for kayaking‚ mountain biking‚ skiing and other outdoor activities. Unfortunately‚ the state’s pristine terrain and far off location doesn’t make it immune to the drug‚ alcohol and mental problems that plague the rest of the nation. Alcohol & Drug Abuse in Alaska: According to Alaska’s criminal justice professionals‚ alcohol is the most often abused substance in the state. Alcohol often enters the state via U.S. Postal Service‚ snow machines‚ air carriers‚ private aircraft and
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Teen substance abuse continues to be a significant problem in US. While they may find new substances to abuse for time to time‚ teens are still using drugs and alcohol as an escape from the typical issues plaguing America’s youth. Perhaps by taking an honest look at the numbers‚ we can all get some insight as to the depth of the problems and how we can best address them. By the Numbers There is no shortage of statistical data related to teen substance abuse. What seems to be most relevant is looking
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The Silent Victims During recent history‚ there have been many occurrences of natural disasters throughout various parts of the United States. In this time of panic‚ there are many innocent victims that are caught in the middle of these disasters. Amongst those victims there are none more innocent than the animals and the pets. During the hurricane Katrina disaster‚ hundreds and thousands of animals were either killed or abandoned in New Orleans. To prevent future disasters or massacres from
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http://www.ojjdp.gov/PUBS/drugid/ration-03.html Consequences of youth substance abuse Young people who persistently abuse substances often experience an array of problems‚ including academic difficulties‚ health-related problems (including mental health)‚ poor peer relationships‚ and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Additionally‚ there are consequences for family members‚ the community‚ and the entire society. Academics Declining grades‚ absenteeism from school and other activities
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Averting Alcohol and Drug Abuse through Aversion Laverne Lobley PSY331: Psychology of Learning Instructor: Anna Ruggirello July‚ 17‚ 2013 There are many facets to learned behavior‚ with a major aspect being the methodical processes of learning. There are many theories about learning‚ and many of them have been scientifically proven by using experimental studies. One such study has shaped and paved a path that many have duplicated and modeled experiments and studies from. Today‚ this study
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Contribute to the Use of Prescription Stimulants University of Wisconsin at Madison Abstract The use of prescription stimulants among University of Wisconsin-Madison college students is reflected by the influence of personal social groupings and networks‚ such as fraternities and sororities‚ as well as personal academic expectations. The research design was based on a quantitative survey data collection through an online survey hosted by “SurveyMonkey” along with paper copies distributed to
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and the dangers around circumstances which sex abuse might be most common to happen‚ depending on the age group. This research will also include the purpose of helping professionals to accommodate different cultural backgrounds through efforts of practice‚ by determining how individual parents and families work with their children to prevent sexual abuse and educate them about dangers regarding this topic. While the methods for carrying out this research will be mostly qualitative‚ there will be vital
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Effects of Prenatal Substance Abuse Shiela Neumann Mohave Community College November 1‚ 2015 Submitted to Christi Carey Mohave Community College Abstract Prenatal substance abuse continues to be a problem in this country and exposes health and development risks for the developing fetus. Each year an estimated 400‚000-440‚000 infants (10-11% of all births) are affected by prenatal alcohol or illicit drug exposure (alcohol and drug). Almost all drugs are known to pass through the placenta
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medication‚ in the proper dose‚ for an adequate period of time‚ and at the lowest cost to them and their community(Shiva 2014) .Health is associated with various social economic issue which effect any person to health care delivery system. Prescription cost analysis is an important element to calculate the burden of treatment or expenses on health which make an economic issue. Pharmacotherapy during pregnancy may pose a significant risk to the mother and her unborn baby. The potential teratogenesis
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Pergamon Child Abuse & Neglect 25 (2001) 1627–1640 Growing up with parental alcohol abuse: exposure to childhood abuse‚ neglect‚ and household dysfunction૾ Shanta R. Dube*‚a‚ Robert F. Andaa‚ Vincent J. Felittib‚ Janet B. Crofta‚ Valerie J. Edwardsa‚ Wayne H. Gilesa a National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion‚ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‚ 4770 Buford Highway‚ N.E.‚ MS K– 45‚ Atlanta‚ GA 30341-3717‚ USA b Department of Preventive Medicine‚ Southern
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