay clear of homosexuals for the fear of turning gay themselves. ... No matter what kind of treatment one might undergo, if the person does not want to change, they wont (Chosen 2). ... This might have been too early in life for one to remember; therefore homosexuals say they were born that way because they have no remembrance of what happened to them (Chosen 2). ... When asked if they converted to the homosexual lifestyle, they would respond w...

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Sometimes you might find a person that wishes not to take any medication, rather just let nature have its way. In some sad cases, even if there is the option of treatment, the patient's body may be so over-taken by their disease that it would be of no help. ... What both parties share is the desire to meet the needs of a dying patient. ... Comfort care also suggests that doctors simply do what they can to make life happier for the terminally ill and their family any way they possibly can whether it is through kind words, bright smiles, or funny jokes; anything just to lighten the air and ...

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