The levels of selected metals (Ca, Na, Mg, Fe, Cu, Pb, Ni, Co, Cr and Cd) were determined in effluent, groundwater and soil samples obtained from surgical instrument industries in Sialkot Pakistan by AAS. The metal distribution in the three media was quite divergent with high skewness and standard deviation parameters. These industries indiscriminately discharge the metal laden effluents to nearby lands and freshwater resources. Thus, soil adjacent to these industries exhibited Fe as the major contributor. The multiple correlations in terms of effluent versus soil correlation coefficient matrix evidenced that Ni, Mg, Cr and Cd in the soil originated from the effluents. Multivariate analysis (Principal component analysis and cluster analysis) also confirmed the contamination of soil and groundwater to be rising from surgical industry effluents.
The current case study focuses on a 25 years old, unmarried male, referred with the presenting complaints of intake of Cannabis and aggression. His symptoms fulfilled the criteria of Cannabis Use Disorder; Severe, Currently in a Controlled Environment with environmental risk factors. Assessment was conducted by the means of Behavioral Observation, Mental Status Examination, Clinical Interview with client and his psychologist and Subjective Rating of Symptoms. Management plans were to build and maintain rapport by engaging in different activities with him, insight building of his illness. The client was also taught relapse prevention, craving management and anger management. Overall there was an improvement in the client’s craving.
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