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The 1971 Act (amended through the Criminal justice 2003 Act, which came into effect in 2004) divides drugs into three classes depending on the degree of harm deemed attributable to each drug. In turn the maximum penalties for being convicted of an offence under the Act are fixed according to the class of drug. The […]
The most commonly used stimulants are amphetamines and cocaine. Cocaine is derived from the leaf of the coca plant (Erythroxylum Coca) and amphetamines are manufactured both legally and illegally. Most recently, the recreational use of Ecstasy has become common, particularly among young people who follow the club scene. Drugs include: Drug name Street name Amphetamine sulphate Speed Cocaine […]
Malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease of the blood, approximately a million-people die from it every year. In Africa, a child dies every 30 seconds from malaria. Fortunately, malaria is preventable and can be treated. The symptoms of malaria typically start 1-4 weeks after being infected. What causes Malaria? Malaria is caused by a […]
HIV and AIDS HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus it is a virus that attacks the cells in your immune system. As the immune system weakens your body loses its ability to fight infection. At the end of 2015 there was around 101,200 people in the UK living with HIV. Once a person becomes infected […]
What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is a rare but serious condition, it is the end result of a severe allergic reaction. The reaction affects the whole body, causing a sudden drop in blood pressure and narrowing of the airways. What causes anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is caused by an extreme sensitivity to an allergen. The […]
Hay fever is medically known as ‘allergic rhinitis or pollinosis’ it causes an inflammation and irritation in the delicate linings of the nasal passage, throat and eyes. Hay fever commonly starts to appear around the age’s of 11-12, the symptoms usually peak in the 20’s and early 30’s then gradually disappear. However, more and more […]
What is tetanus? Tetanus is a rare but serious disease of the central nervous system. Tetanus cannot be spread from person to person. What causes tetanus? Tetanus is caused by a bacterium, which lives in soil and manure. The bacterium enters the body through an open wound for example, one caused by animal bites, burns […]
What is eczema? Eczema or dermatitis are two medical terms used to describe numerous skin conditions. The word eczema comes from the Greek and means ‘to boil over’. Like many allergic conditions the severity and type of the condition can vary from person to person. Although it can sometimes look very unpleasant eczema is not […]
What is an allergy? An allergy is a disorder of the immune system which, causes an exaggerated response within the body when you come into contact with a foreign substance, that would be harmless in most people. The contact can be with your skin, mouth, gullet (oesophagus), stomach, intestine or with the lining of your […]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] The Home Health web site consists of hundreds of pages of information, which we will be constantly adding to and improving. However, below is a list of other related websites which we have found useful. FEATURED LINKS [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Diabetes Support Forum is a friendly community of diabetics, dedicated to providing information, education […]
