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Meningitis is an infection (usually viral) that causes an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It can affect any breed of dog, but some dog breeds inherit breed-specific forms of meningitis, and it is not known how or why this happens. Some breeds known to inherit this disease are beagles, Bernese mountain dogs, pugs, and Maltese terriers. Common symptoms of canine meningitis include: Fever Neck pain "Stiff" neck and rigidity (difficulty moving the head and neck) Weakness in the legs Loss of balance/equilibrium Seizures Meningitis cannot be treated without proper veterinary care. The most common course of action is to suppress the immune response, typically through high doses of steroid treatment. Prednisone is commonly prescribed for dogs with meningitis, though your vet may prescribe other medications, either with or without prednisone. Canine meningitis is rarely curable, and while treatment options can reduce the symptoms and improve a dog's quality of life in the short term, relapses are quite common, and may be fatal. Alert your veterinarian of any signs of relapse in your pet.

summary: Identify the symptoms of meningitis. Administer medication. Watch for signs of relapse.

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This means that you will need to practice chanting regularly. After chanting regularly for a prolonged period of time, it will become easier to stay focused even in the midst of distraction. Chanting is a unique form of worship in that it requires no previous sense of inspiration. You do not need to perfect it or feel moved before engaging in it. You only need to commit to starting it. In this sense, chanting is a devotional practice. Even if the words do not inspire you as you begin to speak them, you are offering a heartfelt prayer through the words and through the discipline you display in reciting them. Auto suggestions are ideas you plant deep within your consciousness to help guide your subconscious thoughts and behaviors. Your autosuggestion could be something as straightforward as, "When I think useless thoughts, I will become aware of it and refocus on chanting." After chanting for several minutes, repeat your autosuggestion five times in a row. You can either recite it in the middle of your chants or wait until you finish a full period of chanting. There is no rule saying that you can only chant when you have perfect peace and quiet. In fact, taking a few minutes in the midst of your busy day to recite a chant can help clarify your mind, heart, and spirit. It is often easiest to repeat a chant during your daily activities when that chant is one you have already used during a time of focused meditation.

summary: Treat chanting as a spiritual discipline. Repeat an autosuggestion after chanting sessions. Chant silently throughout the day.

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People try new things when they want something about their lives to be different. When people turn toward drugs or other addictive substances which can include alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine, among other things they focus on the presumed benefits of the changes they may provide, and not the potential harms. Some people try drugs because they are seeking to soothe or avoid physical or psychological pain. Others want to experience a sense of "escape" from their lives, for reasons ranging from trauma to boredom. They may use drugs in order to feel unique or "special," or in order to feel "normal." A UK study conducted at the turn of the new millennium indicated that the top five reasons for drug use included relieving depression and to feel intoxicated. In such cases, people are clearly focusing on the short-term benefits of temporarily changing their perceptions. Young people often have their first sip of alcohol, drag of a cigarette, or sexual experience based on the notion that "everyone else is doing it." This same type of peer pressure is often a major reason why they try using drugs as well. People are more likely to try drugs when they are in settings where it is considered commonplace or normal to do so. After all, however independent they may be, everyone on some level wants to "fit in." The UK drug use study mentioned elsewhere also lists "keep awake at night while socializing" and "enhance an activity" among the top five reasons for drug use. Especially among young people, the pressure to be the "life of the party" may factor strongly in the choice to try using drugs. People who lack strong support networks such as family, friends, organized activities, etc. that discourage drug use tend to be more likely to try drugs. It cannot be denied that people of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels try and abuse drugs. For instance, some 50% of young people in the UK age 16-24 have tried illegal drugs. That said, factors like poverty, unsettled home environments, and lack of access to educational or employment opportunities or social services can increase the likelihood of drug use by removing apparent alternatives. The more reasons someone has to want to "escape," and the fewer alternatives that are within reach, the more likely he or she is to try legal or illegal drugs. Stressful environments clearly influence drug use, as nearly 97% of respondents in the UK study listed a desire to "relax" as their main reason for using. However, an environment that produces a sense of boredom can also feed a desire to experiment or rebel by trying drugs. Plenty of young, well-to-do people try drugs for such reasons, for instance. Each and every one of us is wired differently, and some of us are more predisposed to trying drugs and/or becoming addicted to them. This does not mean we have no say in the matter, though nobody must use drugs. It is simply easier for some people to get started than others. People who are more impulsive or prone to take risks are more likely to try drugs (or go hang-gliding, for that matter). Those of a more cautious or pensive nature are less likely, but of course not immune. People with low self-esteem, high stress, or signs of depression are also more susceptible to drug use.
summary: Recognize that people want a change. Consider external pressures. Examine environmental factors. Look into personality traits.