issues in drug addiction Armin Smith Introduction For my final project I will discuss 3 Critical Analysis of Contemporary Issues in Substance abuse Armin Smith Topics of Discussion This learner has chosen the following contemporary issues Biological ‚Social and Cognitive perspectives of Substance abuse to talk about Topic One I combined the biological perspective of drug and alcohol abuse‚ particularly because alcohol is equally as harmful to individuals as‚ for example‚ the drug cocaine
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proven that our genetic make up as well as things we experience early in childhood both contribute to a wide variety of the mannerisms we showcase‚ and the activities we are prone to taking part in. For example‚ if an individual is exposed to pornography at an early age‚ it would be easy to establish the foundation for a potential addiction. By using online resources for sexual fulfillment‚ people can be susceptible to filling voids in their personal lives such as not being able to sustain romantic relationships
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Wasting away in the perils of addiction is how my brother decided he would lead his adult life. Watching his life deteriorate in front of my eyes has ultimately changed my decisions for my future and the person I am today. My brother didn’t struggle with addiction at first‚ he allowed himself to be consumed by the feeling of euphoria he felt when he got high. He started smoking cannabis but quickly ditched it for synthetic cannabis because this substance made you higher faster and longer. Inhalants
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Analyzing Addiction Addiction is everywhere‚ from celebrity tabloids‚ to television‚ and possibly to a family member or close friend. There is alcoholism‚ drug abuse‚ and gambling addiction; the effects of such are devastating. For example‚ the following excerpt is from the harrowing Leaving Dirty Jersey: A Crystal Meth Memoir by James Salant: “I gave Doug the spoon and I tried to pull thirty units of water into the syringe. Doug hit me on the side of my head and said‚ ‘Your shaking too much
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California-Berkeley. She and her family‚ as well as millions of other Japanese- Americans were uprooted from their homes and forced into internment camps. Yoshiko Uchida uses her experience living in the early 20th century as a Japanese American during the time of World War II. Yoshiko Uchida tells us about her personal experiences growing up as a Japanese American to help bolster her stories. Yoshiko Uchida is the daughter of immigrant parents. Her father was a businessman and her mother was a poet
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Addiction Addiction can occur more easily to some individuals than others. Not only is it the addictive power of the substance‚ may it be drugs‚ alcohol‚ or even caffeine‚ but it is also depends on the individual and the individual’s environment. Humans have always had a curiosity in experimenting with things that alter them both mentally and physically. It is just human nature. This is how many addictions occur‚ mainly drug and alcohol addiction. There is an array of different drugs‚ prescription
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inspiration and drive for my project was due to my personal experience with cancer. As my mum was diagnosed with cancer in 2012/2013‚ her journey has been very close and personal to me. I have always been very inspired by my mum‚ as she maintained a positive attitude throughout the whole experience. She inspired me to choose my topic for this project as she has maintained hope throughout her journey‚ I want others to do the same. For this personal project‚ I wanted my product/outcome to both spread
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COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY ANGELES CITY PERSONAL REFLECTION Student Name: Ronald Joseph M. Intal Email Address: ronaldjosephintal@gmail.com Company/Department: Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines Inc. / Operations Department Name of Immediate Supervisor: Carlo Roel S. Pacis Title/Position: Warehouse Coordinator / Operations Email Address: N/A Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines Inc. Company Profile / Brief History
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Writing about my personal experience in the military‚ reminded me about all those Noncommissioned officers who lead me throughout my career and my life. It also recapped the obstacles I faced to make it to where I am today. Minus one plus nine is a symbolic way to describe my story of how I came into the Army as an Enlisted with a pay grade of E minus 1 instead of E-1 and reach the Enlisted pay grade of E-9. My personal experience began on February 14‚ 1992‚ when I immigrated to the United States
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The abilities an individual possesses are an accumulation of their previous life experiences and the various competences which have been practiced for many years. Often times‚ these skills are overlooked and taken for granted as we never actually think about them in terms of their effect on our potential career choices. After thinking about my personal skills‚ I compiled a list which included; communication‚ cooperation‚ patience‚ listening‚ helping others and perseverance; all skills which I have
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