Substance abuse

in Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Literature Review Social Work Practicum Class II University of Northern Iowa Ashley Knerr Adolescents face various struggles every day. Some of these struggles, such as substance use and behavioral struggles, lead them to being placed in a treatment setting. Today’s youth are living in a world where illegal substances are more accessible. Therefore, experimentation of these substances is also becoming more common. These substances include…

People that have been victims to substance abuse are some of the most stigmatized individuals in our society. Alcohol and drug addiction are also the most stereotyped psychiatric illness there is (Van Hippel, Henry, Terrett, Mercuri, McAlear, Rendell, 2017). Substance abuse refers to the dependency or addiction to specific substances, such as alcohol or drugs. An individual that uses drugs for medical or recreational reasons usually wants to achieve a certain goal or outcome. Multiple factors,…

Substance abuse is when somebody overindulges or becomes dependent on a substance which is usually addictive. These substances include drugs which are substances that affect how the body and mind function. Drugs are both legal (prescription and over the counter) and illegal. Prescription drugs are used to prevent as well as treat diseases and illnesses and over the counter drugs are used to relieve symptoms. Drugs can also be classified more specifically by hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline,…

People suffer from substance abuse such as; drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Most people mistakenly think that those who suffer from substance abuse do not have the willpower nor does that person want to stop using drugs. What those people don’t understand, drug abuse or some might call it drug addiction is a complex disease. (Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse, 2016). When a person is abusing drugs quitting it easier say, than done. Drugs can affect and change the brain and the body making the…

As a result, a person could go down an extremely dangerous, if not lethal path. There are also people that turn to drug abuse to self-medicate because these people believe that they can heal internal problems with external substances, or perhaps to try and hide from an underlying issue. Substance abusers might have turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with negativity in their personal lives, and this eventually can become a full-fledged addiction. Multiple…

a problem with substance abuse. It is estimated that about 25% of children, under the age of 18, are exposed to family alcohol abuse. Studies show that children who are exposed to substance abuse are more likely to develop depression or anxiety in their adolescence years, and use drugs or alcohol earlier on. If the child doesn 't receive help or support, it can lead to lifelong problems. There are many consequences that children face when they experience a parent with a substance…

In the first hypothesis, conscientiousness should be correlated with substance abuse was found significant enough to be supported with Pearson’s correlation. In Journal Of Research In Personality, it states that low levels of conscientiousness is correlated with different substance abuse like smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol, and substance use (Turiano, Whieman, Hamspon, Roberts & Mrcozek, 2012). The limitations about the study with Turiano and colleagues was they did not mention the…

Substance addiction continues to be an epidemic across the nation. Hundreds of pregnant women and new mothers have been accursed of child abuse and other crimes when they or their newborns have tested positive for control substances. (Pro publica) Substances such as nicotine, marijuana, alcohol opiates, cocaine and methadone pose serious risks health risks to the developing fetus. Currently in the United States, 18 states consider substance abuse during pregnancy child abuse under civil child…

their housing. “A 2008 survey by the United States Conference of Mayors asked 25 cities for their top three causes of homelessness. Substance abuse was the single largest cause of homelessness for single adults (reported by 68% of cities). Substance abuse was also mentioned by 12% of cities as one of the top three causes of homelessness for families.” (Substance abuse and Homelessness,…

Substance Abuse; noun, “overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance, especially alcohol or drugs.” Substance abuse has become more prevalent recently, grasping onto the lives of adults like you and I every day. Fisher, G. (2009) The overwhelming dependence becomes an addiction and forces the user to continue the habit, thriving on the substance, living for the high, and allowing the substance to overtake their lives. Do you even wonder, “why”, what provoked the thought of someone…