“As the problem of drug prescriptions for controlled substances continue to soar, there were 6.4 million Americans using prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs non medically. Of the 6.4 million, 4.7 million use pain relievers (“Abuse”). The use of prescriptions will always be misused there is no way to resolve this problem, and it’s always going to be a dramatic increase in prescription drug abuse. Abusers will have temptation to relapse. Misuse of an addiction to opioids is a national problem that affects public wealth as well as social and economic welfare.…
Substance Abuse by Fisher and Harrison, chapter 6: This chapter began with explaining the definition of use, misuse, abuse, and dependence which is very important to know since it helps mental health professionals in determining the appropriate intervention for each client. I feel this topic must be explained in a chapter alone because I also belong to a religious group and I know how these terms are confused. This chapter also focused on the assessment which is important for all mental health professionals not only to gather information, but also to avoid misdiagnosing client problems. The critical part of the assessment process is the psychosocial history which involves various areas that need to be assessed: AOD use history, family history, social history, legal history, educational history, occupational history, and medical history.…
Professor and Classmates, The best first step to take when beginning to work with a client struggling with substance use is to do an assessment. Based on the assessment the therapist will know where the client needs help. The therapist will get a better understanding of the client cultural views once he/…
Kulesza, M., Matsuda, M., Ramirez, J. J., Werntz, A. J., Teachman, B. A., & Lindgren, K. P. (2016). Towards a greater understanding of addiction stigma: Intersectionality with race/ethnicity and gender. Drug And Alcohol Dependence, 16985-91. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.10.020 As noted, the articles spoke on substance use disorders among individuals, connected to any type of informal or formal treatment.…
Substance abuse is a very concerning area in the United States. Society does not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting takes more than good intentions or a strong will. Our group decided to do our project on substance abuse because drug use is on the rise in this country. There is approximately one in every 10 Americans over the age of 12 that are addicted to alcohol and drugs; almost equal the entire population of Texas (“Results from the,” 2014).…
Addictions: Short description: Recover from an addiction Learn how to follow the path to sobriety Begin your journey to a healthier lifestyle Long description: Test Interpretations: An addiction is one of the most challenging things that someone will ever experience. With an addiction, your social, financial, work and personal lives may become unmanageable. While it may be difficult to handle an addiction, it is possible to get help. With a positive outlook and effort, you can change your situation for the better. Very Good: Your score shows that you are handling your addiction with ease.…
Hello, Stacey! Existing in a family that is primarily consisting of alcoholics and those who abuse drugs, I know exactly what you have gone through. In the past year alone, I have lost four friends to heroin; and I have lost, connection with some family members. When I was younger, I struggled with struggle abuse. The origination to even contemplating starting what I did was, in my mind, to escape from my reality.…
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide program aimed to help those who are concerned about their alcohol problem and just need some assistance in getting sober and alcohol-free. Alcoholics anonymous consists of a twelve step recovery program to support a certain individual reach sobriety. One of the programs main practice is that all members will remain anonymous to one another. Some may believe that the only way they can reach sobriety is by going through this program, but that is not true at all. Having some support and the determination can be a big help when trying to become alcohol-free.…
Opiate Addiction: Understanding Replacement Therapy An informal lecture by Scott Farnum, Administrator, Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine. Scott talked about how opioids have been around between three and five thousand years. The different opioids lift your mood, helps you feel motivated and pain relief. The natural opiates are more stimulating.…
For my substance use interview I chose to talk with my mother, Megean. I set out to cover the following topics: the role substance abuse played in her life, her opinion on drinking and substance use, and how she thinks alcohol and other substances will affect my life. Through the course of this interview and the time I spent reflecting on it, the severity of overindulging with things such as alcohol became much clearer. It is important to know where to draw the line and when to walk away completely. Exposure to substances like alcohol and drugs seem to have been just as prevalent during my parent’s high school years as it has been mine.…
Throughout the United States, lowering the drinking age is a huge discussion. Every American enjoys a drink or two with a friend as a social event. Why does the government feel a person who can be in the military isn’t mature enough to have a drink? Binge drinking is a huge issue among young adults who are not able to drink in a public place. Prohibiting these young adults from drinking will not make them stay away from alcohol.…
In this paper I will venture to focus on the core causes of opiate addiction in adult men. For the purposes of clairity and and efficiency I will refer to all opium based (natural: “opiate”) and (synthetic: “opioid”) as opiates. I have chosen this subject because addiction is fascinating to me. I’ve learned that there are a multitude of addictions aside from drugs. Merriam-Webster online defines addiction as “ a strong and harmful need to regularly have something or do something.”…
Heroin Addiction Addiction reaches epidemic levels Heroin use in the United States has skyrocketed. Over the past 11 years use has gone up nearly 63%. From 2002 to 2013 the number of heroin related deaths has nearly quadrupled. Those addicted to pain medication are replacing their pills for a more accessible, cheaper and longer lasting high from the drug that is heroin. The question in place is how do we stop this epidemic that is taking the United States by storm?…
Drug and alcohol abuse is one of the most important social issues in this novel. Drug abuse refers to the excessive or addictive use of drugs for nonmedical purposes (“Drug Abuse,” 2015). Drug use can become a social problem when an individual becomes impaired through drug-taking behavior (Busse & Riley, 2008, p. 21). Drug and alcohol abuse lead to many serious consequences. The emotional, physical, social, psychological, and intellectual health of many children and adults are impaired and damaged by drug abuse (“Drug and Alcohol Abuse,” 2014).…
One important problem that has been rapidly increasing among our society today is drug addiction. The earlier in an individual’s life that drug abuse begins, the more likely they will be to become addicted. Substance use in teens and young adults turns into a pattern of unsafe behaviors, including; unsafe sex, driving under the influence, etc. Taking drugs lessens the feeling of distress and most people abuse. Drug addiction can set back the user from achieving their goals, it’s important to make wise decisions to have a successful future.…