Substances

Substance abuse is a very current problem in the United States. Opiate addiction is a particularly difficult problem in the State of Vermont where the abuse of prescription opioids has created addictions for many individuals. The problem of substance abuse has severe repercussions that may encompass severe dependence and overdose.1 Substance abuse is an epidemic that cannot be ignored. However, the combined forces of over-prescription, addiction and subsequent unemployment may mean that coverage

The Psychology and Treatment of Substance Dependence Drugs, withdrawals, poor medical, and psychological health are the most common stereotypes associated with substance dependence, but there is more to this psychological disorder than these mere stereotypes. Unlike substance abuse, substance dependence is a physical and psychological disorder when the user’s body is dependent on a substance or substances. On July 13, 2013, one of these cases made national news and shocked many across the country

Substance abuse which involve drugs, alcohol, or both affects the health of individuals, families, and communities nationwide. It remains one of the most complex public health issue in the nation. According to Who’s Leading the Leading Health Indicator? Webinar on substance abuse, about 8.5 % of the population suffer from substance abuse dependence or abuse. In addition, the overall cost of substance abuse including lost productivity, health, and crime related costs the nation more than 600 billion

The questions that you asked are very thought provoking. I have never thought about substance abuse being a disease or caused from deviant behavior. However, now that I think about it, I feel that substance abuse can be both a disease and caused from deviant behavior (even though I have never thought of substance abuse as a deviant behavior before). One example of how substance abuse could be considered a disease is if you have a mother that was addicted to crack during her pregnancy, that child

discusses and evaluates the causes of addictions and addictive behaviors, analyzes possible sings of substance abuse and addiction in students, and designs and evaluates prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies for students with commonly found addictions. Further, this paper presents a hypothetical case study and applies effective counseling skills and strategies for helping a student with a substance use issue. Etiology of Addictions and Addictive Behaviors There are many causes of addiction

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and alcohol continues, substance abuse across America has become a very serious social problem. It is mental illness that has an effect on different races, classes and genders. The affects of substance abuse has caused countless of people to feel heartache and develop feelings of hopelessness. With alcohol and drugs readily available through prescription or on the streets (Butler,2010), it is obvious why many are acquiring addictive patterns to these accessible substances, and that the continual

Identifying Substances Using Properties Purpose: To identify unknown substances by observing their physical and chemical properties (e.g. colour, state, clarity, crystal shape, behaviour in water, behaviour in acid), and comparing them to the physical and chemical properties of known substances. Hypothesis: I predict that by observing and testing the properties, as well as comparing them to those of known substances, we can identify all 5 of the unknown substances. I think this will happen because

from 2010-2015. The focus is on aging adults and substance abuse in the United States. The use of alcohol, and prescription medications among this population, also known as the “Baby Boomers” is a major concern. One focus will be on the prevalence of substance abuse (alcohol and prescription use) and the consequences both mentally and physically. Being apart of the aging population and substance abuse this can lead to misdiagnosing and treating substance abuse among the elderly. The Baby Boomer population

Illegal substance abuse and addiction can have far-reaching negative impacts that affect not only the people who abuse drugs but also their friends, family members, the community, and government resources. Substance abuse can lead to domestic violence, child abuse, suicide, crime, automobile accidents, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, and unwanted pregnancy. A particular area of concern of drug use and abuse is the impact of methamphetamine (meth) labs on public safety and the environment