Many people around the world suffer from a mental illness, and too few receive the help they need. Mental illness is especially prevalent among the homeless. Homelessness is represented in all ages, ethnicities, and genders, and is especially represented among first world countries such as the United States and Spain....
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting more than 40% of children by the time they reach kindergarten. A bacterium known as Streptococcus mutans is the primary source of infection, but multiple other factors play a significant role in the progression of the disease. Studies...
This thesis explores trends and perceptions surrounding nonmedical use of prescription stimulants by university students throughout the United States. Furthermore, this study evaluated how universities in Oregon have responded to increased rates of nonmedical prescription stimulant use on campuses across the country. The following research questions are addressed: 1) What...
This study examines issues related to prescription drug abuse among 12 – 17 year olds in the United States; namely, the physiological effects of prescription medications, current treatments, and prevention methods. The following research questions are addressed: 1) What factors influence and promote the growing prevalence of prescription drug abuse...
Mental health is a hot topic of concern for many college students, educators, and mental health professionals. Three-quarters of serious mental illnesses present in individuals before the age of 24 (American College Health Association, 2012). This age bracket also encompasses many college students, and the stressors and transitions associated with...
Methamphetamine has flooded the media for the past two decades however, this
drug has impacted the nation for many decades prior. Since its synthesis in 1893,
methamphetamine has appealed to various aspects of society including soldiers,
housewives, college students, businessmen, truck drivers, drugged crazed hippies, and
athletes. The extensive effects,...
According to the World Health Organization, there are an estimated 1.4 million blind children in
the world, of whom approximately 300,000 live in Africa. About one-half of these cases of
childhood blindness could have been prevented. Each year, an estimated half a million children
become blind (nearly one per minute),...
In public high schools, drug and alcohol prevention programs and policies have been ineffective in their deterrence of drug and alcohol use and abuse (Skager R., 2007). It is important to consider the needs of students and to create an effective, student centered drug and alcohol prevention program and policy....
A survey of a non-random sample of adults was conducted in Angers, France to
investigate possible cultural changes in dietary behaviors that may contribute to
increasing rates of obesity. Participants described contemporary habits regarding eating
habits and activity level, as well as attitudes and opinions about obesity. The results
largely...