Substance-related disorders

Screening & Assessment Instrument Ed Potter A majority of individuals incarcerated in the United States are in need of substance abuse treatment. To determine who is in need of treatment, offenders are screened and assessed. According to Simpson, Joe, Knight, Rowan-Szal and Gary (2012), “two-thirds” (p. 35) of those incarcerated meet the criteria for a substance abuse disorder. Despite this overwhelming evidence, the percentage of inmates provided with treatment is low. In fact, Simpson…

Medication-Assisted Treatment Needs-Based Assessment Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is intriguing addiction treatment concept, in that it treats individuals with a combination of an addictive, substitute opioid medication (Methadone or Suboxone), in conjunction with counseling therapy. MAT is a significantly popular and practiced evidence-based treatment model throughout the word for this population. (De Maeyer et al., 2011). Unlike abstinence-based models of treatment, MAT as a treatment…

importance on the level of dependence that dopamine has in our brains, and the serious consequences it may result due to any abnormality. Method: Researchers outreached to several candidates who had a long history of using cocaine, any other drug substance other than cocaine, or had previous history of any neurological issue. Those candidates were their experimental group. Whereas their control group underwent several studies to confirm…

Taking the Right Steps to Overcome Your Addiction If you are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, it is important to remember that you can overcome it. While it may seem like an impossible struggle, you can accomplish your goal of living a clean life. With a good treatment plan and support, you can overcome the addiction if you can put the effort into discovering the real cause of your addiction. However, if you can admit that you have a problem, you are already one step closer to…

If you are suffering from cocaine addiction, you are not alone and it is never too late to get help. Millions of people of have abused cocaine over the years. An estimated 5.7 million people abused cocaine in the 1980s in the height of an epidemic. If you are abusing cocaine, it is time to seek help and quit damaging your health and your relationships. Advanced cocaine addiction treatment centers are available to help you through your withdrawal and recovery. New state of the art technology can…

I am a mixture. A mixture of the habits I have developed from those closest to me, the cultures of my ancestors and my parents, along with interests that are ever growing. Among these there are a few that were instrumental in the discovery of both myself and what my future held in store. For the past 17 years I have grown up in a household that was much larger than one roof could cover. I was raised by my parents, my tías, and my teachers, and from each have learned something valuable. Through…

When on meth, trying to maintain healthy relationships is like trying to have a successful future; it is nearly impossible.The life expectancy for a consistent meth user is only 5 years. If the meth user is lucky enough to survive through the bodily consequences and they do not constantly use the drug their years to come will depend on how willing he or she is to fight through the addiction. In many cases the meth user ends up in jail because of the damage the drug has done to his or her brain.…

The opioid heroin has become an epidemic in the state of Ohio with the amount of overdoses on a rise. One of the most notable overdoses in recent months is one that happened in September in East Liverpool. A man was pulled over after driving erratically and then he incoherently told police his driving was due to the fact that he was taking the passenger, who was passed out, to a hospital. Shortly after this statement, the driver then passed out. Police noticed that the passenger’s face was…

There are some behavioral addictions that are positive in the way that they can improve a person’s quality of life. Examples would be participating in an exercise routine habitually or brushing teeth every day. Although, majority of behavioral addictions are negative. As stated in the textbook, behavior addictions are often harmful and self-defeating. Individuals who have a behavioral addiction become consumed for many reasons. These behaviors could stem from trouble at home, not feeling…

Oxycodone is a drug that is prescribed by doctors for pain relief. Like many pain relief medications, it can end up becoming addictive when it is used for an extended period of time. Individuals who become addicted may experience oxycodone withdrawal symptoms as they try to quit. Because of this, it is important to seek out the help and support of a treatment center. What Causes Oxycodone Withdrawal? Starting in the 1960s, the global health community began to realize the dangerous potential…