On a scale of 1-10 of rude interruptions‚ I’d say getting punched in the face was an 11. I had missed the end of my friend Kyle’s theory about how our history teacher is definitely going to grade our DBQ harder this time‚ because an upperclassmen just had to get his friend to notice him. Unbeknownst to me‚ a small shoulder-level freshman‚ an unspoken rule of high school is that the only surefire way of getting someone to notice you in a crowded hallway is to hit them on the shoulder. Of course‚ my
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Video Reaction Paper: HBO Series The Search for Treatment: A Challenging Journey\ Finding effective treatment can be tough for individuals using drugs and alcohol. As stated in the title of HBO Addiction Series‚ the search for treatment can be a challenging journey. There are many factor that are important to consider when determining an appropriate treatment individual with addictions problems. This episode discusses what treatment should involve and how a client can take control of his or her
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drug addicted mothers or soon to be mothers. One of the main goals of the program is to ensure that women deliver drug free babies. The program is funded through many government grants to keep children with their mothers who are suffering from substance abuse‚ children are placed with their mothers once they are enrolled for treatment. Drug addiction is a major social problem with many dire consequences that follow‚ the home program works closely with DHS (department of homeless services) to ensure
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illegalizing drugs and declaring the “War on Drugs” have been far more detrimental to the wellbeing of the nation than if all of the drugs on the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) were made legal or even decriminalized. Although many people believe drug legalization may eventually lead to an increased crime rate‚ each and every drug on the Controlled Substance Act deserves to be legalized because organized crime would be crippled‚ taxpayer money would be saved‚ and the government would generate revenue. Legalized
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Behavior modification is being used to treat drug addiction by applying aspects of the learning theory‚ and establishing ways to eliminate drug use as a positive reinforcer and withdrawal as a negative reinforce (Abadinsky‚ 2014). This form of treatment attempts to search for new positive reinforcers for drug users (Abadinsky‚ 2014). Since the learning theory is associated with behavior‚ it’s important that reinforcers are available strictly after a certain behavior is displayed in order for behavior
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friends‚ with their meals or on occasion. Taking some form of prescription medication is within this category as well. However‚ if people are using these substances to the point in which they become dependent on them as a stimuli‚ even though their actions lead to terrible results‚ more than likely they are in need of rehabilitation. When drug abuse is mentioned‚ some individuals think
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REHABILITATION Due to the fact that alcohol is a psychoactive substance‚ it is incredibly easy to become addicted to these adult spirits. The state of this addiction is called alcoholism‚ and has an intense impact on your central nervous system. No matter how many people attempt to minimize the reality of alcoholism‚ we at (Location Name)‚ understand the traumatic and devastating consequences of short-term‚ as well as long-term alcohol abuse‚ and are here to help you in your journey to a sustainable
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Why Kids Turn to Drugs There is no simple answer to why a young person might begin using alcohol or other drugs. Many times‚ it is a combination of several factors‚ including society‚ family and peers. They may turn to drugs to escape stress or loneliness or to overcome shyness in social situations. They may want to be seen as grown up or as a risk taker. Or‚ they may simply be curious. Teens often want to be like their role models as well. So‚ if their favorite music group‚ older sibling‚ parents
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Parental Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Temple University Harrisburg Introduction Parental substance abuse and the welfare of children have become a growing epidemic in society today. Thousands of families are facing struggles with addiction which can lead to the interruption of cognitive development and mental growth of their young children. It has been found that “more than 8.3 million children younger than 18 years (11.9%) lived with at least one parent who was dependent on or abused
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