SUBSTANCE ABUSE Substance abuse otherwise known to many as drug abuse is the recurrent us of a substance referred to as a drug whereby the user consumes the substance in quantities or methods neither approved nor advised by the required professionals i.e doctors and this definition also applies when certain activities are performed using the substances contrary to the policies and rules that govern their (drugs) originally intended use. In addition to there being many drugs already on the global
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Vulnerable Populations Paper: Substance Abuse Substance abuse disorders is easily defined when an “individual continues to use the substance despite experiencing negative consequences from their use. These negative consequences can include health problems; difficulties in their family‚ work‚ and social life; and financial and legal problems. They are said to be dependent on the substance when‚” in addition to theses negative consequences‚ they build tolerance and experience withdrawal if
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This essay will present contemporary approaches and debates about working with substance misusers‚ critically review resources available in addressing substance misuse and produce an assessment and intervention strategy based on a case scenario by following the guide of the four domains of assessment. All to demonstrate my understanding. The case study I will be discussing is Stephen‚ 28 years. The four domains of assessment are drug and alcohol uk‚ criminal involvement and offending‚ physical and
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Substance Abuse and Addiction are often terms that are confused with one another and used interchangeably but it is important to note that they are not the same. An individual can both abuse a substance and be addicted to it at the same time. However‚ one can abuse a substance and not be physically addicted to it. Substance abuse is the inappropriate use of a substance or the use of a substance in a way that is not its intended purpose or the use of a substance in access or in extreme amounts.
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AN OVERVIEW OF DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE A drug is any chemical substance which when taken into the body will modify or alter the way the body functions from its normal state or from the abnormal to normal state. Drugs can be orally administered‚ injected‚ chewed‚ sniffed‚ smoked or applied. Drug abuse is the non medical use of drugs that destroys the health and productive life of an individual. It is the intentional use of psychoactive substances for purposes of altering one’s psychological state
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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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The field of substance abuse counseling is growing exponentially. With the opioid epidemic booming and synthetic drugs flooding the market‚ there is a dire need for counselors with education‚ training‚ and strong work ethics. But that is not why I am choosing to become a Substance Abuse Counselor‚ there is a little more to it. They say those that have lived it are the ones who can help others during their struggles. I am 45 years old‚ a mother to 3 beautiful children‚ one with special needs. I am
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efforts to contain and manage them. A number of historical developments have set the stage for the shift from being primarily “tough on crime” to effective treatment‚ but the critical role of substance abuse treatment in the history of rehabilitation in American Corrections is often overlooked. Substance abuse treatment has demonstrated success over the
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Populations Nation: China Delegate: Azzara Nincevic‚ American Heritage School Plantation The abuse of drugs by incarcerated peoples is a rapidly growing issue among all nations. The goal of prison is to reform and rehabilitate former criminals‚ however this goal cannot be accomplished if more and more prisoners are abusing controlled substances. It is estimated that over 80% of prisoners abuse a controlled substance‚ and over 65% of prisoners are clinically addicted. Because these numbers are based on
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was placed at the Apartment Living Program in Virginia Beach‚ Virginia. In this program‚ Trayvonta was provided transitional case management services‚ independent living skills‚ life skills and 30 days of electronic monitoring. A referral for substance abuse relapse prevention through Tidewater Youth Services Commission was also made. Trayvonta left the Apartment Living Program on December 12‚ 2016. His whereabouts were unknown until February 8‚
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