Math And Counting Toys For Fun And Learning

by: Jessie Smith


Math is one of the confusing subjects. If your kids are having trouble to keep up with numbers or anything that has to do with the subject then it would be better if you get them math and counting toys. This will help them keep up and at the same time develop their skills in solving problems and anything that is has to do with numbers. There are so many toys that you can get for your kids but then again it does not have to be all about fun but sometimes fun and learning can go hand in hand. It is very important that you know the kind of toys that you will get for your kids and better choose the best and not just what is available. Here are some math & counting toys that you can get for your kids:

Abacus: Abacus is a famous counting tool that people way back used in counting. This is the best thing that you can get if your kid is just learning how to count from one to 10, then 10-20 and so on. It is very easy to use; all you have to do is slide the object in the skewer like box while you count. The kid can slide the object and then say aloud the number. You can get any colored abacus there is so that your kids will also enjoy and have fun while counting.

Flash Cards: Flash cards are used in order to develop not just the counting of your kids but at the same time there association with pictures and there sense of hearing. With the help of the flash cards your kids can widen their imagination by counting cows, apples or any other pictures in the card.

Math can sometimes be fun if we only choose the right materials and toys for our kids. Math and counting toys are really educational and you can buy them at any toy stores near you or check out any online stores. Be careful in choosing the toys that you bought for your kids, make sure that it will also give them some knowledge and of course fun.

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Teenagers With Opiods and Analgesics - Teenage Drug Abuse

by: Adam Rise


Analgesics are more popularly known as painkillers and as the name suggests, are used to alleviate pain. This type of drugs work on the body by affecting the central and peripheral nervous system.

Some famous analgesics are paracetamol, morphine, salicylates, and tramadol. There are basically two types of analgesics; the narcotics and non-narcotics. Analgesics relieve pain by preventing pain signals from going to the brain or interfering with the brain's ability to interpret the pain signals that it picks up.

There are basically two types of narcotic analgesics; the opiods and the opiates. Opiates are alkaloids found in opium while opioids are derivatives of opiates.

An opioid is a chemical substance that has a morphine-like effect in an individual's body. Opioids are mainly used and prescribed for the relief of pain belonging to the category of analgesics. This type of receptors are found principally in the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. The receptors in these two major organ systems mediate both the advantageous as well as the harmful effects of it.

There are some analgesics (paracetamol, acetaminophen) that can be easily bought over the counter. However, opioids are a bit difficult to purchase by teens and that's why they resort to contacting their friends who have access to drug peddlers. Teenagers can also use the power of the internet to get their dose of it.

This drug have long been known to treat and alleviate acute pain. They have also been found to be very useful in the field of palliative care to lessen the chronic, severe, disabling pain of terminal conditions such as cancer. Contrary to popular notions and belief, high doses of opioids are not required to control the pain of end-stage or advanced diseases.

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Long Term Damage to Teenagers Using Hallucinogens - Teenagers Drug Abuse

by: Adam Rise


LSD, psilocybin and PCP are popular hallucinogens being consumed by teens. The availability of these drugs thrive in places considered as "metropolitan" areas. Hallucinogens may also be bought by teens at raves or dance clubs. The Internet may also serve as a great venue for teens that want to purchase hallucinogenic drugs. They can easily place their order and the drugs will be delivered, or shall we say smuggled, a few days or weeks after.

The effects of drugs on the body are not limited only to the brain, but also to the rest of the body. The immune system is weakened and increases the probability of succumbing to disease. There is also long term damage to the brain after the initial high has faded, often lasting up to four weeks in the user.

The aforementioned effects on the brain will linger long after the drug has been taken, and a few examples of what could happen is an increased likelihood of accidents because of impaired judgment and perception. Because the brain's pleasure center is also opened for long periods during the high period, repeated use of the drug causes depletion of the brain's pleasure chemicals, and leads to anxiety, and foremost among the effects, depression.

Reduced intellectual ability, motor skills and coordination, and social abilities are also part of the long-term effects of drugs. This is why drug addicts are more likely to be absent from work, and miss out on their social well being, as well as being withdrawn into themselves. In other words, they may be there physically, but not quite mentally.

Given the extent of the damage dealt to these persons, it's no wonder that these drugs are a danger to your children, and may affect the course of their lives as well. What should be done for the children's sake is education on the negative effects of these drugs, not only the short-term down periods but also the long-term effects on users. Another thing that should be shown is how these drugs' negative effects largely offset the short-term pleasure derived from their use.

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Teenagers and Drugs - Stage of Exploration and Experimentation

by: Adam Rise


The rate of teenagers getting involved with different kinds of drugs is escalating at an alarming rate. Even though governments and other agencies are trying their best to educate teenagers and implement programs to spread information about the harmful effects of drugs, many teenagers still fall into its evil trap.

One of the major reasons why teenagers are very susceptible to drug usage and abuse is because they are in the life stage of exploration and experimentation. The curiosity of an individual is said to be at its highest point during the adolescent years.

Many glue-sniffing cases have been reported and most of the teenagers involved in such cases simply said that they did it because they were curious and wanted to feel what it was like to sniff glue. Aside from being deemed as the stage of curiosity, adolescence is also considered to be a time of turbulence and adjustment. Sometimes, teenagers fall into the trap of drug abuse because of peer pressure and the need to belong to social circles.

As mentioned earlier, the stage of adolescence is a stage that needs the feeling of acceptance and belonging. Teen parties can become a haven for inappropriate experimentation with alcohol and is often served and given to teens without limit.

More often than not, teenagers experience their first experience with drugs when they are in the company of their friends. Some are even reluctant to try drugs but their feelings of righteousness are overpowered by their need to be socially accepted.

Alcohol is a substance that can be very addicting and may cause many problems and complications in a teenager's life. Academic performance may deteriorate and the quality of the relationships, especially with family, may also be negatively affected.

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