My friend has been getting really into drugs lately and I am very worried about her and feel as if we are drifting apart and aren’t as close as we used to be. Angela, 17
Hey Angela thank you for writing to me, sorry to hear this. It’s good that you care about your friend. I’ve had friends in my life that have gone through the same thing and it’s a really hard thing to watch but there’s a couple things you can do.
There are many ways to overcome this and the best one is talking to her. Ask her if she’s okay, there may be a reason why she’s doing it and pushing you away. She may feel like drugs are making her “happy” and it’s all she has, so make it clear that you’re here for her and that she
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It was a breathtaking movie and knew I had to do a review on it. The heart wrenching thriller is definitely a movie that will keep you at the edge of your seat with never a dull moment.
It’s the story of Creasy being hired as a bodyguard for a nine year old girl named Pita Ramos; the daughter of a wealthy businessman named Samuel Ramos, to protect her from being kidnapped and held for ransom as it was a common occurrence in mexico, which is where the movie is based.
At the beginning of the movie Creasy and Pita don’t have a close relationship as he can barely tolerate her and says that they’re not friends and this is just business, but throughout the movie they bond when Creasy begins helping Pita with her swimming and a beautiful friendship is formed where Creasy becomes more like her father figure. When gunman Jesús Ochoa kidnaps Pita, Creasy is extremely wounded, but sets out to find her and vows to kill anyone involved in or profiting from the kidnapping. The movie shows Creasy’s journey full of unexpected plot twists and heart wrenching scenes while he works to find Pita and figuring it out who he really is on the
Besides physical and emotional dependence and chronic health problems, heroin can cause relationship issues. These problems include avoiding loved ones, an inability to fulfill responsibilities to family, and loss of family and friends. They may also go “on the nod” during conversations and when they are supposed to pay attention. For example, Sue, a recovering addict, had maintained abstinence and attended her 12-Step Program. When her husband recently died, she began avoiding her family because she did not want to burden them with her overwhelming grief. Her loss triggered her cravings for heroin to increase, as well as her feelings of depression, anxiety, and tiredness. Sue had some friends, but she lost contact with most of them since she
Rioting against the capitol – within the next few chapters or so I believe that there will be riots occurring within the districts. Based on the trailers from the actual movie that released 2 summers ago it shows that a lot will happen in the story. From the previous hunger games novel there was 2 winners when it should’ve only been one. The fact Katniss and Peeta found a way around the system shows that the districts in some way, can fail the capitol. My prediction seems to be true, said by the President that there has been uprisings lately due to misconceptions.
provide continual support after her treatment plan is completed to promote continual harm reduction and safety. A referral to psychiatrist is also recommended to offer further support of her symptoms of her substance use and mental health issues.
The movie Escape Fire clearly states the facts that currently affect the healthcare system in the U.S. and proposes solutions that are at our reach as individuals, as a community and as a country. We are a country that sets the tone for almost everything that is popular in the world and something as necessary to our livelihood as healthcare is, we certainly are not on top of how to set that tone in that aspect that should be as popular as the air we breathe. We have the ability to change the game as it is suggested in the movie, and persuade the behavior changes necessary for all Americans to make in order to control the management of diseases culture that we are currently in and turn it into a
As hopeless as she is, she is found by Nailer and Pima and convinces them that her father is looking for her, and they could get money if they keep her alive. Pima and Nailer keep her alive and kept her a secret, but Nailer’s abusive father, Richard Lopez and his crew
It made really made me think if what the characters are doing morally wrong. Both cops handle justice a different way and no one taught Jake that the world is cruel, and twisted. This eventually causes the climactic intense ending, and will keep your eyes glued to the screen. Although I enjoy this movie there is somethings that could be better. For instance the movie has a slow start. I’m not going to lie, I did skip a bit to the ride along, for it was boring. I also would make a scene more believable, but I digress because if it was the movie wouldn't be able to continue. Overall this movie contained major keys to make it interesting.
You should have the time to watch it and I'll assure you, you will not regret. I am giving the movie a score of 5 out of 5 for they showed a serious, tragic and a really dramatic movie but has full of lessons to learn
Although I see those who are plagued with addiction weekly, it affects me more when someone I love and care about is struggling to reach sobriety. Lauren is in her mid twenties and has used (to my knowledge) meth, opiates, and many other hard substances. She also was recently diagnosed with a personality disorder. For a long period of time, no one in my family would talk to me about Laurens addiction problems, and I did not even know they existed until about a year ago. Every holiday my family gets together, but after a while, Lauren started showing up less and less. Now that I know the type of mental health problems Lauren faces, I wish I could do more to help her. Lauren receives methadone treatments, and is attempting to remain sober, but relapses often. I love my cousin very much, and I hate knowing the amount of danger she puts herself in. I see addiction within my family; because of this, I do not judge those who are affected by drugs. It seems to me that Lauren needs services that can help both her addiction and her mental health illness. I know for sure that everything done to help and support Lauren should be based on reducing
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, however, I did have some small issues with the film. The movie was entertaining with a fun plot line and quality
Becoming addicted to drugs is a tragic thing to happen to anybody. These people need help as soon as possible, because doing drugs can kill you, whether from overdose or having a fatal accident while they are high. Thankfully there are many things that can be done to help drug addicts. Supporting them is key, “ Recovering from drug addiction is much easier when you have people you can lean on for encouragement, comfort, and guidance”. (Robinson, Smith, Saison, 2013). The first thing that you should is to speak up, and tell them your concerns about them. You need to avoid being judgmental, because becoming an addict can happen
Overall, it was an emotional and slightly dramatic movie with a plot that kept the viewers
*Maybe your addict is at that level where they are ready for help and they are reaching out for help and don't know where to turn. Make a list. Text it to them. Write it down for them to carry.
The movie had me hooked, there was a lot of suspense, there were some parts when you were stunned to see what just happened. All the killing and violence were good techniques the directors used, it made the movie better and realistic, as I said before.
Put An End to this fire An End to is hatred An End to discrimination's most powerful weapon An End to being afraid and ashamed Afraid of being who we are Ashamed of the color of our skin Ashamed of where we come from You may face this fire, hey I faced it too
My teenage cousin advised me that after she passed the stage of being pressured by her peers to use drugs and alcohol, she began using it to make her feel better because she was suffering from depression. Depression is the result of chemical imbalance and environmental influence. Drugs and alcohol are the most readily available methods of emotional anesthesia, if not on hand; they would find a substitute (Henican 141). She would use drugs when she would think about her incarcerated dad that has been in and out of her life from birth. Her family members would try to encourage her and would often tell her, “If you continue to do the things that you are doing, you will end up like your dad incarcerated.” She rebels against her mother and stepfather when they try to correct her and discipline her. She doesn’t like to follow the rules at home or school and acts like she doesn’t do anything wrong. Something psychologically is really going on with her mentally, that is one of the side effects that drugs causes. Seeing there is no way out feeling lonely like no one cares and no prospects for improvement leads to depression. Depression is something that many teens deal with during their lives. Some teens isolate themselves from their families by going in their rooms, staying out late, not eating and a bad grade or because of an argument with parents or friends – they may use more drugs than