... although there seems to be a correlation between the use of marijuana and occurrence of psychosis. This correlation is likely to do the use of drugs whose use is linked with marijuana use, amphetamines in particular. "If cannabis-induced psychoses exist, it seems that they would require very high doses ... , whether it is a form of self-medication [of an existing psychosis], or whether the association is because of the use of other drugs, such as amphetamines, which heavy cannabis users are more likely to use."1 The author then goes on to say that there is more ... perception functions o...

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... seizures. The most common seizures can't results in brain damage only seizures that that last for more than 20-30 minutes can result in brain damage. A common myth that is believed by many is that epilepsy/seizures are a hereditary condition, in actuality there is a small percentage of people who actually inherited the disease children who are under the age of 15 ... it. Treating Epilepsy, in the begging people used to take concentrated blends of herbs. There are many new different drugs that have been proven successful in reducing seizure. Some of these drugs are sedatives and scientis...

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... is doing. People also have hallucinations where they see, feel, smell or taste something that is not there. Delusions are beliefs of a paranoid or bizarre nature that are untrue, but believed by the person experiencing them to be very real. Some people who experience delusions believe that they are being controlled by something besides themselves or believe that people are inserting ... symptoms of schizophrenia. Today, antipsychotic medications are frequently prescribed to people with schizophrenia to alleviate symptoms. Each medication has its own set of advantages and drawbacks. Rece...

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... or so. The earliest finds of Epilepsy began with the Babylonians and almost as old as civilization. The Greeks called Epilepsy the Sacred Disease they believed it was a result of a curse from the Gods. In the Roman society those with Epilepsy were shunned and isolated. They used the blood ... of a murdered individual , particularly the blood of a gladiator. The enlightenment began to change the way Epilepsy was looked at and it was again believed to be a natural disease. The first person credited with electrical theory was John Hughlings Jackson in 1873. Epilepsy was the result of errati...

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... in the winter, complications or brain injury during birth, being exposed to viral infections during pregnancy, or a substance abuse problem. Those people who develop symptoms slowly, don't receive treatment, misuse drugs and alcohol, live in industrialized countries, are male, live in social isolation, or have poor family support, may be at greater risks for recurring relapses or a poor prognosis. Schizophrenia has ... second type of symptoms is known as positive, including; hallucinations, disorganized behavior, inappropriate emotions, and delusions. It has been found that some people ...

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... shown to be more common among men than among women and is more widespread in northern countries. The occurrence of this disease increases with age, yet aging itself is not believed to be a factor. It has shown to be seldomly inherited and actually less than a percent of cases are thought to be a result of a genetic inherent (Larsen, 2002). Symptoms of Parkinson ... . Scientists believe that it is most likely caused from Environmental and Dietary Factors. Symptoms of Parkinson's can occur as a result of head injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, or poisoning by medical drugs (Hawaleshka, 2...

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... discharge Diagnosis/Treatment. A white or cream-colored discharge signals this infection as well as vaginal itching and vulvar swelling and can be treated by several prescription and over the counter drugs. Trichomonas vaginalis is signaled by a yellow-green, foul smelling discharge that may be accompained by itching, swelling, and painful urination. It can be treated by topical and oral antibiotics. Genital ... Warts Cause. It is currently believed that for women, sexual activity before age 20, intercourse with three or more partners before age 35, and intercourse with a partner who ha...

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... term complications, but there are symptoms that may occur to lead into the long term complications. LONG TERM COMPLICATIONS Epstein Barr Virus destroys the body immune system, and therefore is believed to be responsible for a number of diseases, which are divided into 2categories: primary syndromes (first stage) and re-activation syndromes (secondary syndromes). Primary Syndromes: 1) Infectious Mononucleosis 2) "Chronic EBV infection" 3) X-linked ... Carcinoma TREATMENT Epstein Barr Virus is very good at hiding, therefore vaccine has been elusive. There is no specific treatment for infe...

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