CRM-430 Term Paper Week 5 Draft Summary for Prison Rehabilitation and Counseling Programs I chose to focus this term paper on the various programs offered to prisoners as part of their rehabilitation for introduction back into society. In today’s world there are many who believe that every one can be rehabilitated. The question should be asked; “does rehabilitation really work for everyone?” I will provide statistics on the success and failure rate‚ as well as which programs are most
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Substance Abuse The sociocultural theory‚ the behavioral/cognitive theory and the biological theory are all Viewpoints with which I agree. These viewpoints all share certain elements. The sociocultural theory holds that substance abuse results from stress and environmental factors. In situations where low socioeconomics and unemployment are evident‚ drugs are commonly used as a means of relief from stress. The behavioral/cognitive viewpoint sees the situational substance
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This writer discussed with the patient about alcohol while at a methadone clinic can cause a significant effect with her recovery process. PCP- The patient hasn’t yet located a PCP. This writer again‚ provided the patient with a listing of PCP in her area and gave her deadline by 03/03/2016 to provide a PCP. This writer
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Mate comments on the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver‚ indicating that it is known as the area in Canada most heavily populated by addicts. He states that much of the addict population also struggles with mental illness. He explains the role of methadone in quelling painful withdrawal from opiates‚ going on to provide an anecdote of the effect of an opiate drug on the user from one of his clients: “The first time I did heroin…it was like a warm‚ soft hug.” (Mate‚ 273) Several scientific pieces of
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Rehabilitation versus Incarceration Lee Tergeson‚ actor from the television show OZ said‚ “I know what it is like to be ignored‚ and I think that is the big problem about the prison system: These people are being thrown away. There is no sense of rehabilitation. In some places‚ they are trying to do things. But‚ in most cases‚ it is a holding cell.” (Tergeson‚ 2002) He speaks the truth. Those incarcerated today are not given the chance to change their behavior patterns‚ especially when it is
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the pregnancy process. Once you are addicted‚ to almost anything‚ is very hard to control yourself or to make the choice to stop completely. Imagine finding out you are pregnant and you are addicted to any kind of drugs such as: cocaine‚ heroin‚ methadone‚ tobacco‚ or alcohol. Even though some women may stop this‚ for the health of the baby‚ they are others where they mentally think that their
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are pregnant or nursing‚ people with unknown allergies‚ taking maoi (antidepressants)‚ sedatives or are allergic to sunlight should consult a doctor first.... I donate what I don’t use to a domestic violence shelter‚ a detox clinic and the local methadone clinic. It has manifold uses which include. Manic-depressive symtoms opiate withdrawl insomnia muscle and nerve pain crack overdosing‚ meth too It doesn’t seem to help with alchoholism issues except during the withdrawl period. I did not invent
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WHAT IS HARM REDUCTION? Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies intended to reduce the negative consequences of high risk behavior such as over drinking or drug abuse. Harm reduction is a non judgmental approach that attempts to meet people where they are at with their drinking or drug abuse. Instead of demanding perfect abstinence‚ this pragmatic approach is supportive of anyone who wishes to minimize the harm associated with a high risk behavior such as drinking or drug abuse. Harm
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Substance abuse Eunice Armstrong Psy 270 Axia College University of Phoenix The sociocultural theory states that people use substance abuse because of stress and the environmental factors due to the fact that socioeconomics and unemployment are evident. Thus‚ they use drugs as a means to relief themselves from stress. In addition‚ the
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“Social Capital here refers to features of social organization such as trust‚ norms and networks that can improve the efficiency of society by facilitating coordinated action”( Putman 1993: 169). Introduction In this essay I will compare and contrast social capital with my agency visit. I will discuss the theory of social capital and what role it plays in (CASP) Clondalkin Addiction Support Programme. This paper will look at the target groups in which apply to (CASP) and then look at bonding
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