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    Consider sociocultural issues in a counselling case study. Introduction In this assignment I will provide a fictional case study of a counselling client with issues relating to fear and sadness and then consider how their individual problems might be located in the social context in which the clients are embedded. The case study will clearly focus on sociocultural issues‚ such as culture‚ race‚ gender‚ sexuality‚ etc. It will look at how useful it can be to recognise how important sociocultural issues

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    Sociocultural Model of Abnormality According to the sociocultural model‚ abnormal behavior is best understood in light of the broad forces that influence an individual (Comer‚ 2015)‚ examining the effects of society and culture. Wherein‚ the sociocultural model is composed of two major perspectives: (a) the family-social perspective which suggests that social labels‚ roles‚ connections‚ supports‚ family structure and communication can greatly influence abnormal functioning‚ and (b) the multicultural

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    Social Desirability Construct of Substance Abuse Reporting Rae Sherk Ashford University PSY 326 Dr. Gary Boyles July 1‚ 2013 Social Desirability Construct of Substance Abuse Reporting I. Introduction Drug addiction is a disease with serious consequences. The causes of drug addiction can be complex. Risk factors include family disposition‚ neighborhood‚ and social acquaintances. The intended results are the ultimate high‚ euphoria‚ and numbness drugs

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    Institute of Social studies Graduate School of Development Studies SOLVING DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS AMOUNG YOUTH IN KENYA: LESSONS FROM DUTCH DRUG POLICY A Research Paper presented by: CORNELIUS NOOlO KIMllU Kenya In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Obtaining the Degree of: Master of Arts in Development Studies Specialisation: Public Policy and Management Members of the Examining Committee: Prof. James Bjorkman Dr. Jan Kees van Donge The Hague‚ The

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    ACTIVITIES FROM SEPTEMBER 2012- DECEMBER 2012 -Catalonia’s National Day: September 11th * Week: September 9th to 14th * Reservations recommended * Frequent Guest and newcomers * Special menu with dishes from northern Catalonia * Sponsored by PRODECA (not confirmed ) * Special decoration and entertainment (not confirmed ‚ depending on budget and sponsor) -Spain’s National Day: October 12th * Week: October 7th to 12th * Reservations recommended

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    Outline for Edgar Allan Poe Research Paper I. Thesis: Edgar Allan Poe’s notorious drug and alcohol abuse combined with his dysfunctional and habitually unsupportive family play a large role in the development in the development of Poe’s unique writing styles and topics. a. Early age alcohol was commonplace Source 5 b. At later age small amount made him incapacitated Source 3 c. Used Alcohol as a Crutch Source 2 d. Kept him from achieving dreams Source

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    BLG & Co.‚ CPAs 306 3rd Flr. MSA Second St.‚ Ayala-Alabang‚ Muntinlupa City Philippines SUBSTANTIVE TESTS – PURCHASE/ACQUISITION TRANSACTIONS ASSERTIONS OBJECTIVE PROCEDURES I. Existence Or Occurrence II. Rights and Obligations To determine that recorded purchases are for items that were acquired. To determine that purchases are the entity’s acquisitions and liabilities. For a sample of purchase transactions recorded in the purchases journal‚ trace vouchers to authorized purchase

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    Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse; Which Came First‚ the Chicken or the Egg? Terry V. Hites Prof. Bramlage Dual Diagnosis / Co-Occurring Disorders December 6‚ 2008 Schizophrenia and substance abuse; which came first‚ the chicken or the egg? This is a greatly debated topic within families of schizophrenics that abuse alcohol. In this paper I hope to explore the prevalence of substance use with those that suffer from schizophrenia‚ the age of onset and the age of first use‚ treatment

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    2010 Controlled Substances By definition a controlled substance is a “drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are regulated under the Controlled Substance Act.” Controlled substances can range from marijuana‚ cocaine‚ heroin‚ crystal meth‚ and even prescription drugs. They are considered illegal in the state of Illinois and if caught with them you can be convicted with severe punishment. But‚ what if they are being used for medical reasons? (Controlled Substances) According to

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    RECOVERING ADDICTS IN THE FIELD OF SUBTANCE ABUSE COUSELING Is Substance Abuse Counseling a good career for a convicted felon and recovering drug addict? A person’s past mistakes in life can sometimes prevent that person from getting certain jobs later in life. With a prior criminal record some employers may not consider that individual as a good candidate for the job. Substance abuse counselors can be needed in hospitals‚ institutions‚ rehab centers‚ schools‚ and other government ran facilities

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