Substance abuse amongst women who are of the childbearing ages has risen in the United States‚ in fact substance abuse is much higher in this age group than with any other age group. While this is a problem within itself already‚ the problem worsens when a woman who was already abusing drugs gets pregnant. It should be assumed that taking drugs during a pregnancy is extremely dangerous‚ not only to the fetus but also to the mother. Pregnancy is proven to be harsh on the mother’s body‚ but when illicit
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Biology‚ Genetics‚ and Substance Abuse and Addiction Leigh Lusignan Walden University CPSY 6728-4 Substance Abuse Counseling Facilitator: Dr. Natalie Spencer June 13‚ 2014 Biology‚ Genetics‚ and Substance Abuse and Addiction The relationship between genetics and substance abuse or addiction is a source of some controversy in the field (Walden University‚ 2014). In this application‚ I will consider how natural dispositions and genetics may influence substance abuse and addiction and develop a position
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REEARCH PAPER ON DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN KENYA ABSTRACT Drug and Substance abuse is recognized globally as the greatest impediment to sanity of our social fabric‚ the greatest health risk and also it is touted to be one of the biggest derailments to our Economic growth. With all the misgivings associated with this menace‚ the international community; to which Kenya is a member resolved to tackle the issue
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Juvenile drug use was not investigated until 1952. In 1957 social workers were urged to help change public attitudes towards alcoholism. In 1970 legislation was passed that was to affect the delivery of services including social work services to alcoholic clients. Soon courses were offered at school about alcoholism. Now social workers have many different techniques used when working with substance abusers. Social workers today encounter substance abuse across all fields. Views on substance abuse have changed
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References ……………………………………………………………………...….. 8-10 Substance Abuse and Treatment for Adolescents Introduction Substance abuse among adolescents is becoming an increasing concern. There are the obvious health issues associated with substance abuse‚ but many people do not consider the long term affects of drug and alcohol use. In this paper I will discuss substance abuse among teens‚ causes‚ statistics‚ effects of substance abuse‚ current treatments‚ and the importance of developing appropriate
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James Gibson Intro- Sociology 110 Ms. Willingham 10-09-2013 Substance Abuse among the Elderly There seem to be a problem growing in our society today that is affecting our Elderly‚ which is substance abuse. The baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 which are reaching the retirement age seem to be the rising population in treatment centers in the United States. The reason this is an important subject is simple; the elderly people whom I’m talking about are dying from overdose of prescription
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Substance Abuse in the Service Industry Emily Smith Sociology 402 Ben-Gourion Mestman July 26‚ 2010 Substance abuse can begin for many different reasons and each person’s personal drug of choice can vary which is why it is such a large problem in our country and specifically in the restaurant/bar business‚ as we will discuss. Walking into your favorite restaurant‚ smelling the waves of delicious fragrances and anticipating the first bite
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Presenting Problem Pt is a 17 y/o African American male presenting to NNBHC with increase agitation and HI with plan. Pt communicated in school last week that he was going to kill his teacher and peers. Pt states that he didn’t mean these statements he was just thinking them out loud. Pt states that he is in special education and he was once in general education but he is having a hard time transitioning due all of his peers in his class are “special”. Pt mother report the pt is constantly bullied
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In the left corner‚ behind the filing cabinet was where the drug dealer‚ Joseph‚ stored his illegal narcotics. He had done drugs himself to the point that his mind was a depravity to others. Joseph made a profuse amount of money. He had a myriad range of drugs that he sold. He sold drugs from the simple pain killing drug‚ Ibuprofen‚ to one of the most complicated drugs‚ Meth. Joseph provided these drugs to others from his home even though it was a ramshackle. He was very fervent about his job.
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As the use of illegal drugs and alcohol continues‚ substance abuse across America has become a very serious social problem. It is mental illness that has an effect on different races‚ classes and genders. The affects of substance abuse has caused countless of people to feel heartache and develop feelings of hopelessness. With alcohol and drugs readily available through prescription or on the streets (Butler‚2010)‚ it is obvious why many are acquiring addictive patterns to these accessible substances
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