IELTS writing (Level 2 - Level 4) Topic Write 250 words on the following topic Drugs are becoming more and more common in many countries. What are some of the problems associated with drug abuse‚ and what are some of the possible solutions? Layout Intro 3 sentences Problems 7 sentences Solutions 7 sentences Conclusion 3 sentences Total: 20 sentences Intro Present situation 1-2 sentences This essay will look at Topic Problem 1 Example Problem 2 Example Problem 3 Example Summary Topic Solution
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder characterised by the presence of at least one major depressive episode in the absence of manic episodes and other disorders that may better account for presenting symptoms (e.g. schizoaffective disorder). A major depressive episode is defined as the presence of at least five of the following symptoms; depressed mood‚ loss of interest or pleasure‚ significant weight loss or gain‚ insomnia or hypersomnia‚ psychomotor agitation or retardation‚ fatigue
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Alcohol Abuse Alcohol abuse is a very dangerous condition in that it can cause many problems in a persons life and affect many aspects of their lifestyle. Alcoholism (or alcohol abuse) somehow effects everyone’s life at some point in time; through a parent‚ a sibling‚ a friend‚ or even personal encounters. Alcohol abuse‚ as a medical diagnosis‚ refers to a pattern of behavior characterized by excessive alcohol consumption. This consumption can occur at regular intervals‚ regular weekend intervals
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Behavioral psychology is a theory of learning based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired through various conditioning. In my daily life‚ I went through a lot of conditioning in order to achieve the behavior that I have today. Since my early childhood‚ I have been told by my parents that hard work will always get you a good result. That statement seems familiar‚ isn’t it? Yes‚ it is one of the statements in behavior psychology specifically through Operant Conditioning. Every time my parents
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Cognitive behavioral Therapy (CBT) PROS: helps client recognize they are using extreme language that is not accurate Identifies words and thought process that further hurt a client in their treatment progress CONS: Very challenging as words and beliefs are deep rooted and difficult to bring up and point out to the client. Client may initially feel like the counselor is pointing out their character defects and become defensive. 2. Learning and Behavioral Therapy PROS: Client understands that drugs are
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Substance Abuse And The Effects Of Substance Abuse Substance abuse is seen as maladaptive and not considered dependant but can lead to dependency with certain drugs. There is a huge range of drugs such as alcohol‚ cocaine‚ amphetamines‚ benzodiazepines and opiates. Some of these drugs are illegal in some countries and regions and can lead to criminal prosecution if caught in possession or under the influence of them. Public health practitioners have undertaken many studies into drug abuse from an
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Gardner September 21‚ 2012 Humanistic Perspective and Addiction There are several theories of addiction. All of them are imperfect. All are partial explanations. It is for this reason that it is important to be aware of and question addiction theories. One contemporary psychoanalytical view of substance abuse is that it is a defense against anxiety (Thombs D 2006). Addicts often abuse alcohol and other substances to guard against anxiety and other painful feelings
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Gay: Nature or Nurture? A Research Paper Presented To Prof. Maria Theresa Panzo Department of English CASS‚ MSU-IIT In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for ENGLISH 2 (Writing in the Discipline) Second Semester‚ SY 2012-2013 By Sittie Hainah Diron Asniah Pasagi Hijerah Dimangadap March 11‚ 2013 Table of Contents I. Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 A. The causations and origin of being
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Unit 6 – Case Study Applied Behavioral Analysis II – PS365-01 Kaplan University August 13‚ 2012 Behavior modification is field within psychology that specializes in identifying relationships between a specific behavior and environmental events as well as creating and instituting procedures that help individuals to change a particular behavior. When behavior analysts conduct research they use research designs that help them to identify whether a change in the targeted behavior or dependent
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defining features of drug intoxication and addiction can be traced to disruptions in cell-to-cell signaling. October 01‚ 2007 Carl Sherman‚ NIDA Notes Contributing Writer illustration of a neuron Drugs of abuse alter the way people think‚ feel‚ and behave by disrupting neurotransmission‚ the process of communication between brain cells. Over the past few decades‚ studies have established that drug dependence and addiction are features of an organic brain disease caused by drugs’ cumulative impacts
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