RESEARCH OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND NURSING A major health problem in the United States is substance abuse. Substance abuse is the misuse of‚ illegal drugs‚ alcohol‚ inhalants prescription drugs‚ and other substances that change how the mind and body work. Drugs that are most commonly abused are alcohol‚ nicotine‚ marijuana‚ amphetamines‚ barbiturates‚ cocaine‚ opium alkaloids‚ and synthetic opioid. These drugs are either excessively used or not used for its intended purpose. Substance abuse transcends
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Substance Abuse Kyra Prall HCA/250 3/3/2013 Marie Smith Substance Abuse Using drugs started in the early centuries. Smoking tobacco became popular after Christopher Columbus discovered the positive affects of smoking tobacco leaves. Alcohol was seen as a gift from God‚ and other drugs stemmed from thrill seekers trying different chemicals and natural substances for pleasure. When using drugs frequently a psychological and physical dependence occurs due to the pleasure and relief assoaciated
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Essay Why I want to be a teacher Since the inception of human civilizations‚ the tradition and culture of sharing knowledge to the younger generation has been an integral part of the lifestyle. Teachers have been revered with gratitude and have always been considered to be the contributors in the development of society. As the wheels of time have progressed‚ teaching jobs have become a recognized profession‚ thanks to the awareness about importance of literacy and education in the world. In
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Running head: WHY DO I WANT AN MBA? 1 Why Do I Want An MBA? Sandra R. Schubert MGT/521- Management December 10‚ 2010 Edward Darley Running head: WHY DO I WANT AN MBA? 2 Why Do I Want An MBA? A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree not only opens many doors of opportunity for the possessor of the degree‚ it also increases one’s potential for earning higher salaries and developing a better career path. Along with the prestige this degree brings‚ increased responsibilities
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Substance Abuse KHP 230: Human Health and Wellness 1-27-2015 BY: Katelyn McGraw Everyday there are more and more young people using drugs and drinking alcohol. These numbers have increased dramatically. This could cause things to be more dangerous for other people. I know that there are many reasons why are youth are want to try these things. They do it because they might be bored. Others think it makes them seem older. Some are just silly enough to think that their reputation is at stake
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This issue troubles me every time‚ even when I try not to think about it‚ and turn my mind away from it. Addiction is not what just happened‚ it takes time‚ creep in slowly without you knowing you getting addicted to it. Most times people don’t know they getting addicted to something‚ I believe everybody is addicted to something‚ I sometimes call love addiction because when you love somebody you will always want to be with that person. My immediate elder brother started
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Substance Abuse Crystal Imbornone PSY/270 June 23‚ 2015 Deborah Eastwood Substance Abuse I think that many people who are stricken with substance abuse have undergone a traumatic event that has changed their life. These events can be such things as: divorce‚ death of someone close‚ rough childhood‚ and predisposed disposition.This idea gives them the feeling of doing things that they would normally not do. Divorce is another one of those things that people go through that causes them to rethink
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Why do I want to be a Nurse? I want to be a nurse because I enjoy being around people in their times of need and I get internal satisfaction by serving those that need help. I remember when I was just a kid and I played with my cousin that we were both nurses‚ I grew up saying I wanted to be a nurse and that is when I realized my passion for nursing. I believe that the cure for many of the people’s ailments is not just in medicine‚ it is in the care that they receive as patients in hospitals and
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Why I became a Teacher? When I was unfulfilled‚ working in the profession of social work‚ I decided that I would need to help others for my job. That was in 2007. I quit my job and did something that I had never done before. I started hiking the Appalachian Trail by myself. After thinking about what goals I had‚ it hit me: teaching. As a teacher you will influence youth to make a difference in their lives. That is when I thought about the example that my mother had been for students at her
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advancement to become an NCO I have multiple goals I wish to achieve in my career‚ ranging from short to long-term. I wish to use the leadership skills I have acquired to assist the lower enlisted soldiers to be the best they can be as a leader‚ I plan to set an example for those that look up to me. My advancement to Sergeant will be a move that I will not take lightly and is one that I look forward to. Why do you want to become a Noncommissioned Officer? One reason I want to become a Non-Commissioned
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