Alcohol Research Paper Alcohol plays too significant a role in society today and should be an after thought as opposed to the most essential addition to any social event. Alcohol creates numerous social‚ economic‚ and health problems that could very easily be stopped if it played a less influential role in every day events. The use of alcohol is prominent in‚ but not limited to three social circles that include students‚ family groups‚ and religious gatherings. Experts have much to
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Alcoholic Anonymous and Al-Anon Groups Nicole P. Thompson SWK-339 Coker College Professor: Jean D. Keefe April 13‚ 2009 Abstract Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Al-Anon groups have helped a lot of people become sober‚ and to deal with an alcoholic family member. It takes a lot for a person to first admit to having a drinking problem‚ and then share their experiences with a room full of people. If they want help‚ that is what they have to do. Research on two AA meetings provided a lot of
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For my addiction meeting‚ I chose to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting. Alcoholism is an addiction that is both‚ professionally and personally relevant for me. Professionally‚ I work at a clinical mental health center were we often see alcoholism or individuals/families in recovery. However‚ on a personal level my grandfather was an alcoholic‚ and both my partner and his father are alcoholics in recovery. My partner‚ only just entered recovery and suffered a recent relapse‚ making
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Facilitator: Dr. Natalie Spencer July 9‚ 2014 Case Study: Jack Today I will briefly summarize two-counseling models and theories (i.e.‚ client centered and Adlerian therapy). The two-model theories will apply to this case study regarding Jack and his alcoholism. I will provide you with strengths and weaknesses pertaining to the two-counseling models and/or theories and the one I would suggest for Jack’s specific situation. In addition‚ Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has become a prevailing disorder
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meetings via computer in search of sobriety than in person. In my thoughts‚ it is questionable whether stigmatization is the driving force behind the increased number of the online users. Indeed‚ I must attest to the fact that‚ stigma surrounding alcoholism still exists tremendously. Especially‚ after having been personally humiliated and laughed at by fellow students at the university during my search for AA self-help meeting was a revelation. This paper will present what I learned as a participant
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opportunities. In: Roman‚ P.M.‚ ed. Alcohol Problem Intervention in the Workplace: Employee Assistance Programs and Strategic Alternatives. Westport‚ CT: Quorum Books‚ 1990. pp. 191-202. Flynn‚ C.F.; Sturges‚ M.S.; Swarsen‚ R.J.; and Kohn‚ G.M. Alcoholism and treatment in airline aviators: One company ’s results. Aviation‚ Space‚ and Environmental Medicine 64(4):314-318‚ 1993. Jone Johnson Lewis. "Betty Ford Quotes." About Women ’s History. URL: http://womenshistory.about.com/od/quotes/a/betty_ford
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Drugs & Alcohol For several decades‚ drugs and alcohol have been a major problem in our society. Not only has the drug problem increased but drug related problems are on the rise. There is no crime that kills more people in the world then alcohol does. These substances affect the body in many ways‚ including the exchange of information within the brain‚ is slowed. Using drugs increases the risk of injury. Car crashes‚ falls‚ burns‚ drowning‚ and suicide are all linked to drug use. The usage
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Defining willpower is very difficult. Willpower has many different names‚ such as determination‚ self-control‚ or resisting temptations. The use of willpower helps individuals choose not to do something that would be detrimental to their future life goals and short goals. It can also be looked at as the act of establishing good reasons for an individual to either do something or not to and then react upon them. It is a conscious effort to regulate one’s self by choosing to do so. For example
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Driving under the influence has affected many people’s lives and families. Today I would like to talk to you about the problems of drinking and driving‚ and why it is a concern for all of us. Driving under the influence is one of the most common and dangerous situations you can put yourself or someone else in. The fact is that drinking and driving is a huge deal and can leave a long trail of broken dreams and hearts. If you drink and drive‚ not only are you putting yourself at risk‚ but your
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