J Jainarinesingh

Substance Use and Abuse and Its Effects on Mental Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago – The Available Prevention and Management Strategies

Issue:

Vol 64, Issue 4: September (2015)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.229

Pages:

429–31

Synopsis:

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies.

ABSTRACT

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies. Dealing with mental health issues is an uphill battle and an attempt will be in this paper to deal with the major issues at hand.

Received:

14 Aug, 2013

Accepted:

14 Apr, 2015

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Keywords:

prevention strategies

Journal Authors:

J Jainarinesingh

e-Published: 20 Nov, 2015

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Substance Use and Abuse and Its Effects on Mental Disorders in Trinidad and Tobago – The Available Prevention and Management Strategies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.229

Synopsis:

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies.

ABSTRACT

This paper deals with the relationship between substance abuse and mental illness in Trinidad and Tobago, its implications and management strategies. Dealing with mental health issues is an uphill battle and an attempt will be made in this paper to address the major issues at hand.

Received:

14 Aug, 2013

Accepted:

14 Apr, 2015

Journal Sections:

Keywords:

prevention strategies

Journal Authors:

J Jainarinesingh

e-Published: 09 Nov, 2015

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A "Believe It or Not" Episode of Medical Conquests by the Indigenous Peoples of South America and the African Descendants Domiciled Mainly in Tobago

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.097

Pages:

92–3

Synopsis:

This paper provides insight into medicinal/botanical cures and the management of diabetes mellitus among the ‘Warao’ and ‘Guajiro’ indigenous Indians of Venezuela. Mention is also made of traditional and holistic practices among the East Indian population of Trinidad and Tobago. All of the above is based on age-old customs, traditions, beliefs and practices of these people in the field of traditional/complementary medicine.

INTRODUCTION

Except for the professional work conducted by a few adventurous anthropologists such as Roth (1970) and Johannes (1963), little is actually known about the great impact that the Warao of north eastern Venezuela and the Guajiro of Zulia State near to Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela, have made on both allopathic and traditional medicine in the modern world.

Received:

27 Feb, 2013

Accepted:

14 May, 2013

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e-Published: 08 Apr, 2014

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Herbs that Ensure Good Health and Longevity

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.153

Pages:

90–1

Synopsis:

This paper gives a helpful insight into herbal medicine and its importance in disease management. Modern (allopathic) medicine can no longer doubt the vast benefits of most tested herbs per their growing relevance to both medicine and surgery.

INTRODUCTION

Received:

10 May, 2013

Accepted:

16 May, 2013

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Valeriana officinalis

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J Jainarinesingh

e-Published: 08 Apr, 2014

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The Land and Seed Traditional Theory of Health

Issue:

Vol 63, Issue 1: Jan (2014)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.159

Pages:

88–9

Synopsis:

This research paper deals with the body’s built-in mechanisms to ward off cancer. It also attempts to highlight the use of carefully selected foods that will protect against the ravages of cancer.

INTRODUCTION

The ‘land and seed’ theory hinges on the principles and practice of Ayurvedic medicine which postulates that, “if you are strong enough, cancer does not stand a chance”. The theory expounds that the human body is the ‘land’ and all the cancer causing pathogens are the ‘seed.’

Received:

22 May, 2013

Accepted:

25 Jun, 2013

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