It is also notable that the use of illicit drugs and alcohol is not high among military professionals in comparison with the other members of the society. Stress and the nature of the working environment [...]
It is possible to see individuals who have health problems because of drugs and those who still do not understand the danger.
In other words, prior to introducing an educational intervention to the target audience, the enhancement of nurses' knowledge of the issue of the opioid crisis and the means of managing it must take place.
The factors defining the occurrence of drug use disorders include genetic predisposition and increased sensitivity of reward receptors in the brain, as well as the widespread availability of drugs, i.e, frequent prescription of opioid analgesics [...]
Supervised Injection Services in Interior BC as the means of managing the problem of substance dependence. Financial constraints, the lack of patient education, and service inaccessibility define the problem in the specified region and, particularly, [...]
The involvement of stakeholders is an essential condition for the effectiveness of this model of work and its results, and all the roles should be allocated in accordance with the capabilities of the program's participants.
The paper analyzes studies regarding some of the most widespread types of substances, as well as discusses the role of the rap culture in the growing number of young addicts in the U.S.
There are many successful attempts to define a dual diagnosis, and some of them will be discussed in this paper to investigate this type of diagnosis, recognise the social determinants of health, and discuss the [...]
The mission of the chosen program is to educate people about the threats of heroin. The participants of this program have to get access to the information about heroin addiction globally and recognize the suggestions [...]
The overall mission of the program is to make sure that participants overcome the problem of heroin abuse through having information and tools necessary for dealing with the issue. The cultural variable should be at [...]
Issues such as gender violence and inequality can also be addressed in a society that intends to minimize the number of heroin users or abusers.
The growing addiction, abuse, and overdose of opioids in the United States are some of the main concerns among the federal agencies involved in safeguarding public health.
When the colonization of the Americas started, the consumption of alcohol was common practice in Europe, and it spread across the New World following the development of American society.
On the other hand, addiction is the inability to stop practicing a harmful habit despite its negative consequences, as it is connected to the physical or psychological pleasures.
The prevention of the development of addictions is achieved through the integration of the client into the community and neutralisation of the stressors that can lead to drug or alcohol misuse.
When it comes to prevalence, these substances are taken the most by individuals aged between 12 and 25 years of age.
The significance of using the approach rooted in cognitive therapy is justified by the fact that the process of educating both nurses and patients must be the primary focus of the program.
As stressed above, shaping the process of drug medications intake, including the dosage, the frequency, and the amount of the medication provided to the patient, one will be able to handle the issue of opioid [...]
This implies that the earlier the start of the use of drugs, the higher the chances of the risk of becoming addicted.
The researchers claim that the legalization of marijuana in California led to the development of the acceptance of marijuana use as well as the increase in this drug consumption.
All the sources are closely related to the problem of alcohol addiction and, therefore, are included in the research. The study aimed to investigate the effect of the social cognitive theory implementation on people willing [...]
The fast-acting characteristic of ACTIQ is a result of being absorbed in the mucosal lining of the mouth. ACTIQ is a synthetic drug that is available as lozenges/lollipops, which are designed to be sucked in [...]
The first two authors are the representatives of the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health at the American University of Beirut, and Martins is from the Department of Mental Health, the John Hopkins University.
When it comes to the use of opioids, there are also a number of dangers associated with it, such as engaging in delinquent or violent behaviors, which may be a risk for X, who already [...]
It should also be pointed out that in the earlier conversation Wilson expressed interest in transferring to a base that would be closer to home and revealed his intention to terminate service in order to [...]
As can be seen, binge drinking has a serious impact on the health of Minnesota citizens, leading to injuries and car crashes.
Compensatory modifications in the CNS that are caused by drugs of abuse constitute the neuroadaptations and they oppose the reinforcing effects of the drug.
Therefore, the first preferred sources for the program are the County Commission and the Alabama Department of Corrections. The program can be financed by the Montgomery County Commission in the short term and Alabama Department [...]
The aim of the program is to address the drug abuse in parolees and probationers during their probations and decrease the use of drugs in them.
CIDI-SAM is a structured and standardized interview, which is used in the assessment of substance use and abuse. Then a set of questions is given to all the respondents and answers analyzed.
The research worked on the hypothesis that the treatment would reduce or result in the total cessation of drug use, and better relations with family and friends.
The article "An evaluation of the Ho ouna Pono curriculum: A pilot study of culturally grounded substance abuse prevention for rural Hawaiian youth" by Okamoto, Kulis, Helm, Lauricella, and Valdez emphasizes the significance of adopting [...]
One of the articles deals with the association between drug and alcohol use and EI. The other article deals with the relationship between emotional intelligence and cocaine use.
In my opinion, the average minimum drinking age should be lowered to eighteen years of age because various sources have shown that drinking alcohol for many youths begins as early as the age of eleven [...]
The intervention in question is based on the three domains that are referred to as "the pleasant life", "the engaged life" and "the meaningful life".
Although many people believe that marijuana is harmless and the access to it should be unlimited, it has a number of negative health effects and might lead to addiction.
According to Lee, Kim, and Kim, the Oklahoma bombing, and the series of criminal activities that preceded the attack were largely attributed to the drug abuse among the youth.
Although drug abuse encompasses improper use of drugs disregarding the prescriptions of medical practitioners, the principal challenges of drug abuse occasion from abuse of drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and marijuana.
The seriousness of the health problem stems from the fact that alcoholism among the youth has become part of a young and growing culture among many American students who see it as a "part-time activity".
The families of individuals who have committed a drug related offense should be investigated in order to ensure the practice is acceptable and capable of supporting the needs of more societies.
Towards the end of the 20th century, most of the studies focusing on substance abuse focused on the needs of men.
To reduce drug use in probationers and the probability of a new crime, the approach to drug testing needs to be changed.
Due to the wide availability of alcohol, it is often used in combination with other drugs for an enhanced effect. Another reason for polydrug use is to alleviate the negative effects of a particular drug [...]
Nowadays, the growing and sale of opium is legal for the medical application in India, Australia, and Turkey. In the 1930s, amphetamine was sold as an inhalant, and then also in the form of pills.
Stress is laid on access to education and the distribution of social wealth. Because social inequality is a common problem, those affected by it are under the risk of becoming drug addicts.
The use of LSD is typically characterized by vivid hallucinations and a dream-like state of consciousness. The drug is used recreationally for its mood-changing effects, which include a sensation of euphoria and extreme relaxation.
The rise in the heart rate can also be viewed as one of the primary effects that CM has on the addict's body in the first few weeks of the drug abuse.
While alcohol has medicinal properties and can potentially improve the mood, it has many unwanted side effects and causes more damage around the world than the rest of the drugs combined. The failures of anti-alcohol [...]
Such children tend to think that they are the causes of the problem, which would end up affecting them psychologically. Since children are not helped to get out of the horrifying scenarios, they end up [...]
Generally, substance abuse by employees in a workplace is more likely to be disruptive as it will negatively affect the productivity of the employees.
The presence of an alcoholic or substance abuser is a family that leaves an imprint on the relationships inside and outside of a family, as well as on the child development and the mental health [...]
Both books are memoirs of a father and his son while the first book is written by father David, and the latter one reveals the point of view of his son.
The patient experiences urges to use drugs regardless of the apparent negative consequences of this practice. Therapists and clients consider this stage to be the most difficult.
Probably the main reason why The Corner does deserve to be considered utterly insightful, in the sense of how it treats the theme of drug-addiction, is that it exposes the fallaciousness of the assumption that [...]
The American government has been using powerful measures and laws to deal with the problem. The main area of concern therefore focuses on the effectiveness of this fight against illicit drugs in the United States.
The universal definition of a disease is anything that is capable of causing an imbalance in the body's nervous system thus, going by this definition then it is a disease, but in this century whereby [...]
One of the implications of the adolescent and adult driving while intoxicated is enduring the life after the occurrence of breaking the law.
The results of the discussion coincide with the given statement and in conclusion the necessity of the further investigation of this issue is given.
This essay focuses on a brief overview related to substance abuse disorders with a specific reference to the case of Betty Ford.
The first step is to understand the unique needs of the targeted population. The tool will also identify the major gaps affecting the wellbeing of different workers.
Apart from the high number of deaths that are associated with the social menace, the problem has also been the main cause of low grades among students.
According to the author of this article, understanding the past, present, and future of substance abuse treatment is quite important to a social worker.
An example of such a model is the 12-step approach that appeared in 1935 and emphasized the necessity of the "spiritual awakening" of the addicts.
The family will also be forced to use the best strategies in order to take care of the affected person. Members of the family and relatives should also acquire similar skills in order to interact [...]
Nothing special is needed to become a member of the meetings at the Palatine club the only demand is the desire to stop drinking.
Fraser and Moore's case study describes a number of complex social processes and relations that usually surround the drug production and consumption like the development of stereotypes, neglect of the existing social norms, and human [...]
First and foremost it must be noted that the main difference between the methadone maintenance approach and the therapeutic community approach is that the former believes in illegal substance abstinence through the use of substitute [...]
Considering the benefits that would accompany the legalization of marijuana and its treatment like alcohol, I strongly agree with Buckley's comparison; marijuana should be treated like alcohol. First, the use of marijuana affects the body [...]
Drug use can lead to a couple of dangerous choices, because the one using the drug usually has a poor lack of judgment when called upon to make a decision while under the influence of [...]
The impacts of drug abuse are not felt by the individual youth only; they are also felt at a family and societal level. The earlier the diagnosis and discovery of a drug abuse, the higher [...]
Attributable to the greater impact of addiction in females when compared to males, many studies and caregivers propose the application of women-only programs in treatment.
With this in mind, it should also be said that some assessment tool should be created for Sampson to be able to determine whether he has any symptoms of depression or not.
To measure the effectiveness of this kind of treatment, it is necessary to apply relapse treatment outcome model. In conclusion, it is possible to note that the effectiveness of TC drug treatment can be measured [...]
The hypotheses developed in this paper are of immense importance in guiding a study aimed at identifying credible evidence on how alcohol consumption during adolescence is associated with mental health challenges and increased STI risk [...]
Drinking and driving is unbecoming and reckless; driving is more than just moving a car and so drivers should make sure that they are attentive and cautious enough.
Essentially, this case study will allow the evaluation of the prevailing cases of drug abuse among the youth. In this regard, the pain and peer pleasure cannot be persevered to allow an explicit cure of [...]
The donors also have an important role to play in the operations of the company because they finance the organisation's activities.
The main scope of the recovery movement is to prove the individual's potential for recovery and resistance to the addiction. With regard to the above-presented analysis of the Recovery Movement, Minnesota Model of Treatment derives [...]
The legal drinking age is influential and acts as one of the contributors to drug abuse and addiction noticed among the youths and minority groups.
The first prevention strategy outlined in the document is the involvement of young people in all levels of the prevention program establishment. Concurrently, it is crucial to relate this technique with the subject of culture [...]
Environment is a critical contributor to the aspects of drug abuse and the alleged addiction. This indicates that the ultimate effect of a given drug is not the only contributor to drug abuse and addiction.
The difference in the drinking habits of the students who ascribe to the philosophical as well as those who ascribe to the technical lifestyles can be attributed to the time available for the two groups [...]
Thus the paper will analyze the social role played by alcohol drinking and the social significance of the places where the drinking takes place.
According to Best, et al, the aim of the study was to find out if there is a correlation between treatment for drug use using methadone and crime. The research conducted by Best, et al.has [...]
From the above information it is evident that much of the information that is lacking and is hard to obtain in this type of research, is the views of drug abusers themselves.
The problem of the meth epidemic originated from the western sides of the US, and later spread to the East Coast.
An analysis of the ethicality of Project Prevention's mission requires a delicate balance between respecting the autonomy of the mother and the right of the unborn child to receive appropriate parental care and love.
The research focused on some of the demographic factors that show prevalence in the usage of hard drugs. It was also clear from the two sources of data that race and gender are factors that [...]
In addition, other local stakeholders were also incorporated in the program with the aim of boosting the drugs awareness campaign. According to Arevian, the objectives of the training program were met as anticipated.
The increase in the use of Crack for instance, has been because of the change in the mode of usage. This has been because of the use of the syringe.
The latter measure is not merely being advocated by the proponents of marijuana use since the legalization of marijuana has been supported by NAACP not because it fully backs the smoking of marijuana.
The core issues mentioned in the article revolves around addiction and abuse of opioid agents as well as its relation to the use of heroin and marijuana.
I strongly believe that drunk driving is the problem which must be solved, however, the solutions to the problem which have already existed could not eliminate the problem.
The article describes the focus of the mother on the positive results of treatment and her plans to find the physician to assist her to treat the boy with the help of marijuana legally.
The changes as well as the psychosocial factors revolving around the adolescents make them a unique group, especially regarding substance abuse and treatment of substance abuse problems. Keeping the company of peers who are involved [...]
If an action is carried out with the use of objects in opposition to the regulations and strategies of the substance, it is as well abuse of the substance.
In sum, it is agreeable that the significance of using tax payers' money to fund the mandatory treatment of drug addicts is a necessary and worthy course.
The abuse of drugs and alcohol among the adolescent is a major problem in the United States and other developed nations.
The plant was grown in the United States of America for agricultural purposes during the colonial period up to the beginning of the 20th century.
The memoir about a young and energetic man and his struggle to overcome addiction to alcohol and other drugs by spending much time in rehabilitation is moving.
It is my humble opinion that the billions of dollars being spent on the war against marijuana should be diverted to more useful projects like feeding the less fortunate in the society.
Many individuals tend to believe that the use of Marijuana is morally wrong as it alters the mental state of the user and leads to dangerous addictions and actions in the end.
In evaluating the validity of this hypothesis one is able to know the measures to take and expectations to be derived by the end of the research.
For the first time in the history of America, the number of new abusers of prescription drugs was at par with that of marijuana users.
The director of this film is of the view that only a father to a child can teach him values and good morals.
The central viewpoint is that it is not an absolute truth that drug use is not an obvious cause of crime.