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Module 9: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC):
-Generates psychological (or high) effects body experiences when using marijuana
-Interacts with receptors in the brain
-Impairs memory, senses and time perception
Cannabisol (CBD):
-Reduce/neutralize effects of THC (miracle cure)
-Lacks psychoactive effecs
-Supplied in oil form
-Works on signaling system in brain, pleasure activities, memory, thinking, concentration, body movement, time awareness, appetite, pain, sensory processing, brain development
CBD Oil:
-Derived from hemp plant
-Cousin of marijuana without addictive/dependent nature
-WHO reports few health related problems
-Side effects: nausea, GI issues, fatigue, irritability, increased level of coumadin, appetite suppressant
-Risks: safety, liver damages, interactions with other drugs/alcohol (grapefruit warning), changes in alertness, reduction in male fertility, mood changes, FDA caution to avoid if pregnant/breastfeeding

Common uses:
-Skin conditions: decreases inflammation, eczema, acne, antioxidant, promotes skin healing
-Pet care: CBS chew treats, anxiety, arthritis, cancer
-Epilepsy: treat seizures without side effects
-Pain relief: reduce pain, less side effects and anxiety, non-addicting
-Sleep disorders: prevent insomnia, regulates body temperature and mood
-General health/well being: positive impact

-Other reasons: migraines, PTSD, allergies, asthma, MS, parkinsons, alzheimers
Vaping:
-Inhaling and exhaling an aerosol rather than tobacco use
-Liquid heated to release the vapor which is inhaled by the user
-E-juice fills cartridge (nicotine)
-Bad for heart and lungs, just as addictive, creates new addiction to nicotine
Opiod Epidemic:
Past:
-Late 1990's: false reassurance to medical commnity that addiction unlikely
-Increased prescription use by consumers
-2017: health and human services declare public emergency

Present:
-130+ people die each day in US
-20-30% people taking prescription pain killers mis use them
-8-12% of people who abuse them develop Opioid Use Disorders (5% turn to heroin)
Spanish Flu Outbreak:
-1918
-Widespread devastation
-Spread from HINI Influenza A
-50 million people died
Ebola:
-1976 it was discovered
-2013-2016
-2020
-Missing keys: surveillance and data, medical team, treatment approaches
-Global failure
-Containment of ebola: heroic work of health care workers (immediate repsonse), nature of virus (direct contact), didn't travel to urban area
Future Outbreaks:
-Strengthen systems globally
-Medical reserve corp.
-Pair medical and military personnel/resources
-Run simulations (germ games)
-Research and development (vaccines, diagnositics)
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