Genetic explanations for the Initiation of addictions Heritability of addictions such as alcoholism and gambling can be studied through family and twin studies. The presumptions of twin and family studies are that if family members share similar behaviours‚ then the degree to which the behaviours are caused by genetic factors can be examined. There are two types of twins‚ identical and non-identical. Identical twins are monozygotic (MZ) as they came from the same egg‚ and therefore share an identical
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Internet Addiction: A Brief Summary of Research and Practice Go to: Abstract Problematic computer use is a growing social issue which is being debated worldwide. Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) ruins lives by causing neurological complications‚ psychological disturbances‚ and social problems. Surveys in the United States and Europe have indicated alarming prevalence rates between 1.5 and 8.2% [1]. There are several reviews addressing the definition‚ classification‚ assessment‚ epidemiology‚ and
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Unit 7 1.1- There is no doubt that person-centred care values must influence all aspects of health and social care work. Health and social care should be based on person-centred values‚ and should be individualised as this is a law requirement (Human Rights Act 1998‚ Health and Social care Act 2012‚ Codes of practice for Social Care Workers‚ etc). If person centred values that underpin all work in the health and social care sector are followed as they should be then all individuals should feel that
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Legalize Gambling in California People don’t like gambling until they win‚ and people love money. The government doesn’t like gambling‚ unless they can tax it. People think of gambling and automatically like a trained gambler think of Las Vegas or Atlantic City. Gambling has been in America’s blood since before we were a country. All thirteen original colonies established lotteries to raise revenue. 48 states today that have legalized some form of gambling and have made billions
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Title Understand person centred approaches in adult social care settings Ref 27 Level 2 Credit value 4 Learning outcomes The learner will: Assessment criteria The learner can: 1. Understand person centred approaches for care and support 1.1 Define person-centred values 1.2 Explain why it is important to work in a way that embeds person centred values 2. Understand how to implement a person centred approach in an adult social care setting 2.1 Describe how to find out the history‚ preferences
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ADDICTION REVISION Biological Models of Addiction MODEL ONE: GENETICS McGue (1999) found that genes contribute to the development of alcohol dependence‚ with heritability estimates from 50-60% for both men and women. Noble et al (1991) found that the A1 variant of the DRD2 (Dopamine Receptor) was present in more than 2/3 of deceased alcoholics. Those with the A1 variant appear to have fewer dopamine receptors; they then turn to drugs and alcohol to increase their dopamine levels – compensating for
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twelve million‚ 96% began gambling before the age of 14. He also reported that the average compulsive gambler has debts exceeding $80‚000. This means that for this class‚ if we all grow up to be compulsive gamblers‚ all but one of us will have started gambling by now‚ and we will all one day be in extreme debt. Today I will be informing you all how dangerous gambling can be. I will be talking about what good comes from gambling‚ the negative effects of gambling‚ and why gambling is a problem. In everything
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how they all come together. When you look at each character individually you can tell that one of these characters would have came together on their own to be friends. Willow Chance is the glue who holds everyone together. Everyone she meets is fantasized by her and her ‘oddness’; they all think she can help them more than they could ever help her. Willow was always brilliant‚ deadly smart‚ but since her parents died she didn’t know what to do. Thats where friends would come in but Willow
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Gambling refers to the play of any game where there is money‚ or something of value at stake. There are many different forms of gambling including horse races‚ lotteries‚ casinos‚ scratch cards‚ stock market betting‚ and even more recently internet gambling. Although these games are meant for recreational use‚ the thrill of gambling causes some people to become so involved in it that they become dependent on gambling. The effects of gambling can cause damage psychologically‚ be very harmful to one’s
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ENGL&101 30 November 2014 When Prisoners Come Home When a person has been confined and convicted because they have violated the law the law‚ reentering society without rehabilitation is not promising. Those that are released from the system need to be showed the skills on how to survive in everyday life. Those that do not get placed into rehabilitation programs have a high probability of violating their parole and relapsing on paste drug and alcohol addiction. This essay will provide history
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