Browsing by Author "Williams, Matthew"

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    Ebola Virus Disease - Legal and Ethical Considerations for Indiana
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2014-10) Williams, Matthew; Silverman, Ross; Duwve, Joan
    The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), formally known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a virulent and often deadly infectious disease. Fatality rates for the disease have reported to be as high as 90% following contraction. As of October 14, 2014, a total of 8,914 probable, confirmed, and suspected cases of EVD and 4,447 deaths due to the disease, have been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by the nations of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leon.
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    Foundation for a Natural Right to Health Care
    (Oxford University Press, 2011-12) Eberl, Jason T.; Kinney, Eleanor D.; Williams, Matthew
    Discussions concerning whether there is a natural right to health care may occur in various forms, resulting in policy recommendations for how to implement any such right in a given society. But health care policies may be judged by international standards including the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The rights enumerated in the UDHR are grounded in traditions of moral theory, a philosophical analysis of which is necessary in order to adjudicate the value of specific policies designed to enshrine rights such as a right to health care. We begin with an overview of the drafting of the UDHR and highlight the primary influence of natural law theory in validating the rights contained therein. We then provide an explication of natural law theory by reference to the writings of Thomas Aquinas, as well as elucidate the complementary “capabilities approach” of Martha Nussbaum. We conclude that a right to health care ought to be guaranteed by the state.
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    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Needs Assessment for Marion County
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2010) Greene, Marion; Williams, Matthew; Wright, Eric
    This needs assessment was conducted for Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis (MHAGI). The purpose was to examine prevalence, consequences, and correlates of mental illness and substance abuse in Marion County.
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    Meth Use in Indiana
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2010-07) Greene, Marion; Williams, Matthew; Wright, Eric
    Methamphetamine, a derivative of amphetamine, is a synthetic stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It is commonly known as meth, speed, and chalk; in its smoked form, it is often referred to as ice, crystal, crank, and glass. Due to its high potential for abuse, meth is classified as a Schedule II drug and is legally available only by prescription. Abuse of the drug is a serious problem in the United States, often resulting in devastating medical, psychological, social, and legal consequences. According to estimates from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 12.6 million Americans (or 5.0 percent) ages 12 and older have tried meth at least once in their life.
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    Opioid Treatment Programs in Indiana - The Use of Medication in Addiction Treatment
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2013-01) Williams, Matthew; Greene, Marion; Wright, Eric
    Addiction to opioids (e.g., heroin, morphine, prescription pain relievers) is a serious health problem with wide-ranging social and economic implications. In 2010, more than 2 million Americans were affected, with 1.9 million U.S. residents addicted to prescription opioids and 359,000 addicted to heroin. Abuse of opioids, particularly heroin, has been associated with unintentional overdoses and transmission of hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases.