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    Addiction And Memory

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    The topic that I am interested in for my research paper is the effect of addiction on memory. This will include short and long term memory, the connection between drug use and memory loss, and the neurological impact of continued use in areas of the brain believed to control memory. A comprehensive view of associated symptoms that contribute to cognitive dysfunction will be addressed, such as poor sleeping habits, depression, anxiety, and nutrition. The neurological processes that underlie…

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    individuals meet personality, mood, and anxiety disorder tends to met the criteria for alcohol dependence and other drug dependence. In this case, many individuals are dealing with the concept of comorbidity. However, the problem is that few people are seeking treatment that are dealing with mood and anxiety disorder on top of substance use. Also, treatment may…

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    Addiction Counseling

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    Before starting drug addiction counseling, it is very important to know what actually addiction is. Addiction is the habituation of the body to certain unnatural substances. These substances can range from nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, and other addictive substances. These alien substances not only effect neurotransmitters in the brain but also various organs of human body ranging from eyesight to sense of taste. Drug and alcohol addiction causes various parts of body from proper functioning in…

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    The rates of addictive behaviour and substance related problems are a growing problem within the Aboriginal communities. Represented dramatically through statistics gathered from surveys, approximately 75% residents of the First Nation and Inuit communities feel as though alcohol is a predominant problem within their community (Khan 2008). From Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to domestic violence, suicide, and social dislocation, Aboriginal communities continue to be ravaged by problems…

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    The article provides information based on surveys, treatments, interviews, research and other forms of study that has been done on the subject, drug and alcohol dependency that support the author has come to the conclusion that there are two sides to the very complex discussion is using drugs considered a chronic disease or a temporary failure to cope with tribulations in life. Side one concludes that the author’s conclusions about some treatments for drug and alcohol dependency characterize…

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    1. Opioid dependence, in remission, in a controlled setting (PWC / ADC) The client has self-reported using heroin for 8 years. The client was using 3 and a half grams daily before his incarceration. The client has reported significant Impairment and distress due to his drug use. The client shows signs of impaired capacity to control substance-taking behaviors. The client has self-reported trying to stop using heroin and has attended several programs (HIDTA, Drug DORM) to stop his addiction. .…

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    Reward Pathway

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    I consider that you have presented a good argument related to your selected topic. Your argument related to food, especially carbohidrates, and addiction has been well supported by many scholars. If your are going to consider addiction and neurological processes, I would advise you to consider the reward pathway theory (also called the mesolimbic pathway). Many researchers suggests that several types of addictions have similar brain patterns as in the case of drug addictions. To explain the…

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    Drug Rehab Centers

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    Know about Drug Rehab Centers Drug addiction can be an alarming and harming sickness that does influence the individual with the illness as well as their whole crew. A few individuals can overcome the sickness all alone. Different addicts require proficient help so as to kick their specific addiction. There are numerous drug rehab centers around accessible to those that are hoping to end their battle with drug addiction. There are various types of drug rehab centers intended for various types…

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    APA Ethics Case Study

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    an individual with a private practice and no additional code of ethics from an organization or overhead. Additionally, there are other codes Dr. Smith may consider due to his specialization in the treatment of truck drivers with active chemical dependence. Dr. Smith should also consider The National Association for Addiction and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Code of Ethics among other resources including the Code of Federal Regulations and the United…

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    Alcoholism Affecting Women

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    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 2.5 percent of woman who actually meet the requirements of alcohol dependence, and is becoming more common among women as to men (CDC, 2016). Alcoholism refers to an individual is dependent and constantly drinking alcohol that intervenes with their daily life. Alcoholism dependence is a dangerous illness among women because it affects them in many aspects of their lives like, health, social life, working and jobs.…

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