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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Effects of Prenatal Substance Abuse Shiela Neumann Mohave Community College November 1‚ 2015 Submitted to Christi Carey Mohave Community College Abstract Prenatal substance abuse continues to be a problem in this country and exposes health and development risks for the developing fetus. Each year an estimated 400‚000-440‚000 infants (10-11% of all births) are affected by prenatal alcohol or illicit drug exposure (alcohol and drug). Almost all drugs are known to pass through the placenta
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CAT - Measuring the pH of common household substances 1. Predict the pH value of substances & estimate the pH value by using the universal indicator. 2. Use the indicator to identify acidic‚ basic‚ and neutral substances found in any home 3. Classify household items as acids and bases 4. Collect organise and analyse results in tables and graphs (if necessary) 5. Analyse results and explain the reason the substances have the pH obtained. Aim – To use a universal
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Eating‚ Substance‚ Sexual‚ and Personality Disorders Classifying and defining disorders such as eating‚ substance abuse‚ sex/gender/sexual‚ and personality disorders is often difficult. Several theoretical perspectives and techniques are required in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders as many are often the result of several causes. As with theoretical perspectives‚ several core concepts are applicable to each of the disorders. Eating Disorders Eating disorders are serious conditions
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The Impact of Substance Abuse and Sex on Young Adults You see the guy covered in filth rambling nonsense to nobody while digging through trash in an alley. The two men with facial piercings and tight leather clothes walking down the street holding hands. The prostitute on the corner with scraggily hair and a limp cigarette hanging from her lips‚ and you ask yourself‚ “ What is their story?” You think
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Rebecca What would you do first? The strengths perspective is crucial when it comes to the treatment of clients who have some sort of addiction. Relapse is common when it comes to the healing process in addiction. As the clinician I would remember the importance of helping Rebecca see the strength within herself. The mere fact that she is coming to therapy‚ being open and sharing with me her struggles and relapse is a form of strength and I would hope she would recognize that. The reason I would
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New Era University Diliman‚ Quezon City Research In Natural Science I Submitted to: Sir Michael Flores Submitted by: Miranda‚ Nixieline Babes C. AB Mass Communication Introduction Some scientists carry out well-designed and properly executed research; but when data do not come out as "needed‚" the numbers are changed. Others don’t conduct studies at all; but submit fabricated details and results of their choosing to peers for publication. When
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Role of Social Workers and Substance Abuse Abstract Social workers promote social justice and social change with and on behalf of clients. “Clients” is used inclusively to refer to individuals‚ families‚ groups‚ organizations‚ and communities. Social workers are sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and strive to end discrimination‚ oppression‚ poverty‚ and other forms of social injustice. These activities may be in the form of direct practice‚ community organizing‚ supervision‚ consultation
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most with the psychodynamic viewpoint as well as the sociocultural viewpoint. I found it difficult to choose just one viewpoint when the causal factors can be extremely broad when it comes to substance abuse. I agree with the psychodynamic viewpoint because people who experience a lack of nurturance during early childhood often carry it with them throughout their entire lives if the issue goes unresolved. Substance abuse is not the only disorder that may be caused by childhood trauma. There are
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MARIJUANA SHOULD REMAIN AN ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE Marijuana has become a more and more acceptable drug over the past few years despite its many side effects‚ not only on the user‚ but also on society as a whole. Due to these side effects on society and the marijuana user‚ it would be in the best interest of everyone that marijuana remains an illegal substance. On one side of the issue you have marijuana users saying that it is their choice on whether or not they should be allowed to smoke marijuana
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