Drug Profile Katie VanEsch PSY425 October 25‚ 2010 BARBARA NOSAL Drug Profile There are many different types of addictions that fall into the categories of chemical dependency or physiological and psychological dependence. Dependencies such as physiological and psychological consequences most typically accompany substance abuse. Alcohol is one of the most widely used substances in America today and is perhaps the most popular widespread form of substance abuse. However‚ there are several
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Drug Courts Sutoya Marlowe Fayetteville State University Criminal Justice 450 Dr. Robert Brown April 1‚ 2014 Abstract In order to understand the importance of drug court programs‚ it is important to learn what prompted the program. Before the first drug court was established in 1989‚ the United States has endured three drug epidemics that had profound consequences on the criminal justice system. Drug court programs intends to reduce substance abuse among offenders with addiction by
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Drug rehab is a long-term endeavor which requires dedicated efforts from both patients and their addiction counselors. The short detoxification period is necessary for addressing the immediate physical concerns of addiction‚ but maintaining sobriety takes months of therapy. Thankfully‚ medical professionals have developed a variety of highly-effective treatments for helping people stay clean. Unfortunately‚ most laypeople still think of detox as the main component of rehab. In order to better help
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Research Proposal‚ Part I Rodriquez Richmond Don Fairbee Courtney Westmoreland CJA/334 - RESEARCH METHODS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE JOHN FERRANTE May 2‚ 2013 Introduction Correctional inmates engage in drug-related and sexual risk behaviors‚ and the transmission of HIV‚ hepatitis‚ and sexually transmitted diseases occurs in correctional facilities. However‚ there is uncertainty
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Marijuana Addiction Jerry Tibbs Liberty University Online Abstract Addiction is a serious problem in the world today and marijuana addiction is one of those problems that many people nationwide face in their daily lives. Part of the problem lies in whether those substance users actually believe addiction is possible with marijuana. What can be seen though‚ by the average person‚ is that marijuana can be addictive and cause addictive behavior in users. These addictive behaviors have negative effects
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date: lcc: ddc: subject: Developing Effective Research Proposals Essential Resources for Social Research Punch‚ Keith. Sage Publications‚ Inc. 0761963553 9780761963554 9780585386072 English Social sciences--Research--Methodology‚ Proposal writing in the social sciences. 2000 H62.P92 2000eb 300/.72 Social sciences--Research--Methodology‚ Proposal writing in the social sciences. cover next page > Page i Developing Effective Research Proposals < previous page page_i next page >
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Drug-Wars Op-Ed The war on drugs has failed throughout the world and countries globally have some sort of problem pertaining to narcotics and other drugs. The United States is on top of the list of countries for drug use and abuse of drugs. It got so terrible that forty years ago President at the time Richard Nixon declared the United States government ’s "War on Drugs‚" a campaign of prohibition and foreign military aid and military intervention. Having foreign countries participate in the "War
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Internet Addiction: A Brief Summary of Research and Practice Go to: Abstract Problematic computer use is a growing social issue which is being debated worldwide. Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) ruins lives by causing neurological complications‚ psychological disturbances‚ and social problems. Surveys in the United States and Europe have indicated alarming prevalence rates between 1.5 and 8.2% [1]. There are several reviews addressing the definition‚ classification‚ assessment‚ epidemiology‚ and
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THE COLLEGE ESSAY A Survival Guide The Purposes of The Essay • Share something that might not be reflected in your application – something that has shaped your perspective or challenged your beliefs • The essay takes colleges beyond numbers and statistics to your creativity and substance • Demonstrate mastery of mechanics as well as fluency and originality What Colleges Want to Know … • How will you handle academic pressure? • How well do you understand the value of this particular
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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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