Substance abuse

Keyshawn denied having an issue with drugs and alcohol. He reported first using marijuana at the age of 16. Keyshawn denied being under the influence of any substances on the day of the offense. Keyshawn reported he does not need substance abuse treatment and is not receptive to attending. Keyshawn has never been evaluated for substance abuse treatment. There are no current or past indications of mental health problems in Keyshawn's case. Keyshawn has shown no indications of homicidal ideation…

There is debate as to whether or not the warning labels have any effect in harm reduction. “Addressing the issue of warning labels as an effective educational technique to reduce alcohol abuse has yielded few answers and several questions. In many cases, reports concerning health and safety warning labels, health education programs, and implications from the Health Belief Model have presented conflicting results or marginal effectiveness…

allowed these psychoactive substances to be sold legally. In July 2013 the law was passed. The Act meant that these psychoactive substances would be chemically tested and only if there was a low risk of harm to the consumer then it would be approved to sell to the public. However, on the 8th of May 2014 no psychoactive substances are able to be sold legally in New Zealand. Why should the government ban psychoactive substances? The government banned psychoactive substances. They can be addicted…

it can shed light on what can occur as a result of drug use. It is easy to dismiss public service announcement and anti-drugs pamphlets, but if drug education utilizes videos such as “the Overtaken” with individuals who have experienced what substance abuse can do it will greatly impact today’s conversation on drug.…

school because her addiction to meth causing her to interact with people who are involved with the substance and in her exact same social group. Researchers have concluded how drug addiction affects people in society saying “The impact of drug abuse is a complete societal problem that leaves no person in this country, either directly or indirectly, untouched" (“Methamphetamine”). Meth and the other substances Kristina uses changes the way she interacts with her family and friends around her and…

Introduction In this book, Melody Beattie, the author gives an overall picture of codependency as it relates to relationship with others as their sole source of value and identity. She goes into detail on how a codependent is a person who believes that their happiness is derived from other people or one particular person. This eventually leads to obsessing or controlling the behavior of the person that is believed to be making them happy. Sadly, this can result in relationships with drug and…

Even in the sunshine state of Florida, life can be distressing for people who can't seem to break away from the cycle of addiction to substances. At the end of the day, Floridians are like anyone else. If they are dealing with a serious addiction, the only reliable way out is by getting help from a reputable drug and alcohol rehab center. Getting Alcohol Treatment in Florida Admittedly, they are quite a few solid rehab treatment enters located in Florida. However, you should be aware that if…

issues related to diversity and multicultural competence, just to name a few. As a future counselor, who is himself in recovery from addiction, one of the ethical standards that is very poignant and relevant when working with clients who have substance abuse disorders, is the area of dual relationships. This issue becomes increasingly relevant when the geographic area of practice is increasingly rural. Section A.6…

several decades now, the South Florida coastline has proven to be a haven for drug traffickers coming in from South America. As a result, many of the areas local communities like Boca Raton have seen an increase in both drug related crimes and drug abuse and addiction. Based on 2013 information provided by the Pew Research Center, Miami-Dade/Broward/Palm Beach counties form the largest block of drug related arrests in the state at approximately 50,000 of the state's 126,000 total. For addicts…

For the purpose of this ethical decision making paper, I chose to use scenario 2. As a current professional working as a substance abuse counselor, this is an ethical dilemma that I have been presented with. In the time of a heavily technological society in which we live, the decisions we make about the information we share online has the potential to blur the lines of the counselor client relationship. It is our ethical duty to prevent engaging in activities that have the potential to harm our…