Essays on Substance abuse

Drug addiction is one of the fundamental problems the US is facing today and a vital priority area it ought to address to reduce the heavy spending it does on correctional services. The state-funded rehabilitation programs are also vital in helping individuals with hopes of recovery from addiction but cannot afford admission into private facilities…

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…

Psychodynamic theorists posit that substance abuse may arise from childhood dependency issues, wherein a child’s unmet caregiving needs lead to reliance on others for support and comfort. If these individuals encounter drugs or alcohol while seeking nurturing, their need for care can evolve into a dependence on substances. Psychodynamic theorists argue that personality traits associated…

Rosa Lee Cunningham is a 52 twelvemonth old Afro-american individual female parent of eight. who is a long clip diacetylmorphine nut. and has an extended felon record. Of her eight kids six of them have followed her in her life of dependence and offense. These offenses include everything from junior-grade larceny. to harlotry. to drug…

 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…

Paper Outline Introduction: – this section explains the predicament preschool children from low income families faces when they join school. This section also introduces Head Start program; when it was started and who it targeted. Head Start Program: – the motivation behind inception of Head Start Program is clearly explained in this section.  The section…

Authors Bulik, et al. (1992) compare BN and AN at length in their article. As with most other scholarly articles, there is a clear link between high rates of drug use and BN. Specifically a pattern of binge drinking episodes, diuretic, and laxative use particularly in evening hours was found. As I mentioned in reference…

Abstract The foster care system is a unique institution and fulfils a vital social need. Over the last twenty years the number of children coming into foster care is increasing and there is very little likelihood of the numbers going down in the near future. The foster care system faces severe challenges and public criticism…

Article: The Experience of Acupuncture for Treatment of Substantial Dependence, by Kunsook Song Bernstein The study has a clear title and abstract statements. The purpose of the study, the research design and methods used and the findings and conclusions were briefly but adequately explained in the abstract. However, literature synthesis is not provided. Nonetheless, the…

According to BOP Statistics, “46.2% of inmates in prison are incarcerated for drug offenses.” In the United States and countries abroad, there has been an effort to eradicate drug use and production. The war on drugs has caused upheaval, chaos, and social unrest. Undoubtedly, this war has failed and will continue to fail if we…