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    Certain models and theories regarding addiction have a tremendously valuable impact con society’s reaction toward addiction. There are certain aspects of each theory which are very important in the treatment of addiction. Not all addicts and alcoholics fit into the specific criteria of one theory or model so it is beneficial for Chemical Dependency Counselors to have an in depth understanding of various theories to draw from. Most theories about addiction fail to provide a comprehensive account of

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    Ludvigsen September 5‚ 2012 Running Ahead: Alcohol vs. Drugs Alcohol vs. Drugs This essay is about the use of alcohol and/or drugs that can be harmful and deadly to an individual. Alcohol can be used for different reasons‚ like for a special occasion or you can be on a casual date‚ but it can also be used for depression in which most cases people abuse it by going over the limit. People who abuse alcohol use it to cover up personal problems that have occurred in their

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    convincing - they need support. Example: |Conclusion: |Marijuana should be legalized | |Supporting statement 1: |It is less harmful to people’s health than alcohol. | |Supporting statement 2: |A very large percentage of the population uses it. | Section 3: Specific Evidence When you are providing support‚ you must provide specific

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    ALCOHOL REHABILITATION Due to the fact that alcohol is a psychoactive substance‚ it is incredibly easy to become addicted to these adult spirits. The state of this addiction is called alcoholism‚ and has an intense impact on your central nervous system. No matter how many people attempt to minimize the reality of alcoholism‚ we at (Location Name)‚ understand the traumatic and devastating consequences of short-term‚ as well as long-term alcohol abuse‚ and are here to help you in your journey to a

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    Addiction: A Disease of the Brain Chad Steelmon Dual Enrollment English 101 Mrs. Munger December 14‚ 2012 Abstract Through years past and years presently‚ addictions have grown and changed in style and substance. The leaders in substance addictions transpose every year with the usual frontrunners of alcohol and tobacco. Addictions are truly a disease that is extremely hard to overcome‚ but it can be done. With endurance and acceptability to setbacks‚ an addiction can become

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    Addiction: A Disease Or A Choice? Several people argue whether drug addiction is a disease or a choice. Today‚ I will be discussing this argument in hopes to have a better understanding as to why this topic is so controversial. Throughout my research‚ I easily found information on this topic and I am still not sure I have found any answers. The biggest argument is that addiction is a choice not a disease. For those on the other side of the argument they claim just the opposite. According

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    Discuss biological approaches to addiction (9+16 Marks) The genetics of addiction: * People who have an addictive personality are likely to be predisposed to it because of their genes. * Family and twin studies have demonstrated that genes contribute towards the development of alcohol dependence‚ with heritability estimates of between 50 and 60 % for both males and females. McGue‚ 1999 * Fowler et al‚ 2007 – found that in a study of 1‚214 twins genetic influences played a role in the

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    Intergenerational Patterns of Addiction Jodi Stillman Genograms can be very enlightening for families. Many patterns of multigenerational issues can be exposed and explored by beginning with a genogram. There are patterns of medical issues that can be brought to light and give a family a chance to make healthier choices in an effort to stave off the effects of genetic predispositions to certain illnesses. The same can be said for patterns of addictions across multiple generations of the family

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    By law alcohol companies in the country are only allowed to advertise at the point of sale‚ but most of the popular brands manage to advertise themselves thorough indirect methods‚ which might entail coming up with products such as clothing range‚ mineral water‚ music albums and exclusive merchandize with the same name. These products are then marketed aggressively to improve the visibility of the brand. Alcohol is shown as the part of attractive lifestyle‚ within the reach of normal aspirations

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    being a workaholic they gain personal achievements and finical worth. They do not focus on their emotional and physical wellness. These people tend to work most of their lives to gain what they need. Most times workaholics can be categorized as an addiction. These people can get addicted to working in a couple of ways. Such as‚ they can get addicted to the time aspect of it. They always have to be doing something and stay productive with their time. These people think that relaxation is a waste of time

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