Key risk factors to drug abuse have been identified as lack of parental supervision, poor social skills, availability of drugs at school, community poverty, and parental abuse of drugs. In contrast protective factors that prevent drug abuse are parental monitoring and support, positive relationships, school antidrug policies, neighborhood pride, and parents reinforcing nonuse of drugs. What are some steps that can be taken by individuals, households, schools, and communities to begin diminishing risk factors for drug abuse?
What will be an ideal response?
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A) Cells receive inputs from both ears B) Cells receive inputs from a single hair cell on the basilar membrane C) Cells receive inputs from just one ear on the ipsilateral side D) Cells receive inputs from just one ear on the contralateral side
The ________ arteries supply blood to the myocardium
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
High blood pressure can be relieved when edema is reduced through the use of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Imagine that a family member has been diagnosed with cancer, has been told by her physicians that there is nothing more they can do, and has been offered hospice care
She tells you that she wants to register for hospice care, but that another relative is strongly opposed, and insists that the physicians are "giving up too soon." What benefits of hospice care, for the patient and the family, could you share with your family members? What will be an ideal response?