The Canadian Center for Substance Abuse (CCSA) based in Ottawa, Canada, is the author of the CCSA website. The references of the site are trusted documents, which include international organization reports, government documents, and ‘nongovernmental organization’ (NGO) documents. CCSA is an NGO that specializes in drug-related concerns. This includes the formulation of policies and their implementation. Furthermore, the organization has 20-years of experience in matters related to educating the public and the whole world on matters concerning substance abuse (CCSA).
The display of dates on the site is clear. However, in some instances, it is not easy to understand what the dates mean especially during the initial instances. For example, consider the information posted on the right side of the site about alcohol as the leading killer followed by AIDS. It is noteworthy that at the top of the information, the date posted is Monday, February 14, 2011, yet against the information, the date is February 11, 2011.
Thus, one cannot clearly understand what these dates mean. Similarly, the date indicating the initial posting of the site is not available. On the other hand, the date when the page was last revised is clear thus February 14, 2011. Moreover, the copyright date is also clear at the bottom of each page thus 2008. The contents on the page require regular updates. This is because information about substance abuse, which benefits society is present. It is also evident that the links on the page point to the correct internet site addresses. For example, the Facebook link on the site leads to the Facebook page of the organization (CCSA).
The author has cited all the sources used to develop the site. There is a clear possibility of verifying the authenticity of these documents. This is because the author has provided information about the origin of the documents through links; furthermore, the contacts of the information sources are available. It is noteworthy that some information contained in the site focuses on research, but the author has not provided the methods of research. The only information provided is for the data congregated. The information on alcohol as the leading killer followed by AIDS, made me believe the site’s accuracy. This is because the information is sourced from the ‘World Health Organization (WHO) report. On logging into the WHO site, the same information is available.
CCSA aims to provide leadership and analysis of information based on evidence. Moreover, it mobilizes other partners to help reduce the harm resulting from abuse of substances and alcohol. The site provides information on substance abuse in Canada and globally; thus, it is an informative site. The organization is trusted, as it has existed for the last 20 years. Furthermore, it has formulated various policies implemented by different organizations including the government. These policies have been effective in the fighting of war against alcohol and other substance abuse globally (CCSA).
According to Galanter & Kleber (2008), cases of drug abuse amongst nursing professionals are rare. It is evident that familial backgrounds, overachievement, working too hard and low self-esteem are contributing factors. The effects of these drugs make them fail to perform efficiently whilst working. This might lead to their dismissal from duty. Some of the issues resulting from this behavior include the provision of medication errors on patients, the death of patients, and the increase of legal proceedings related to the mistreatment of patients by nursing personnel. Cases of substance abuse by patients are widespread. Effects of this activity on patients include failure to adhere to medication, chaotic home, and hospital environment, poor parenting, and low self-esteem (Aschenbrenner & Venable, 2008).
References
Aschenbrenner, D. & Venable, S. (2008). Drug Therapy in Nursing. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Canadian Center on Substance Abuse (CCSA). Working to reduce alcohol and drug related harm. Web.
Galanter, M. & Kleber, H. (2008). The American Psychiatric Publishing textbook of substance abuse treatment. Virginia, VA: American Psychiatric Pub.