why Prescirtion Drugs can be detrimental to society

/in /by

you are to wright a paper explaining—– why Prescirtion Drugs can be detrimental to society— and defend your answer but show the pros/ and cons of both sides of the argument. follow the links i attached with the research paper assignment directions attached

Document Preview:

Prescription Drug AbusePrescription drug abuse is the Nation’s fastest-growing drug problem, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified prescription drug abuse as an epidemic. While there has been a marked decrease in the use of some illegal drugs like cocaine, data from the http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nhsda.htmNational Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) show that nearly one-third of people aged 12 and over who used drugs for the first time in 2009 began by using a prescription drug non-medically.Some individuals who misuse prescription drugs, particularly teens, believe these substances are safer than illicit drugs because they are prescribed by a healthcare professional and dispensed by a pharmacist. Addressing the prescription drug abuse epidemic is not only a top priority for public health, it will also help build stronger communities and allow those with substance abuse disorders to lead healthier, more productive lives. ONDCP’s Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention PlanThe http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/ondcp/issues-content/prescription-drugs/rx_abuse_plan.pdf2011 Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Plan expands upon the Obama Administration’shttp://ondcp/2011-national-drug-control-strategy http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/strategy/index.htmlNational Drug Control Strategy and includes action in four major areas to reduce prescription drug abuse:Education. A crucial first step in tackling the problem of prescription drug abuse is to educate parents, youth, and patients about the dangers of abusing prescription drugs, while requiring prescribers to receive education on the appropriate and safe use, and proper storage and disposal of prescription drugs.Monitoring. Implement prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) in every state to reduce “doctor shopping” and diversion, and enhance PDMPs to make sure they can share data across states and are used by healthcare providers.Proper Medication Disposal. Develop convenient and…

Describes the selected agency and how it relates to other public health agencies

/in /by
Document Preview:

Agency and Role Paper

Prepare a 1,400-1,750-word paper using APA format in which you select one of the following: a national, state or local health agency. Cover the following points in your paper:

Description of the agency and how it relates to other public health agencies, such as local, state, and national
Explanation of the agency’s function, including the nature of any surveillance activities performed
Description of constituencies served by the agency
Structure of the agency
Funding source(s) for the agency
Description of source of regulatory control over the agency, if applicable
Three scholarly references

Content
60 Percent Points Available
15 Points Earned
X/15 Additional Comments: Describes the selected agency and how it relates to other public health agencies
Explains agency functions including any surveillance activities performed
Identifies the constituencies served by the agency
Outlines the structure of the agency and its funding source(s)
Describes the source of regulatory control over the agency, if applicable   Organization / Development
20Percent Points Available
5 Points Earned
X/5 Additional Comments: Paper is 1,400 – 1,750 words in length
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points
The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points   Mechanics
20Percent Points Available
5 Points Earned
X/5 Additional Comments: Citations of original works within the paper follow APA guidelines
The paper, including the title page, reference page, tables, and/or appendices, follows APA guidelines for format as directed by the instructor. (No abstract needed) The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed, and spelling is correct   Total Available Total…

Attachments:

Is there any real solution to feelings of alienation among peripheral regions of Canada?

/in /by

Assignment:
Please critique one of the following questions:
Is there any real solution to feelings of alienation among peripheral regions of Canada? How could Canada’s federation be restructured in order to eliminate regional alienation?
How would you describe the federal government’s handling of health care policy? Has it created a more flexible system that will ensure the survival of public health care, or has it actually laid the foundation for its ultimate transition into a mixed public–private health care system?
What functions does the Governor General perform in Canada’s political system? Is the position of Governor General necessary? Or should it be abolished?
Is the Prime Minister too powerful? What are the positives and negatives of the concentration of power in the hands of the Prime Minister? What reforms could be undertaken to give other elected representatives more power relative to the Prime Minister?
5. Does Question Period serve any meaningful role in Canada’s political system? What factors have made it more of a ridiculous charade in the view of some critics? How could Question Period be changed in order to make the debate more meaningful for Canadians?
Expectations:
In a properly structured paper of 700-1000 words critically evaluate one of the following questions and where necessary, provide documented evidence to support your critique. Students are expected to engage the question and answer the question from their personal perspective/experiences.
Format and Presentation:
Written work will be assessed based on the following

Clarity/Language/Structure
Students must express their ideas in a manner that is clearly understood and logically organized.

Students must employ correct grammar.
Content
Students must demonstrate a clear understanding of the author’s position and provide documented evidence to support such.
Presentation
Written assignments must:
have title page
include student name and date of paper
include page numbers
be double spaced
include one-inch margins
be in 12 pt Arial font
be provided electronically in MS Word

The Kruskal-Wallis Test

/in /by

Parametric vs.
Nonparametric Tests

The Kruskal-Wallis Test. This test is used to
compare a continuous outcome in more than two independent samples. It is an
equivalent of ANOVA in parametric tests and sometimes it is called one-way
non-parametric ANOVA test. This assignment is centered on comparing Parametric
and Non-Parametric tests using the Kruskal-Wallis test for analyzing a public
health data.

You
are also required to describe the conditions under which it would be
appropriate to use the Kruskal-Wallis test and specify the assumptions that are
required in conducting parametric form of the Kruskal-Wallis test. Apply the
non-parametric statistical tests.

Please
write the assignment follow APA
guidelines.

Be sure to support your work SpecificCitations

References
list are correct.

Answer the following Questions:

1.Briefly
describe a public health example (of your own or from literature on theKruskal-Wallis
test ).

2.Explain
when it would be appropriate to use the Kruskal-Wallis test and why.

3.Include
in your answer an assessment of the assumptions required to use the parametric
form of the Kruskal-Wallis test.

·
Please write the assignment follow APA guidelines.

·
Be sure to support your work Specific Citations

·
References
list
are correct.

·
Please write the assignment follow APA guidelines.

Be sure to support your work Specific Citations

·
References
list
are correct.