On 2/21/17, anonymous reporting party (RP) reported that resident Roma McAffe (DOB and age unknown) did not have her Percocent for 3 days. RP did not have the exact date of the incident. RP stated that the med techs are not allowed to write in the MAR that a resident's medication is not available. The med techs are to write that the resident refused the medication. Resident in room 127 was out of a medication, Senna. It was documented that the resident refused it because he did not have constipation. RP stated that "The leaders of the pack, Greg and Jerry" are instructing them to write refused because the facility was cited and they do not want to be cited again. RP expresses that they cannot document "falsehood" and at the same time, they…
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut can be described as a novel that is interesting, creative, and well-written. Kurt Vonnegut writes this novel with a satiric voice but also expresses many other emotions as well. The first chapter is very unique because of the way Vonnegut tells the story of how he came about writing this novel and introduces his wartime friend Bernhard O’Hare. Although it seems like it might not belong at all, this chapter gives an introduction that might be needed for a character like Billy Pilgrim. Many times you can see how important Vonnegut is in the story and how important the story is for him.…
Holden’s relationship with phoebe in chapter 21 is coles holden cares alot about phoebe. Holden always tries to protect her. Holden is so comfortable around her because she not hard on him, she understands him, and she always there for him.…
Addicts live in a world full of self-hatred and shame, and a multitude of these individuals do not want anyone to know the truth about their pain. Our textbook states that “ninety-five percent of untreated alcoholics die of alcoholism an average of 26 years early even if their death certificate might read they died of heart disease, cancer, or something else to protect the family, but the real reason they died is due to addiction” (Perkinson, 2012, p. 2). An individual’s repeated drug use causes long-lasting changes in their brain which causes long-lasting changes in their brain which causes the addict to lose voluntary control. The individual’s addiction is their only way of feeling normal which makes them feel hopeless, powerless, helpless,…
The song “All I Want” by Kodaline refers to Holden’s feelings toward Phoebe near the end of the book. For example, when Holden is delusional, he thinks he is going to die of pneumonia and says, “...so finally what I figured I’d do, I figured I’d better sneak home and see her, in case I died and all” (Salinger 156). Holden’s one wish before he dies (or so he thinks) was to go see his kid sister Phoebe. Holden has a very close relationship with his sister, and they are both very fond of the other. This mindset is displayed by the members of Kodaline when they sing “‘cause if I could see your face once more/ I could die a happy man I’m sure” (Kodaline). While “All I Want” is admittedly about a romantic relationship and not one of a sibling nature,…
Dania Reynolds, “Former Addict Speaks Out About His Past Experiences”, www.covecenterforrecovery.com website, Original author, published by Cove Center For Recovery at 10:06 AM , accessed on October 10th,…
Hart is able to connect with readers on the hardships of life and how a single choice can influence your entire life. I originally chose this book to inform myself on drugs in today’s society and what influences the use of them. After reading the book, I was able to understand what causes drug use and how what we learn by the media is somewhat incorrect. This memoir is truly well written and includes a unique way of writing that continuously keeps the reader active and engaged in the…
The most meaningful piece of literature that I have read is Crank by Ellen Hopkins. Crank is the first book in the Crank trilogy. After Crank is the sequel Glass, and finally Fallout. Crank is a beautifully written free verse poetry novel that is composed of 544 pages. The novel is about a teenager named Kristina. Kristina is a junior in highschool and has all A’s.She lives with her her mother, dad, and brother. Kristina lives a normal, happy, and carefree life until she is introduced to the drug Meth or commonly referred to as “Crank”. Kristina soon becomes addicted and can't let go of the grip that methamphetamine has on her. The story goes through the ups and downs of Kristina's addiction, often referencing to Meth as “the monster” and…
The world is full of people striving to be the best they can be. When one finds themselves far from the social idea of “perfect” there is a strong need to improve. While self-improvement is hard, it is also a necessary part of life, setting goals for how one wants their life to turn out. Addiction is a huge obstacle in the way of perfection it can destroy lives when the person with the addiction does not want to change. In the memoir A Million Little Pieces the writer and main character, James Frey, leads a drug addicted life that he turns around in a Minnesota rehab center, demonstrating that self-improvement is the way to salvation. This proves to be a main theme in this work, all throughout showing how he goes from barely functioning to a person full of life and hope for a better future. Frey’s improvement as a person springs from his self-reliant attitude, acceptance of pain, and support from family and family, leaving his rehabilitation experience successful.…
“Welcome to the Monkey House” is a collection of Kurt Vonnegut’s short stories. Vonnegut is best known for his black humor and he is remembered as a major satirist. His stories contain a boatload of irony and dark humor; they are also not afraid to get into more serious topics. They frequently involve a “twist” at the end that surprises the reader. Vonnegut’s “twists” clarify meaning, alters predictions and causes us to have a different perspective than usual.…
In the book Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury creates a futuristic society to exhibit his messages concerning censorship, technology, ignorance and knowledge. Bradbury shows faults in his society that bring out today’s reality, showing relevance to today’s readers.…
This experience was eye opening and I feel that it has better equipped me to help others through the process of recovery. It’s easy to see why addictions are difficult to recover from and why it is considered a lifelong practice. I learned that it takes commitment, courage, and the desire to change and in order to create change, you have to create balance in all areas of your life, because this issue not only affects the addict, but the people around him or her as well. During this…
The novels, Tweak by Nic Sheff and Beautiful Boy by David Sheff have shed an enormous amount of light on a topic that most of the population tries to avoid and pretend doesn’t exist: drug addiction. These novels are both compelling and haunting. They leave the reader anxiously turning each page, unable to read quick enough. Both sides of a drug addiction story, the addicts and the families of addicts, are told with deep sincerity and powerful insight. Because of these novels countless of people have a changed perspective towards addiction, sobriety, and strength. Addicts are not solely comprised of their addiction and addiction does not equal strength. People should not be ashamed to talk about their life story, Nic Sheff explained that “[He’s] come to discover that holding on to secrets about who [he is] and where [he came] from is toxic. [His] secrets will kill [him]” (Sheff, N., 2009, p.322). These novels have challenged society’s “hush, hush” mentality about addiction, and have brought an intimate insight into how addicts and families of addicts think and feel. This information will greatly change addiction treatment, therapy, and the Social Work profession.…
There is no magic bullet or single treatment that works for everyone. Drug treatment is not a quick and easy process. Basically, the longer and more intense the drug use, the longer and more intense the treatment you’ll need. Unfortunately, most people won’t get help until they are desperate and have run out…
In Ray Bradbury’s allegorical novel, Fahrenheit 451, Guy Montag memorizes the Old Testament’s Ecclesiastes and the New Testament’s Revelation because he knows that he is not always going to physically have the books, which allows the author to allude to these books at the end by connecting them to the destroyed city. As it unfold in the novel, when Montag is running away from who he thought was the police “he dropped a book” (121). In this moment Montag knew that he could not go back and try to pick it back up, for the police were after him and he had no time to spare. Therefore, Montag has bits and pieces of both biblical books memorized and it comes in handy towards the end of the novel where it leads Montag’s existence to finally be of importance.…