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Abstract: Non-Traditional Forest Products which are biologically cultivated products from the forest tend to aid the survival or the livelihoods of the local people. In this regard, occurrences of changes in the quantity of these non-timber forest products has become an issue of concern as the local people tend to suffer indirectly from certain actions they made which has resulted to a change in climate. Climate Change has become a threat to livelihoods due to abnormalities in the rainfall and temperature patterns which diminishes the amount of Non-Traditional Forest Products over comparable periods. Therefore, the incorporation of adaptation measures can serve as ways to reduce vulnerability of the local people to the challenges posed by climate change. However, the aim of this research study undertaken was to provide a credible assessment of how climate change has an impact on Non-Traditional Forest Products in the Birim Central Municipality, also make significant recommendations for the practice of sustainable adaptation measures by local people situated in the vicinity.

Keywords: Non-Traditional Forest Products, climate change, biodiversity, livelihood, adaptation measures.

Title: IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE VARIATIONS OF NON-TRADITIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS IN THE BIRIM CENTRAL MUNICIPALITY, GHANA

Author: Louisa Ofori-Nyarko, Yidong Guan

ISSN 2350-1049

International Journal of Recent Research in Interdisciplinary Sciences (IJRRIS)

Paper Publications

Abstract: In modern medicine, the prescribing of medication has become the full norm when it comes to treating patients. However, one must note the long-term side-effects of such prescription drugs. It should also be noted that most or if not every prescription drug is produced and manufactured with chemicals evasive to the human body. Thus, many negative long-term effects can take place, although the medication can alleviate the pain in a short and prompt period of time. An example of this can be seen in the usage of ADHD medication. Although ADHD drugs can help relieve the child’s brain of hyperactive activity, constant medication can cause risks of inducing cardiovascular diseases. Another example is the prescription of benzodiazepines, which is a chemical that helps reduce sharp pain. While benzodiazepines medication has helped with bodily pains, studies have shown it to cause depression, high anxiety, and emotional irregularities. However, this does not mean that prescription medicine should be dismissed altogether. Rather, medication should be prescribed in a few doses and on a strict schedule until the patient does not have to be dependent upon the drug. Prescribing the right medication for patients is important as well since there are many cases in which patients have been prescribed the wrong medicine. Also, considering alternative medication with lighter chemicals as well as therapy should be considered.

Keywords: Side-effects of prescription and medication, ADHD drugs and cardiovascular diseases, opioid medication and mental health disorders, drug adherence scheduling, pharmacotherapy and soft music treatment for depression, alternative medication.

Title: The Negative Side-Effects of Prescription Drugs

Author: Gayeon Lee

ISSN 2350-1049

International Journal of Recent Research in Interdisciplinary Sciences (IJRRIS)

Paper Publications