life of a young woman‚ Jeannette Walls. From drinking to living in the desert to going to New York‚ her life is a roller coaster ride. However‚ there is one thing you notice in the story: forgiveness. This happened many times in the Walls family. The act of forgiveness ultimately led the family to peace. Forgiveness in a relationship is an important factor which makes the relationship strong. Rose Mary Walls‚ the mother‚ forgave Rex Walls‚ the father‚ multiple times throughout the memoir. Although
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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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Anxiety & Fear Anxiety and fear are both emotional reactions to danger‚ yet there is a difference between the two. Fear is a reaction that is proportionate to real danger; anxiety is a disproportionate reaction to danger or even a reaction to imaginary danger. Anxiety is feeling unrealistic fear‚ worry‚ uneasiness‚ and being unfocused. People who have anxiety also tend to feel restless‚ have fatigue‚ problems in concentration‚ and muscular tension. Fear is the ability to recognize danger leading
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Abuse: How it Effects Cognitive Development and Prevention Methods Drake Hough Liberty University COUN 502-C16 Dr. Lee A. Harlan November 6‚ 2010 Abstract Research indicates that traumatic childhood experiences‚ such as abuse‚ increase the risk for different cognitive development disorders that effect learning‚ memory‚ and consciousness. Statistics show that no one age‚ gender‚ or ethnic group is excluded. Cognitive development that is affected includes
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Running head: THE EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON The Effects of Drug Abuse On the Human Race Donnetia L. Simmons Springfield College‚ Charleston The Effects of Drug Abuse On the Human Race Although‚ the economy is bad and most Americans are not financially stable‚ the drug industry continues to thrive. It also contributes to some of the country’s problems. Illegal and legal drug abuse play vital roles in child abuse cases‚ homelessness‚ unemployment‚ suicide‚ and even long term medical issues
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& Cons To Anxiety Treatments By Bowe Packer Aug 16‚ 2009 If you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder‚ chances are that you will be given an option of different treatments. These treatments may include anti-depressants‚ anti-anxiety medication and therapy. There are pros and cons to all of these types of anxiety treatments. Here is a run-down of what to expect with each: Anti-Depressants Today‚ most anti-Depressants are used in combination with anti-anxiety medication. Anxiety does not often
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Should drug abuse by pregnant women be considered child abuse? What is drug abuse? Drug abuse is a pattern of use of a substance that is not considered dependant‚ mean using a drug that is not prescribed to you. Abuse of drugs or alcohol by parents and other caregivers can have negative effects on the health‚ safety‚ and well-being of children. People tend to try drugs once and then again and that’s how they become addicted. People that are strained out on drugs usually need a lot of help. The
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CAUSES OF DEPRESSION Causes of Depression HSP3M Feeling sad‚ or what we may call "depressed"‚ happens to all of us‚ but for most of us the sensation usually leaves after a while. However‚ people with a depressive disorder‚ such as clinical depression‚ find that their state interferes with their daily life. Depression is a condition of general emotional withdrawal. It is sadness greater and more prolonged and does not always have a reason. For people
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Stress is the way an individual responds to the environments demands and pressures. In the 1950s when stress was first studied its term was used to explain the causes and effects of the pressures. Stress is a normal part of life but when it becomes constant it can lead to physical and mental problems. Stress-related diseased is usually caused by excessive‚ prolonged demands on a person’s coping resources. Stress related physical illnesses can be influenced by stress-related overstimulation from a
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what an anxiety disorder looks like. Victims silently suffer within their own mind‚ and no one can visualize their mental exhaustion or pain. Anxiety disorders silently lurk in many ordinary people and can often go completely unnoticed. Although anxiety disorders cannot be cured‚ they can be monitored‚ addressed‚ treated and researched. Anxiety disorders are disruptive feelings of fear‚ apprehension‚ or anxiety‚ or they can also be explained as distortions in behavior that are anxiety related
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