Global Weight Loss
and Diet Management (2009 – 2014)

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The global weight management market continues to grow despite the current downturn in the global economy and is estimated to reach US$586 billion in 2014 from about US$363 billion in 2009. The driving force for the global weight management market is the dramatic increase in the obese population. Sedentary but fast paced lifestyle and consumption of high calorie and under-nutritious food has contributed to the rising number of obese and overweight people. These are the main target segment of the weight management market. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Global-Weight-Loss-and-Diet-Management.html )

Consumer focus on improving quality of life has increased the sale of products that claim to manage or reduce weight. The existing players in the food and beverage (F&B) market, as well as in the drugs and supplement market, have accordingly expanded their market scope to increase revenues by targeting this segment. Marginal weight loss can be attained through personal efforts, however, overweight and obesity are increasingly becoming a concern that require the intervention of professionals and other service providers. This is expanding the scope of weight management services market.

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Addiction is an obsession or a compulsion towards anything. It can be a physical dependence or a psychological dependence such as in the case of drug addictions of alcohol, drugs etc. The medical terminology states that addiction is the sate in which the body becomes dependent on something such as drugs for functioning normally and develops a physical dependence on it. It is generally associated with increased drug tolerance with time. And if it becomes unavailable or is removed suddenly from the body there shoots a set of signs and symptoms of withdrawal and anxiety. There can also be a physiological addiction as it may not be any illicit drug which the person is addictive to but the abuse of some prescription drug which has become an addiction with time. Another case of addiction can be psychological dependence. It is an addiction, but is not generally recognized as a problem of addiction by doctors for e.g.: compulsive overeating.

Physical dependence is induced by the sudden discontinuation of the drugs as opiates, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, alcohol or nicotine. Other no recognizable similar additives are beta-blockers, antidepressants etc. Such dependency is the main reason for the continuation and primary motivator of such drugs. It is mainly the ability to induce pleasure that makes the person so addictive initially. And later on the reason changes from attaining pleasure to reduce anxiety caused by its absence. This way it becomes compulsive to use all such additives. Nicotine found loosely in the form of tobacco is one of the major addictive substances ever discovered.

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Nowadays, it has become quite difficult for a large number of people to make the both ends meet and keep their heads above water especially because of the worldwide economic gloom. Often people seem to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to pay their bills as well as meet some other expenses.

For this very reason, everyone finds himself in troubled waters, and look for the best possible way to escape from the bitter and harsh realties of life. Many people find relief in the bony arms of alcohol and other drugs, and take no time to turn into an addict from being an occasional drinker or a smoker.

It becomes almost impossible to realise when and how your loved one became the victim of such curses. Most of the families cannot see their loved ones in such a miserable condition, and often seem to put efforts in getting their loved ones out of this curse.

Almost every drug addict disagrees that she/he needs drug rehabilitation. Therefore, it chiefly depends on family and friends to take the initiative for their dear and near one and arrange a drug rehab for them if they really care for their loved ones and want them to return to their normal life as early as possible.

Drug rehab clinics have proved very effective to help all those who want to overcome their alcohol or drug addiction. Most of these rehab centres have all those means, which are considered quite essentials to get rid of alcohol, drug or gambling addictions.

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Pfizer’s novel NGF pain drug is potential game changer

Phase II clinical trials of tanezumab in osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain and interstitial cystitis have demonstrated the drug’s analgesic efficacy across these three chronic pain settings. Despite safety concerns and a high price point, it expects tanezumab to enjoy a significant first-in-class advantage in a potentially lucrative novel area of pain therapy. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=130154&rt=Stakeholder-Insight-Osteoarthritis-Drug-development-lags-behind-rising-osteoarthritis-population.html )

Pfizer has announced positive results from three Phase II trials in pain at the American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 26th Annual Meeting. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled six-week trials in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and interstitial cystitis receiving a single intravenous infusion of tanezumab (200mcg/kg) met their primary endpoints of significantly superior pain relief over placebo. Continue reading ‘Pfizer's novel NGF pain drug is potential game changer’ »

Addiction, in medical terms is a condition in which a human body depends on something for its normal functioning, which further leads to physical dependence. Addiction triggers as a mental issue and proceeds to a physical reliance. In such a state a person tends to rely on a typical substance or a drug that seems to give him relief. An escalated drug tolerance is what we know as addiction. One can even get addicted to prescribed drugs; it need not necessarily be due to drug abuse.

It is quite tough a job to answer whether all drugs are addictive or not, it depends on how one defines addiction. Some feel that psychological dependence on a drug or any other substance is addiction. It can be anything. Some people are inclined towards these things and feel that they cannot live without the influence of the substance. This is more of problem with the person who is using it than the substance or drug itself. Dependence is after all a human nature; we cannot blame a drug just because we depend on it. This has more to do with the mental state of one’s mind than the physical. Continue reading ‘Are All Drugs Addictive?’ »

If you are looking for information on prescription drug rehab treatment then you have come to the right place. Prescription drugs are drugs that you can get over the counter at any pharmacy and are just as easy to become addicted to as the other type of drugs including alcohol. The first step is the same with making any positive change in your life. You have to admit that you have a prescription drug problem. Say to yourself literally “I need to go into prescription drug rehab”.

What steps should you take towards getting into rehabilitation then? You have to make sure that you know how much you are willing to put into this financially. You need to know this because there are options that range in price. From the low end of state funded rehab programs to the high end of private organizations that offer the top services currently available and the prices reflect it. There is something for everyone in there though.

Secondly you have to want to change. You need to want to change like you want air to breathe it has to be that bad. Some people are not ready for the change to get off the drugs it may surprise you to hear that. Some people have not suffered enough yet and must go away and suffer a bit more before they can make a lasting change.

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Driving is a complex psychomotor task, which requires cognitive and psychomotor abilities apart from efficient driving skills. These abilities get affected due to intoxication of substances like drugs and alcohol, which are likely to result in road accidents. This is comparatively high in case of drugs like marijuana. The primary impact of marijuana abuse is diminished psychomotor performance.

Does it impact?

There were many tests conducted on the impact of marijuana on driving of the abused. The results of almost all these tests reported that marijuana abuse has ample potential to diminish the psychomotor abilities as well as result in damage of other crucial capabilities like distorting perceptions, impairing judgment, decreasing concentration, etc. Thus, the abused gets impaired of his natural ability in performing multiple and interactive tasks and becomes inefficient to accomplish complex tasks like driving.

How does it impact?

Marijuana contains highly potent psychoactive substance called THC. When marijuana is ingested, this substance enters into the blood stream and then is distributed to all the organs of the body, including brain. The THC and other chemicals of marijuana stimulate cannabinoid receptors in cell membranes of the brain. Cannabinoid receptors influence several mental and physical activities like short-term memory, coordination, and psychomotor abilities.

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“Just Say No” as the popular anti drug campaign goes is one of the most difficult things to do for a person looking for some respite. The drugs don’t talk back, they don’t leave you, they don’t use you are some of the popular disbeliefs that drug users harbor, making it a dangerous addiction. This article deals with understanding the causes of drug abuse, symptoms and signs and some treatments that could be of use.

Causes of Drug Abuse:

• History of mental illness: drugs are sometimes used by people with mental disorders and in some cases even worsen already existing mental illness. They can even create new illnesses.
• Family History: it has not been completely ascertained that genetics and environment play an important role in drug abuse, but if you have a family history of addiction then you are at a higher risk of abusing drugs.
• Physical Pain: illegal drugs and pain medication, like heroin taken without any medical supervision can become addictive.
• Peer Pressure: one of the largest reasons is peer pressure, as if you are with people who are doing drugs then you are tempted to and many times pressured to try these drugs.

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It used to be that kids would join little league teams excited to play baseball, football and hockey. Young boys all over the country had dreams of being the next Mickey Mantle or Roger Staubauch. These days, as kids innocently join teams ready to begin their dream of becoming a professional in their chosen sport, and as parents cheer from the stands hoping that their little one doesn’t get hurt, the pressure to be bigger, faster and stronger than the other guy gets harder to ignore.

With professional sports contracts paying out millions of dollars for each player every year, a kid’s dreams can bring him fame and a pretty big fortune. But only if he is successful at beating out every other kid with the same dream. Out of the 1,500 or so active professional football players, there are maybe millions of kids who dream of being a great pro quarterback. With those odds, kids, sometimes coaches, and sometimes even parents begin looking for an edge for their child. Even though they are illegal to use more and more kids are turning to steroids to give them the edge they are looking for.

Steroids are hormone drugs that make athletes stronger and more muscular. This is an obvious advantage on the football field. Kids realize that their high school sports years are when college recruiters are going to make offers to the best players to play on a college team. Being recruited by a major college means that the player will get not only a free ride scholarship to the college but will play on a great team and then maybe get a job on a pro team. This is true for high school baseball, soccer, and hockey team players too. Kids are sometimes introduced to steroids as young as junior high school and sometimes the pressure to be the best makes the steroids too hard to resist. Also, some kids are given silent permission to use steroids by their coaches and parents because these adults may recognize the signs that a teen is using steroids but not do anything about it. Continue reading ‘Steroids in Youth Sports’ »

Millions of people are suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. Every year, the number of dependent individuals to these destructive elements increases drastically. Results of the addiction do not only affection the person who suffers it but most gravely those people who are around him. Sometimes, vulnerable people are even influenced by the person who is already suffering from the dependence to drugs or alcohol. It is so imminent that it is already necessary for them to be admitted and given more focus and medications they badly need on alcohol rehab centers.

There are plenty of alcohol rehab centers across the country that assists addicts and their families in the process of recovery. Each center may have approaches, but the message is always the same, it abuses your body more than you do to it. For some it may feel hopeless but as long as there is great support and coordination in both parts, the recovery will be faster and more effective.

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