ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF DRUG TESTING BEFORE ADMISSION IN SCHOOL???

A big YES for me!!!

Nowadays, drug addiction is one of the main problem in our society. Drug abuse can lead to more serious problems like crime due to the effect of the drug taken.

Our parents want us to have a healthy school environment. And taking drug test before admission can help to achieve a "DRUG FREE SCHOOL".




In conducting this, the school will know who are using drugs and can implement guidelines to help them stop using drugs.

WHY DO OTHER STUDENTS DON'T WANT TO HAVE A DRUG TEST???

If you have nothing to hide, what could be the problem in taking a drug test? Students who are refusing this kind of protocol maybe hiding the truth. If you are clean and have nothing to hide a drug test is like giving a simple information to assure the safety of your fellow students.

In conclusion, as a student we should be a good role model to others and teach them the right things to do. Inspire and encourage others to study hard and DO NOT TAKE DRUGS.




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Posted by Nami at 6:58 AM 2 comments
 
 

ALLERGY

I do not have any experience of my own so I ask my mother if she experience anything to do with toxicology.

My mother told me that she ate “sisig” and squid for dinner. After that she’s been suffering LBM all night. She didn’t know which of the two causes such reaction. But after sometime when she ate a squid again she suffered not only redness of the skin but also a swollen lips, and anaphylactic shock. She was then rushed to the emergency room and given the right treatment for that allergic reaction.

Allergic reaction due to squid and all other kinds of shellfish is called, “Shellfish Allergy”. It can cause mild symptoms up to severe and life-threatening symptoms.




SYMPTOMS:

·         Hives, itching or eczema
·         Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other parts of the body
·         Wheezing, nasal congestion or trouble breathing
·         Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting




This allergic reaction is due to “immune system malfunction”. The body recognizes certain food as harmful to the system and releases antibodies to react against them. When you encounter this kind of food again, the body releases histamine. Histamine is responsible for most of the body’s allergic responses.

COMPLICATIONS:

When you have shellfish allergy, you may be at increased risk of anaphylaxis if:

·         You have asthma
·         You have allergic reactions to very small amounts of shellfish (extreme sensitivity)
·         You have a history of food-induced anaphylaxis


Test and diagnosis that will help your doctor to rule out other medical problems:

·         Skin Test
·         Blood Test


The best treatment is prevention. Do not eat squid or any kind of shellfish if you have this type of allergy. To avoid eating shellfish you should:

·         Take caution when dining out
·         Be especially alert at seafood restaurants
·         Read labels
·         Keep your distance
·         Don't take coral calcium







Reference/s:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/shellfish-allergy/DS00987
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/physical_health/conditions/in_depth/allergies/allergicconditions_food.shtml
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Posted by Nami at 7:24 AM 2 comments