INTRODUCTION Substance abuse is the use of a drug or other substance for a non-medical use‚ with the aim of producing some type of ’mind-altering ’ effect in the user. This includes both the use of illegally produced substances‚ and the abuse of legal drugs‚ in a use for which the substance was not intended. Often this involves use of the substance in excessive quantities. In the community of Malabar Arima‚ the abuse of various substances has been a problem amongst members of this community
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short-term brief approach that is used as a treatment for drug abuse and dependence. CBT has been rigorously evaluated in clinical trials and has solid empirical support as treatment for drug addiction. There is evidence that CBT is effective with severely addicted individuals. CBT is structured‚ goal-oriented and focused on the immediate problems faced by drug addicts that are entering treatment and are struggling to control their drug abuse. CBT is flexible and uses an individualized approach that
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dependency problem or they are mandated into treatment‚ the next step is to find a qualified effective treatment center. There are several sources that will assist the individual to find an effective treatment center: The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center can be reached anytime toll-free at 1-800-784-6776 The Causes & Recover From Chemical Addiction 13 The National Association of Drug & Alcohol Interventionist can be reached anytime at
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“1950’s the process of deinstitutionalization began” (Comer‚ pg. 390). This action released many mentally ill people into society with no medication‚ support or follow up. This continues today and according to “the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiology Survey concluded that dependence and mental illness go hand in hand” (NIH‚ pg. 1). Dual Diagnosis A person who is being “treated in a psychiatric hospital may be given a dual diagnosis”
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Substance Abuse in the Workplace Contemporary Social Problems and the Workplace SOC402 Instructor: Douglas Nelson October 4‚ 2012 Substance Abuse in the Workplace Substance abuse is a growing problem in the workplace. “Substance abuse is the repeated use of alcohol or drugs to the point that users develop personal problems and distress related to use.” (Giraffe‚ 2011) I am going to discuss the major problems with substance abuse and outline some mind-boggling statistics. Furthermore‚ I
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pressing include unemployment‚ neglect from parents or guardians‚ sexual abuse‚ allurements into engaging in criminal activities and poverty. In many occasions‚ these challenges have pushed the youth into drug abuse. Once hooked‚ chances in life for the youth caught in the alcohol and drug abuse web quickly diminish and lives are easily ruined. According to a national survey on the magnitude of alcohol and drug abuse‚ the abuse of alcohol in the country is worrying. The figures and facts from this
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over the years making it the most accessible drug in America as well as one the most beneficial due to its medical uses. According to the article of Marijuana Use Among Youths Is a Serious Problem‚ written by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) (2004)‚ stated that the uses of marijuana has impacted the youth in many ways due to the unknown factors of marijuana such as admittance to treatment facilities‚ and being admitted into emergency rooms. The CASA took
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pathway in the human brain which drugs of abuse stimulate‚ potentially leading to addiction. This reinforcement pathway‚ which is composed of both central nervous system structures and endogenous neurotransmitters communicating between these
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facts:understanding drug abuse and addiction [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-abuse-addiction Bibliography Nordqvist‚ C. (2009‚ march 09). Medical news today. Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/addiction/what-causes-addiction.php NIDA. (2011‚ November). Drug facts:understanding drug abuse and addiction [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/understanding-drug-abuse-addiction Knowledge
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are approximately one in four children in the United States that is exposed to alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence in the family. While there are other children living in families in which there is illicit drug abuse. Evidence shows that children who have experiences with parents who have drug or alcohol problems tend to have behavioral problems or abuse either substance themselves. (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention‚ 2003) Children with an addicted parent are also at a higher-than-average risk
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