My Hero “There are two types of people in this world. Those who say that something needs to be done‚ and those who say they will do something” (qtd. in “Meet Our Founder”). Marc is a hero to many because of his ability to encourage youth to cherish what is most important to them‚ but Marc is my hero because he has inspired many individuals‚ has beaten an almost indomitable drug addiction‚ and he has founded the nonprofit organization called Happiest Person on the Planet in 2007. Marc has inspired
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change. Addicted individuals are hard to reach and engage. Often‚ they are not convinced of the presence of the problem or the need to change. Psychological science has made significant progress exploring the role of motivation in recovery from substance abuse and dependence over the past 20 years. Although recovery is complicated by physiological and psychological dependence the intentions and motivation of the abuser are a critical part of this process. Motivation for change plays an important part
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Their tool for diagnosing addiction‚ The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)‚ best identifies "impaired control over substance use" to be the main symptom of addiction‚ and is what is often used to distinguish drug dependence from drug abuse. Those who are dependent will continue to use drugs and alcohol despite negative consequences‚ while abusers of drugs will not (Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation).Studies have made clear that
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block dopamine synapses produce their benefits by acting on neurons in the DA. This system is a set of neurons that project from the midbrain tegmentum to the limbic system (Kalat‚ 1998). This neurotransmitter system in the brain is where most drugs abuse their reinforcing effects that cause addiction (Phllips et al.‚ 2003). Control of this system‚ by the amygdala‚ can influence the incentive value of the sensory property of food and its modulation by the drive-state of the animal (Phillips at al.‚
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Substance related disorders Definitions and terms Use This is when a person drinks alcohol or swallows smoke‚ sniffs or injects a mind altering substance. Abuse This is when a person is using alcohol or drugs for the purpose of intoxication or in the case of prescription for purpose beyond their intended use. Dependence It is the continuing use of alcohol or drugs despite adverse consequences to ones physical‚ social and psychological wellbeing Addiction
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difficulties - Involves confronting your emotions and anxiety - Focuses on individual’s capacity for change‚ however doesn’t address any wider problems in systems which may affect individual’s wellbeing According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Addiction‚ more than 24 randomized trials have shown that users of alcohol making cognitive-behavioural treatments one of the most frequently evaluated psychosocial treatment for alcoholism. In these studies‚ cognitive behaviour therapy has been
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Considering the Present Amber Bishop PSY 202 Jerry Collins 01/21/2014 Considering the Present In childhood and throughout our lives we live‚ we love‚ and we learn. These learning experiences can be either positive or negative and they can quickly be forgotten or can stay with us forever. Throughout my lifetime I have gone through my fair share of both positive and negative experiences. It is through these experiences that I have become the woman I am today. Two of these
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Children‚ Adolescents‚ Substance Abuse‚ and the Media American Military University Children‚ Adolescents‚ Substance Abuse‚ and the Media According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)‚ the media plays the largest role of influence on substance use among children and adolescents in the United States. Movies‚ television commercials and shows‚ music‚ internet‚ advertisements‚ books‚ social networking sites‚ video games‚ and even cellular
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Engs‚ R.C. Alcohol and Other Drugs: Self Responsibility‚ Tichenor Publishing Company‚ Bloomington‚ IN‚ 1987. (c) Copyright Ruth C. Engs‚ Bloomington‚ IN‚ 1996 Woodard‚ L. L. (2009) Drug and Alcohol Abuse - A Deadly Combination. Retrieved February 2‚ 2012‚ from http://ezinearticles.com/?Drug-and-Alcohol-Abuse---A-Deadly-Combination&id=2868861
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The main concept of this study is to effectively display Multidisciplinary Teams and the role they have on the field of Mental Health. MDTs have been proven to be an effective format for collaboration of Mental Health Clinicians to exhibit the core concepts of wellness‚ resilience‚ and prevention for the overall health of the patient. Evidence has been shown to prove that when MDTs are being practiced in the field of study‚ Mental Health Clinicians exhibit enthusiasm of the skills and ideas being
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