Drug and alcohol addiction has been a major problem in the United States for a long time. In this paper we will look at the different drugs that people become addicted to and the affects on their abusers. Many people can abuse drugs and alcohol yet not consider themselves addicted. There are some drugs that are very commonly abused because of their accessibility and prevalence within the community. Once an individual becomes addicted to a certain drug or alcohol it is very difficult to stop because
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Running head: CONTROLLED DRUG USE: IS ADDICTION A “DISEASE”? Application: Controlled Drug Use: Is Addiction A “Disease”? 5/15/2011 Controlled Drug Use: Is Addiction a “Disease”? Alcoholism is a disease in which the intake of alcohol becomes intense. Many of us drink alcohol to socialize which is not alcoholism. In the United States more than half of all individuals at least from time to time drink beverages that contain alcohol (NSDUH‚ 2008). An alcoholic is a recurrent usual. Alcohol
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students will be able to: I. Objectives 1. Discuss the factors that influence people to use drugs; 2. Explain stimulant drugs and their effects; 3. Share experiences among the students II. Subject Matter Topic: Drug Education Reference/s: Enjoy Life with P.E and HEALTH Textbook pages 240-254 Materials: Visual Aids‚ Laptop‚ Projector Values Integration: Develop a genuine commitment to fight drug dependencies III. Strategy A. Preparation Teacher’s Activity “Good Morning class!”
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Cocaine Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug of abuse. Individuals who have tried cocaine have described the experience as a powerful high that gave them a feeling of supremacy. However‚ once someone starts taking cocaine‚ one cannot predict or control the extent to which he or she will continue to use the drug. The major ways of taking cocaine are sniffing or snorting‚ injecting‚ and smoking (including free-base and crack cocaine). Health risks exist regardless of whether cocaine is inhaled
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is marred with distraction as you continually check your smart phone. Finally‚ you’re in bed‚ tossing and turning. Once again‚ you wake up exhausted. Whew! No wonder you’re stressed. Stress is like drugs‚ proposes Dr. Heidi Hanna‚ The American Institute of Stress. Both stress and drug addiction have similar symptoms: increased heart rate and blood pressure‚ high blood sugar‚ migraines‚ skin problems and premature aging to name but a
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Informative Speech – Topical Orientation General purpose: Addiction to prescription drugs Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the growing problem of prescription drug abuse‚ some common drugs that cause abuse‚ and their effects and some common treatments. Pattern: People living in today’s society must be aware about the dangers that prescription Drugs can cause them‚ as well as the people around them. Introduction: * Attention : Is it possible
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damaging today ’s society. Addictions are a fast growing concern‚ it has branched off and caused many problems whether it be related to drugs‚ alcohol‚ gambling‚ sex‚ Internet‚ or eating. Addictions are something society faces everyday. Although there are many reasons behind why addiction are growing‚ and where they stemmed from‚ today ’s society has focused primarily on how someone with an addictions problem can seek help. Also the many Gaps and Barriers around addictions are enabling people who wish
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1) Throughout the border state of Punjab‚ whether in villages or cities‚ drugs have become a scourge. Opium is prevalent‚ refined as heroin or other illegal substances. Schoolboys sometimes eat small black balls of opium paste‚ with tea‚ before classes. Synthetic drugs are popular among those too poor to afford heroin. 2) The scale of the problem‚ if impossible to quantify precisely‚ is undeniably immense and worrisome. India has one of the world’s youngest populations‚ a factor that is
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contemporary society‚ the youth continue facing many problems that hinder their personal development and interfere with their lives significantly. Title The many challenges young adults face today vary greatly from peer pressure‚ to family issues and drug use or abuse. These are some of the difficult choices facing parents and young adults daily and ought to be dealt with. I. Introduction A. Relationship hardships B. Not being able to maintain academic success C. Lack of motivation We have yet
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Thalia Garcia Psychology 10/1/13 Ever wondered why we act the way we do and how we become who we are? Well it all dates back to when we were just infants. As we grow older we constantly learn from what we see and feel. As babies‚ we connect with our caregivers in a way we sense what they sense that can shape us as we develop. Let’s use the Kaufman family for example (question two). Mrs. Kaufman spends a lot of time stroking‚ cuddling‚ and rocking her infant
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