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    independence. “Alcohol consumption in humans is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States (McGinnis & Foege, 1993). A common abuse pattern called binge drinking contributes to a substantial portion of alcohol-related deaths (Chikritzhs, Jonas, Stockwell, Heale, & Dietze, 2001)”.Though with freedom comes responsibility. If not handled properly freedom can lead to bad decisions and the biggest mistake university students make are usually related to alcohol. According to…

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    Neurobiology of Alcohol Dependence and It’s Cycle of Substance Abuse Research suggests that each year in the United States, approximately 8.2 million people are dependent on alcohol as evaluated by the CAGE questionnaire for alcohol dependence (Kosten, T., & O'Connor, P. 2003). To examine alcohol dependence, this review will consider the following: 1. Neurobiology / Pharmacodynamics 2. Pharmacokinetics / various forms of use 3. Ways in which tolerance and withdrawal occur 4. Pharmacotherapy for…

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    since then changed the stigmas associated with alcoholism and substance abuse, and has allowed individuals to join the meetings with dignity. This paper focuses on a first hand account of a nursing student’s experience at an Alcoholic Anonymous meeting. This paper also focuses on the effects of substance abuse on the mental health of people and the Twelve-Step programs associated with helping people overcome substance abuse. The data and information in this paper was derived from my attendance…

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    Juan Martinez's Case Study

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    Mexican-American male, who has been diagnosed with Alcohol Dependence, Narcotic Dependence, Stimulant Use Disorder-Moderate, and Opioids Use Disorder-Moderate. Client was also referred to a mental health professional to be assessed for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and was later diagnosed and began treatment by a psychologist. Client, Juan Martinez, has had a history of unsuccessful relationship with friends, and significant others due to his substance abuse, and addictions. The…

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    A chemical dependency assessment is an evaluation that is performed by a trained professional to determine whether an individual is suffering from a drug or alcohol dependency. The evaluation process takes place by using various instruments that include, but are not limited to, the CAGE, the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST), the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT), and the Problem Oriented Screening Instrument for Teenagers (POSIT). Once an assessment instrument is chosen…

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    State, “Students who had not abused alcohol…

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    are now at the legal age of having the ability to purchase alcohol. Now is the time to have fun, get a little crazy or more than likely start to form an intractable addiction to alcohol, therefore then being considered an alcoholic. The action of consuming alcohol continues to be a massive issue due to the fact that high amount of people have become dependent upon the drug, not only because it’s a likeable activity, but also because alcohol is considered to be a release on the individual 's…

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    Social Media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram negatively affect mental health in teens and young adults because it is addictive, gives rise to cyber bullying, glamorizes drug and alcohol use, causes a decrease in personal skills, and exposes teens and young adults to explicit and violent…

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    Approximately 5,000 people under the age of 21 die each year because of alcohol related incidents (Alcohol - Above the Influence). It is essential that alcohol is taken seriously. When used in the wrong way, alcohol can be extremely damaging to individuals at any age, and can cause many unwanted injuries and even deaths. Whether people realize it or not, alcohol can cause a great deal of negative effects. Alcohol is a psychoactive drug, it alters attention emotion, judgement, memory, time sense,…

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    Association of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. According to alcoholism-statistics.com, “an estimated 6.6 million children under 18 live in households with at least one alcoholic parent.” However, there is a difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Alcohol abuse, is when a person drinks more than his or hers limit; but it is not considered alcoholism until one a person dependent on alcohol. Being dependent on alcohol can potentially destroy one's life and family, especially for parents who…

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