Heart disease remains one of the top causes of mortality in the Unites States. Consider the various types of heart disease covered in class this week. For your discussion, complete these items: The etiology of the selected heart disease Modifiable factors Non-modifiable factors
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Discuss Given that opiate addiction appears to be a form of chronic ‘neurobehavioral’ syndrome, what strategies or lessons can we apply from management of other chronic syndromes (e.g., diabetes, lupus, heart disease) to help reduce the harm to the person and society) and maximize the quality of life of people addicted to opiates?
Opiate addiction is extremely hard to overcome, with relapse rates in excess of 80% for long term intravenous users. Given that opiate addiction appears to be a form of chronic ‘neurobehavioral’ syndrome, what strategies or lessons can we apply from management of other chronic syndromes (e.g., diabetes, lupus, heart disease) to help reduce the harm […]
