Essays about Addiction

INTRODUCTION In 1998, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) published Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice (The Competencies) as Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21. Developed by the National Curriculum Committee of the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network, TAP…

He estimates that the addict population in Vancouver is around 3,000 to 5,000 individuals. Mat uses scientific search to identify the biological essence of the “high”, which is a condition under the influence of drugs. He explains how the drugs interact with the brains chemistry to give the user pleasure. In particular, he confirms opiates…

Levi has begun to withdraw from much of any social interactions, he has also avoided telling is family about his illness and avoids interactions with most of his friends. He has been able to obtain a variety of medications for anxiety, and often takes more than the prescribed dosage. In addition, he has had a…

Is it addictive or not addictive? That is the question. According to Marie Winn, the author of “TV Addiction,” television viewing is comparable to substance abuse in the sense that once you start, it becomes difficult to stop. Winn firmly holds the belief that television is so addictive that it has the potential to ruin…

My Reaction to Kubuku Rides Again (This is it)Kubuku Rides Again was written by Larry Brown in 1988. This intense story portrays a powerful theme of alcoholism and how damaging it can become. In fact, alcoholism is very destructive because in most cases the user is unaware of the negative affects and their own dependency…

Intro: It is undeniable that there have been occasions when we have gone shopping and become carried away, returning home with a realization of overspending on unnecessary items. Now, let’s delve into the background information of Elizabeth Deiter, a compulsive shopper from Pennsylvania who openly acknowledges her behavior. Despite just recently catching up on rent…

It is highly recommended for teenagers to quit smoking because of the negative impact it has on their health and well-being. Spending time and money on an unappealing and foul-smelling cigar is not worth it, considering that tobacco smoke harms every organ system in the body. In the United States, about one-third of all cancer…

Computer games, whether played on a computer or console systems such as the Sony Playstation, possess the ability to captivate individuals for countless hours and can lead to addiction. Computer gaming provides an opportunity for individuals to escape their daily routines, such as school and work, by immersing themselves in a virtual world. Within video…

Introduction             Perceived to be one of the most devastating catastrophic societal problem faced by the contemporary society of today is the doom of addiction, which had been noted by researchers as the poison of the youth’s future.  According to various critics who made a crucial analysis on reasons why individuals engage in such form,…

 ssA white crystalline powder, soluble in water or alcohol, that has a bitter taste, can turn one’s life around in just few hours. Methamphetamine (Meth) is a central nervous system stimulant and has a high potential for abuse and dependency. Meth releases very high levels of dopamine in the brain. It stimulates brain cells and…