Substance abuse

programs are one of the many primary preventions strategies that are out there for things such as drug abuse among adolescents. However, it is not enough to think that educating adolescents will help aid them in preventing negatives health behaviors or even changing negative health behaviors. Behavioral interventions (aids adolescents with their recovery and increase their skills to withstand drug abuse), family-based approaches (involves family members, parents, and sometimes if necessary…

314.01 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Combined Presentation – Mild V62.3 Academic or educational problem V62.4 Social exclusion or rejection V71.01 Adult antisocial behavior V71.02 Child or adolescent antisocial behavior Justification of 314.01 - Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Combined Presentation – Mild Hannah has persistently displayed inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, which has effected her daily functioning and development. Hannah has…

cases dangerous. Studies show that impulsivity has long been considered a risk factor for harmful alcohol use. Advances in neurocognitive models of impulse control have allowed substance abuse researchers to understand how dysfunction of specific cognitive mechanisms underlying behavioral control can contribute to substance use (Fillmore, 2003; Jentsch & Taylor, 1999;Lyvers,2000). Intoxicated drinkers may find their ability to inhibit behavioral impulses compromised to a greater extent than…

of substance abuse. C-The topic of substance abuse is important because substance abuse has a major impact on families and communities. The effect of substance abuse are cumulative significantly contributing to costly social, physical, mental, and public health problems. Some of these problems include child abuse, suicide, homicide, domestic violence, and AIDS. D- An emerging issue of this topic is adolescent abuse of prescription. It is believed two factors have led to the increase in abuse.…

Substance abuse has been on a rise of adolescents, especially between the ages of 15 and 18. Due to the high rates, it is important to find out what contributes to the factors of substance abuse and put them at risk for this type of behavior. Research has been shown that sleep insufficiently and depression has been found to have higher rates related to substance abuse in this age group. There were four major substances that were used for this study, but this paper will focus on the marijuana…

and it most likely won’t stop until you tell an adult about it. Bullying can affect everyone, those who are Bullied, those who bully and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use, and suicide. Also, According to Bullying.org “There are many different types of bullying and many people get bullied from each one of them. One type of bullying…

Here in Florida there many substance abuse treatment facilities, in fact, there are so many substance abuse treatment facilities, that Southern Florida is not considered the substance abuse treatment center of the world. “Over the years Florida has also become known for something a little more unique than just for its beaches and Disney World. Specifically, Florida has recently been referred to as “the recovery capital of the world” with the epicenter being roughly between Fort Lauderdale and…

The impact of substances abuse to a cultural group can create problems in the long run such as the integration of the substance into the cultural patterns. Native Americans are the most prevalent to become dependent on alcohol among minority groups. Many of the side effects of alcohol abuse include teen suicide, birth defects, break up of families, violence in the home, high incarceration rates and affect the education of the youth. Among Native Americans and Alaska Natives 11.7 percent of…

researcher regarding all three of the concepts; parental substance abuse, socioeconomics, and intervention were found. The answer to the research question will be answered because of the detailed and honest information given by the participants. It was clear to the researcher that the participants thought that parental substance abuse, socioeconomics, and intervention were all risk factors correlating to juvenile delinquency. SUBSTANCE ABUSE DOUBLE TROUBLE The researcher was shocked to…

Substance Abuse No one takes drugs intending to become an addict, addiction is a complex concept. All drugs have addictive properties that make it difficult to stop using. Research today is used to better understand the addiction process and to show how much a substance can affect the abuser’s psychological, medical, physical and social state. There are different theories for why this occurs; causes of addiction are also related and molded to the personality of the ones who use. Understanding…