Article: Know that the risk factors that caused someone to abuse cocaine initially may still be present once they have stopped using. Addictive disease is generally thought to be the combination of genetics and environmental risk factors. Caucasian males are most likely to use cocaine, and low socioeconomic status, as well as lower levels of education, peer pressure, and living in areas that have high levels of crime and drug use may also increase a person's chances of using. Additionally, family risk factors include low parental supervision, divorce, and high family conflict. Learn as much as you can about cocaine addiction. This will help you to understand the treatment options as well as the physical effects you might experience as a result of a cocaine addiction. To learn about cocaine addiction. Narconon is a great resource You may have noticed a variety of strange or unusual behaviors from your loved one recently. Understand that the behaviors that a person displays, such as being more excited, confident, energetic, and talkative than usual, may be due to cocaine addiction. Furthermore, dilated pupils and sensitivity to light are often present in those who abuse cocaine, as well as frequent nose bleeds and runny noses. A person who takes cocaine may also have a decrease in appetite and may also experience depression, apathy, anger, aggression, and hallucinations. Ask yourself and those around you if you've been supplying the addict with the means to keep them using. Bailing the person out of jail and providing transportation allows them to rely on you without having to be responsible for themselves. Additionally, giving the person money, paying for a place to live, and buying items for the person enables them to use their money for drugs instead of what they actually need. Gather friends and family to tell your loved one that they need help with their addiction. Before you meet, make a plan, gather information, and determine what you are going to say during the intervention. You'll want to provide specific examples of destructive behaviors and the impact they have on the addicted person and loved ones; present a treatment plan with clear steps, guidelines, and goals; and state what each person will do if the addict refuses treatment. For example, you might say, "Corey, we are very concerned about your drug use. You've been in jail twice this year and it's put all of us in a financial bind. We love you and we want to help you get the treatment you deserve."
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Understand the risk factors for drug addiction. Know the signs of cocaine addiction. Admit whether family has been enabling the person. Stage an intervention for a loved one who is in denial.

Problem: Article: Asthma tends to start during childhood, though it can affect both men and women of all ages. Adult women tend to be at higher risk than adult men. During childhood, however, more boys than girls have asthma. Other factors play a role in asthma as well. Along with environmental factors, there are genetic factors. If someone in the family has asthma or atopy (extreme allergies), the risk for asthma is increased. In asthma, the breathing airways (bronchi, bronchioles) are inflamed. This pattern of inflammation causes the airways to swell and to be sensitive to a number of inhaled substances that act as triggers for an asthma attack. During an asthma attack, the airways become even more swollen and narrowed, making it very difficult to breath. Also, part of the inflammatory response in the lungs includes the production of mucus. During an asthma attack, even more mucus is produced, increasing the difficulty of getting a full breath and getting enough oxygen. There are 2 main types of asthma: intrinsic (non-allergic) and extrinsic (allergic) asthma. Extrinsic asthma is more common, directly involves an immune response, and is triggered by inhaled substances. Intrinsic asthma is triggered by cold air, exercise, dry air, and stress. The immune response is somewhat less critical in intrinsic asthma, but both involve an inflammatory response. Both forms of asthma can be mild, moderate or severe and both can be intermittent. Diagnosis is usually by a history of symptoms and family historyyou need to have a diagnosis from your physician. The most common symptoms of asthma are: coughing (often worse at night or early in the morning), wheezing (a whistling or squeaking sound that occurs during a breath), tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can be triggered by a number of different substances or events. It is not altogether clear what causes asthma. However, there is some solid evidence that the lack of exposure to bacteria, viruses, fungi, molds, and other pathogens early in life is at the root cause of asthma. This is called the "Hygiene Hypothesis." The immune system discriminates between "self" and "non-self." Part of the way the immune system learns to do this is by being exposed, from birth, to a variety of pathogens, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. Because modern society puts so much emphasis on sanitation and cleanliness, we spend a good deal of time sterilizing our environment. As a result, it is proposed that our immune systems do not learn those essential early lessons and tends to over-react in some cases (autoimmune diseases, atopy, allergies) and under-react in other cases (increased number of infections). One bit of evidence that supports this hypothesis is that children who are raised on farms and around animals tend to have lower rates of both asthma and allergies (atopy).
Summary: Assess whether you are at high or low risk of having asthma. Understand what asthma is. Understand the different types of asthma. Look for symptoms of asthma. Research theories about the causes of asthma.

While whispering might seem like a method of preserving one's voice, it actually puts much more strain on your vocal chords than speaking normally does. Whispering also has a drying effect that can cause voice loss. Take every opportunity to whisper instead of talking at a regular volume by pretending that you need to be discreet during conversations, or by starting discussions in quiet places (e.g. a library). This will make your throat sore and your voice raspy. While professional singers generally warm up their voices before performing, amateur singers have a tendency to wear out their voices by singing too loudly and out of pitch. Spend an evening doing karaoke with friends to enjoy yourself while trying to lose your voice. The act of projecting your voice to fill a room or hall is very likely to cause bruising or swelling of your vocal cords, resulting in temporary laryngitis. Coughing or clearing your throat can put a strain on your larynx, diminishing your voice. Excessive coughing commonly causes laryngitis, either in the short term or long-term. To lose your voice fast, prompt yourself to cough, or clear your voice repetitively until it becomes hoarse and raspy. Lose your voice in a fun way by attending a loud concert or sporting event. Get into the action and cheer, sing along, or scream as much as possible. While losing one's voice is often considered a downside of these fun experiences, it can be seen as a success when that is your ultimate goal. Visiting a dance club, attending a demonstration, or going go karting are also options for loud activities that encourage voice exertion.
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Whisper as much as possible. Growl often. Sing karaoke. Clear your throat or cough. Attend a concert or sports event.