Drug abuse

United States Federal Government should help with drug and alcohol abuse epidemic in adolescence in the American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) community. According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2011, there were over twenty million youth at the age of twelve and older, who were using alcohol and drugs. Also, eight percent of the population aged twelve or older were classified with substance dependence or abuse (SAMSHA, 2011). Heavy drinking has long…

Pregnant drug users should be charged with child abuse. When arguing why pregnant drug users should be prosecuted we must recognize and understand child welfare and the laws and or policies associated with child welfare. According to the Child Welfare government website, child welfare “ promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the public to information, resources, and tools…

welfare serves a wonderful purpose to provide extra aid and support to numerous families across the country. A countless amount abuse the money sent to them. Rather than purchasing groceries for their families they waste money on drugs. To avoid the abuse of welfare, applicants must take part in a required drug test. This will save taxpayers money, decrease the level of drug use in the lower class, and provide encouragement to those in poverty to attempt to find a job. Taxpayers would all…

do I know this person? I met Darryl Rogers at an LGBT NA meeting in Ferndale, Michigan, shortly after I relocated back to my hometown of Detroit from Atlanta, Georgia in September 2002. After sharing my personal experiences of homelessness and drug abuse with the group. Darryl who was sitting next to me leaned over and welcomed me and asked if he could speak with me after the meeting had concluded. After the meeting Darryl and I talked about recovery and the 12 steps and how well we employed…

in Jacksonville. My county, Nassau, boasts about its beaches and excellent school system. Although I am happy with living in my community and my country, both share a common issue: drugs. Drug abuse is rising and affecting various people, including students in high school. This issue affects us all as it leads to drug addiction, overdoses, and users being arrested. As a fellow American, I hope you share the same concerns about this epidemic and how our country is handling it. President Nixon…

At first look, one can look at the laws of drug use and look at it as a neutral law that applies to every individual living in the United States. While the media projects the rates of drug use to be higher in black Americans, evidence shows that predominately white Americans are most likely using illicit drugs in one form or another (Small 897). Minorities are targeted by the criminal justice system and are faced daily with…

Social Problems and Drug Abuse Social Problems are problematic issues that arise in society. A condition or pattern of behavior that not only holds negative consequences for society, but also individuals and the physical world. Social problems do not need to directly affect everyone to be classified as a problem. Prescription drug abuse has become one of many social problems associated with substance abuse. Let 's take a look at the sociological perspectives on social problems. First, the…

Research question The research question of the study I chose, sought to determine, if family life characteristics of American adolescents could predict the drug abuse patterns of similar aged Indonesians. Concepts and definitions The study wanted to determine how Indonesian and American adolescent’s perception of family life impacted their drug usage. Three main ideas were presented. The first idea deals with adolescent perception of their family’s cohesion and adaptability levels. The…

illustrates that the songs of the Siren’s are irresistible, just like drugs are to the addict. It is a disease that causes harmful consequences to the drug addict and their close circle…

(Teresa’s uncle) found Teresa and Robert home, but they wouldn’t pay their rent. Rickey paid all the utility bills in the home. Teresa and Robert has been living on the street. Teresa and Robert uses drugs (pills) abuse. Teresa lost custody of her other children (Nova Lee & Ashton) due to drug abuse. Ashton is in the care of Michelle (maternal grandmother) and CPS placed Nova Lee with an unknown family. Michelle lives in Alabama. On 1/31/18, Teresa and Robert had a court appearance; they had…