Sexual addiction

while “actively listening” to my client share his concerns about probably drinks too much and trouble keeping a job due to tardiness and lack of attendance, I would also screen him for Cross-Cutting Issues. I would address suicide and nicotine addictions. In addition, as his counselor I would need to understand my client’s medical issues. I would…

opioid-like neurotransmitters in the brain, endorphin and enkephalin; decreasing pain, alertness, and respiration (NIDA, 2007). When treating opiate addiction, withdrawal may not be fatal, it can however be very painful and as such, many individuals relapse rather than endure the painful process. According to Lin, et. al. (2015) chronic pain is common amongst addiction treatment patients and has been associated to poor treatment outcomes, including increased treatment dropout rates, and lower…

Drug addiction can completely change a person life in the worst ways; don’t be the one it affects. “More than 20 million Americans over the age of 12 currently use illicit drugs” (“Topic Overview: Substance Abuse” 1). There are many different reasons why people abuse drugs, and a range of effects on the user. What is substance/drug abuse? “Drug abuse is the nonmedical use of drugs that interfere with a healthy and productive life” (Musto 361). Substance abuse over time turns into an addiction.…

group carries with them their own definitions of culture, history, traditions, and spiritual beliefs. Popularly associated with strength, power, culture, independence and music, aboriginals are quietly suffering from array of mental health and addiction diseases. At large, aboriginal peoples are faced with more hardships throughout their lives than the average Canadian. With some aboriginal reserves being said to be comparable to severe third world living conditions (Wyld, 2011), Aboriginals…

Crystal Meth (or ice) is a strong, highly addictive illicit drug that stimulates the central nervous system, speeding up the messages that travel between the brain and the body. The substance comes in clear crystals and is generally smoked or injected, but can be snorted or even consumed. When taken, the drug increases the production of dopamine therefore a false flash of energy and happiness preoccupies the person.This tends to make the individual’s body endure unfamiliar activities and levels…

trauma during childhood, mental disorders, peer pressure and personality traits. Firstly, Drug abuse is often credited to a lack of willpower or self-control, meaning that people who have addictions make decisions to participate in drug usage. However, Tamara and Roleff believe that some forms of drug addiction and abuse have their origins deep in the cells of the people who use the drugs. The American Psychological Association, for example, states that about half of a person’s tendency…

“Addiction isn 't about substance - you aren 't addicted to the substance, you are addicted to the alteration of mood that the substance brings” (By Susan Cheever). Many people get addicted to drugs try to escape the reality of his or her world. The world around that person get to hard to handle without help, instead of asking for help from people that can help him or her. The person turn to drugs. Drugs can be from marijuana to cocaine, it does matter what form of drug when someone is addicted…

Pod-casts and Hot Topic Michael Britt’s Podcast spoke about the court of public opinion, and how it: seeks expedient closure out of need for simplicity in the presence of chaos; attach negative bias towards those perceived to have characteristics (such as beauty or wealth) that they will no doubt use to their advantage unjustly; employ role theory in terms of attire, and emotional presentation, without having any real insight of, or psychological ability by which to assess the person; nor…

of our daily lives. Re-reading my insight paper I have shown how much awareness I have developed throughout the semester. Since I was raised in Los Angeles County, drug and alcohol addiction was not seen as deviant. Many of my friends and family that were dependent on substance did not prove any signs of their addiction. As a result, taking this course I am able to assimilate social similarities and differences throughout…

hazards of drugs. On the contrary, they associate drugs with being ‘cool’. Avoiding the first contact is crucial to avoiding a lifelong, debilitating addiction. Here are a few lessons that you need to communicate to your child. What are drugs? Apart from medicines, cigarettes and alcohol, there are numerous drugs available at parties and…