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The Jellinek’s five level are considered to be the father of scientific research in the field of alcoholism. They are categorised in five types of drinking pattern. 1. ALPHA Alcoholism: This is purely psychological dependence on the effect of alcohol to relieve bodily or emotional pain. Although there are no signs of progressive process or the drinking leads to loss of control, damage from drinking can be restricted to relationship or even job performance. 2. GAMMA Alcoholism: This acquired…

With many dangerous issues floating around in our generation, “Fake Weed,” could be the main source of negative activity. This mainly focuses on teenagers, who probably have emotional and mental problems, with their daily lives. In order for them to overcome these problems, they go to drugs to relieve themselves of this stress, especially synthetic Cannabinoids . With studies on who uses this “fake weed,” and why they take it, lead to problems in our society. Students with stress, or pain in…

companies) Note: Iodine crystals can be used along with a small amount of powdered vermiculite. 4-Rubber or plastic gloves are recommended 5-Safety glasses or goggles Safety Precautions Firstly,Wear safety glasses or goggles to protect our eyes from iodine vapors. Iodine is very toxic in nature , both as vapor and through excessive skin contact. Work in a well ventilated area is necessary. We must Keep all containers closed. A small amount of iodine on the skin can be removed with soapy…

Criminologist Paul Goldstein initiated how substance abuse heads directly to crime, through his tripartite conceptual theories. To rationalize why this was the case he presented three theories, which include psychopharmacological model, economic compulsive model, and systemic violence model. The psychopharmacological model insinuates that the effects of illegal drug use cause criminal behavior which has a direct physiological effect. These effects can vary from neurochemical changes within one’s…

Skills USA my team and I work together to address the growing heroin overdose issue in the community. In order to tackle the growing epidemic background information and connections had to be made. Phil Lahey of the Merrimack Valley Prevention and Substance Abuse Project came to my school to spread awareness of the heroin epidemic.…

individual during step 5 may make them embarrassed or ashamed. This fear of judgement could lead them to use. I personally believe that there are high risk situations surrounding confronting some individuals who may harbor hurt feelings toward the substance abuser. It may become a trigger for relapse. In lesson six the alcoholic or addict may still feel shameful or worthlessness due to the reflection of their behaviors and how they may look to another person now that they have…

Some reasons include that they were under the influence of drugs and bad people so they couldn’t learn what was right or wrong. They were under the influence of drugs like brown brown, which was gunpowder mixed with cocaine and other drugs and substances like alcohol and marijuana. Why did they do this? I don’t know, what were they trying to achieve? Drugs at an early age (or alcohol) can cause brain damage and long term effects and eventually, brain cancer. Next, they were pretty much taken…

Many believe that this drug is a terrible drug that is corrupting all our youth. Marijuana does produce a dependency, but unlike many other substances it does not produce a desperation or craving. It also does not produce violent reactions like amphetamines or narcotics. This drug is used by many of our youth, but it does not produce any severe consequences. Many news articles have been covering…

The Addictions & Mental Health Counsellor (AMH) works within a multi-disciplinary team who provides assessment, referral, clinical counselling, and prevention to individuals and family members affected by mental health and substance use issues. Family members of chemically addicted individuals want to know not only what addiction is, why their loved one became addicted and what part if any did they play. There is no easy explanation to these questions, as every addiction although it may be…

about the time that societies view on drugs took a hard turn, viewing addicts as immoral, homeless, jobless, lazy people that were unwilling to control their behaviors. Over the years this view of addiction has not changed. There is an overwhelming amount…