Substance abuse

Drug Abuse and The Homeless. Many say that homeless people become homeless because they become victims of drug abuse, but is that always the case? Does homelessness lead to drug abuse? Well most people would like to think that is the cause but it’s simply not that simple but, nothing is that clear cut so. How does homelessness lead to drug abuse? Homelessness has been a rising problem across north America for quite some time. According to BMC Public Health “It is estimated that there are 3.5…

Does Typography of Substance Abuse and Dependence Differ as a Function of Exposure to Child Maltreatment, is a passage, published in the Journal or Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse written by six different researchers experienced in the field of substance abuse. In this particular article, Carla Danielson and her colleagues, discuss how maltreatment as a child affects drug usage later on. To begin with, the researchers identify the different types of maltreatment someone could experience.…

Last week on Bachelor in Paradise, things got a bit crazy with Chad Johnson. He was yelling and screaming at everyone, and Sarah Herron wasn't quiet about what she thought of him. The two got into it, and Chad called her an "one armed b**ch." ET Online shared that Sarah Herron is speaking out and even though Chad did apologize to her, she doesn't accept it at all. ET's Nancy O'Dell spoke with Herron and got the chance to find out exactly what she thinks of Chad and more. Nick Viall was with her…

there are some individuals who do. These people are called substance abusers. There are also individuals who smoke, snort, and ingest multiple different substances as a way to handle problems or just for recreational use. However drugs are used, they have a tendency to be abused. Substance abuse causes problems for everyone involved in drug abuser 's life. However, when symptoms begin to show and once an individual knows what substance abuse is, they can recognize the impact it can have on…

Substance abuse occurs everywhere at home, outside, and at work. Substance abuse is a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes (T.B.). Some of the substances are alcohol, drugs, prescription or over-the-counter medicine, and smoking. I’m going to talk about how the substance abuse effect work place, and how should business stop substance abuse. Regardless of the size of a business, it is still necessary for owners, managers and directors to be aware of the effects of…

Sonny said, “I feel like a man who’s been trying to climb out of some deep, real deep and funky hole and just saw the sun up there, outside.” (Sonny’s Blues 5). Throughout the years, drug abuse has had a significant impact on society. Additionally, there are different reasons people become addicted to illegal substances. “Sonny's Blues,” a short story written by James Baldwin, takes place in Harlem. “Sonny’s Blues,” illustrates the horrible consequences of a person’s life under drugs; the light…

The theme I pick is "The Dangers of Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse". I chose this subject since it tides in with my course however I will address one issue which is "All Domestic Violence Defined by Men as Perpetrators and Women as Victims"? A Department of Justice study in 1994 on murder within families revealed that more than 50 percent of the offended parties rebuked for slaughtering their mates had been drinking at the season of the crime. Despite the way that men being more inspired…

Drug abuse is a chronic public health issue that effects people in every level of our society. Drug abuse effects more than just the user. It interferes with relationships, status I society, health, and one’s employment. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), approximately 10 percent of nurses reported dependency on drugs while working in the field (Copp, 2009). Why is it that nurses have a relatively high incidence of substance abuse? The goal of this research paper is to present…

poor family relationships; ill health; cognitive problems, and poor education, the role physical abuse has in juvenile delinquency, and conclude with a summary. A significant correlation exists between substance abuse and criminal practices in juveniles (Carter, 2012). Young delinquents show increased rates of substance abuse in contrast with non-offending juveniles (Carter, 2012). Substance abuse increase recidivism and influences juveniles in drug court. Drug and liquor use produces…

Youth claim that accessing prescription drugs, alcohol, and marijuana has become easier over the years. Substance abuse during a youth’s development period may cause pathological behavior or disorders. The National Survey and Drug Abuse and Health reported 6% and 5.4% of youth, ages 12-17; need treatment from alcohol use and illicit drugs. Adolescents who are consuming drugs are more likely to face problems in their health, school, home, and be involved in illegal activity. With the easy assess…