Substance-related disorders

Critical Book Review of: “Lost In the Shuffle: The Co-Dependent Reality” Lost In The Shuffle The Co-Dependent Reality, By Robert Subby. Health Communications Inc., Pompano, Florida. 1987. 142 pages. Reviewed by Taylor A. Ward. (ADS R###) I. This book was chosen for review because the subject of co-dependency is one of particular interest, and is quite relevant to the study of addiction. The author, Robert Subby, is a licensed Psychologist, M.A., C.C.D.P. As of the writing of the book had…

To gain ground in cessation of the opioid pandemic and help individuals with habit, families, wellbeing experts and policymakers must comprehend and welcome the vital distinction between physical reliance and compulsion and recognize that prescription is a basic piece of the answer for this emergency. As Dr. Gottlieb called attention to, and as described in a report titled, Addiction Medicine: Closing the Gap between Science and Practice, physical reliance isn't the same as…

Steve Huo Richard Williams Physical Science 11/16/2017 Background Research Chemical kinetics is the research of chemical processes which relates to the mechanisms and rates of chemical reactions (Sciencebuddies). The mechanisms describe variations of each molecule during the chemical action such as which bond is broken, which bond together newly, and how the three-dimensional shape of the chemical changes (Sciencebuddies). The rate of the reaction is measuring the speed of the chemical…

Drug addiction is a substance abuse disorder, it is when an individual is dependent on a drug-recreational, or medicinal. Having a drug addiction can cause many problems. For example, for an adolescent it can cause interpersonal relationship and school problems. The addiction can…

There are many similarities and a few subtle differences between poetry and poetic music when broken down, hence the word poetic before music in poetic music. “Bleeding Me” by Metallica, and “Good-Bye” by Shirley J. Stankiewicz are similar in theme, format, symbolism and have subtle differences such as a repetitive chorus required in music. Some poems can be straight forward and say what is on their minds, but others like Metallica’s “Bleeding Me” and Shirley J. Stankiewicz’s “Good-Bye” can be a…

Substance Abuse in Teens Over 60 percent of teens report that drugs of some kind are kept, sold, and used at their high school. In a teen’s eye, high school is all about fitting in or being the popular one. Because of this, students succumb to peer pressure in the form of alcohol and drugs abuse. As more and more teens jump into the first years of high school, they are exposed to more social hazards. Almost 50 percent of high school seniors have abused a drug of some kind. The use of…

Drug addiction is a large and vastly growing concern in today’s world. While so many people are affected by being addicted to drugs the debate has grown on whether it is caused by a brain disease or if it is caused by a person’s behavior patterns and choices. The importance of deciding between the two has a large impact on what legal and medical personnel are supposed to do with drug addicts. My own personal opinion I believe that drug addiction is a choice rather than a disease. As you will see…

within the group session. When it comes to leadership as explained as a social worker I would lead the group from behind allowing responsibility and feeling of competency fall into the hands of those inmates who are working within the group to accomplish similar set of goals. The ground rules of the group will be set in the beginning of each session, confidentiality will be a primary enforcement within the group to keep each inmate’s personal information and feeling confidential within the group…

Addiction is not just a social or criminal problem; it is a chronic disease of the brain that many individuals are struggling with. Addiction can be defined as dependency on something such as alcohol and drugs. Drugs and alcohol are harmful because they affect people’s behavior resulting in antisocial habits, lowering self- esteem and ruining one’s motivation towards achieving life goals. People suffering from alcohol and drug addiction can have an appropriate response if only they go through…

The advantage of viewing an addictive behavior as a disease is that research investigates cures for diseases. If we view addictive behavior as a disease, we are saying that there may be a cure for this type of addictive behavior and the addict can be potentially cured. When you believe that addictive behavior as a disease, you are saying that the addictive behavior can be changed and brought to an end. Many medical and professional institutions agree the some addictive behaviors are due to a…