Substance-related disorders

Marijuana is one of the substances that has gotten a ton of consideration in people in general space in the late years. This is a result of the level headed discussion that it has pulled in over its utilization. Weed is one if the illicit substances that is being utilized by a few people for various reasons. A few people utilize the Maryjane for amusement, while others utilize it for medicinal purposes. There has been a critical number of strengths upholding for the legitimization of the weed.…

I am a lover of people, and I enjoy working especially with children, and those who are battling with drug addiction and desperately needs and or seeking help. It has always been my passion to make children happy and to see people living a meaningful life. With that being said, living in a society where illicit drugs are plaguing our society, and controlling the minds of many civilians, it has caught my attention and has become my mission to gain the knowledge needed in order to help with…

drugs finding their way into clubs and other hangouts, it is relatively easier for teens and adults to be lured into substance abuse. Many people believe that they can stop themselves before they get addicted to the substance. Most times though, intervention is needed to make them stop. And interventions are usually at a cost. Treatment of Drug Addiction The treatment of substance abuse depends on the type of drug used by the patient and the duration of abuse. A patient's attitude is usually…

Comer talks about community-based prevention programs in Chapter 10. These prevention programs, such as “TheTruth.com”, “Above the Influence”, high school visits by inmates, and other drug-prevention efforts conducted in schools have indeed grabbed the attention of many adolescents. The consistent message about drug misuse and prevention have not only may lower drug abuse but has been proven to be heard by more than 70% adolescents plus more than 50% have conversations with parents/guardians…

Drug Testing Welfare Recipients. There is much talk in todays society to reconstruct the welfare system. In the past years, many have spoken on how the welfare system is abused and should be much more regulated. The talk consists of regulating the system by administering drug screening during the time that you receive the government help. “The system is to assist citizens who are not able to support themselves or their families due to unemployment, underemployment, hardship, unskilled labor…

In today’s world children are growing up in places that influence their behaviors both positively and negatively depending on their location. There are many factors that have contributed to the growth of these children and their behaviors. There are communities that have indulged in drug selling and addiction that influence young children and youths to join the addiction circle. The business, however, bad, most children are attracted to the easy money not knowing the dangers involved in drugs.…

that make it up on a picture representation. It is not as uncomplicated as observing the physical substance. Test Tube A consisted of small black and white specks that could phyically be seperated when holding a magnet to the mixture. Because this is possible, it is a heterogenous mixture also because the seperation can easily be seen. Test Tube B is a homogenous mixture because another substance was dissolved into the water. Since it was dissolved, the molecules were spread out evenly. You…

feeling lost and confused after their release. They have gone in treatment for months and they would go back into their own community as if they haven’t even been there before. The study of Gideon (2009) showed that the offenders who suffered from substance abuse should spend 12 to 24 months under supervision. The first year is very crucial or critical in terms of the individual’s mental, social, and financial reorganization (Gideon…

Nevada Love Ranch back in October for taking alcohol, pills and cocaine, Khloe Kardashian's husband is one lucky human being to still be alive today. This tragic incident inspired Odom to help his fellow troubled athletes and decided to become a substance abuse counselor in the NBA. After surviving an almost fatal overdose, Lamar plans to change his ways and be a better version of himself. The 36-year-old former professional basketball player wants to give back after all the love and support…

Park, H. and Blotch, M. (2016, January 19). How the Epidemic of Drug Overdose Deaths Ripples Across America. Retrieved from subscription email New York Times. Com. Since the year 2014, more deaths have risen in America due to the epidemics of drug overdose. Unfortunately, this situation is continuing to rise because overdose deaths are reaching the same levels as H.I.V epidemic deaths. According to the Park and Blotch, statistics have shown that more people have died from the overdose of…