Essay on Drug Abuse

In conclusion, drug use is a willful commitment or a choice just like choosing or dedicating oneself to complete a college education or choosing to join a certain club. Even though heavy consumption of drug is self destructive and foolish, it is a matter of choice. The addiction has no specific people who are affected, no matter whether a person is nice, weak, educated, rich...

Bellenir, K. (1996). Substance abuse sourcebook: basic health-related information about the abuse of legal and illegal substances such as alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, marijuana, cocaine, and heroin ; and including facts about substance abuse prevention strategies, intervention methods, treatment and recovery programs, and a section addressing the special problems related to substance abus...

A drug can be said to be any substance used in medicine. It can also be said to be any substance taken by some people to get a certain effect, such as happiness and excitement. A drug addict is said to be someone whose life has become dependent on drugs, hence drug abuse. Peer pressure; - youth associates themselves with different types of people, otherwise known as friends. Through the pressure f...

I have to come to the realization that many find the support they need in groups. They feel comfort in knowing that they are not alone in this struggle. Many feel guilty for what they have put their families through and therefore I also find it important that the families also attend these meetings. This not only shows support for the addict but also helps them to understand what it is like to be...

Fortunately, addiction can be treated by many ways( David F. Musto, M.D, 1996).Throughout centeries, reasearches show that combining medical and behavioural treatment is the best for addicts.Many suitable methods for each patient such as psychological treatment, social relationshipcan maintain recovery and the life without drug addiction.Like other chronic diseases, it is not strange for people to...

Another attraction of technology is the anonymity of online video games and other internet resources which allows people to do things without hurting their reputation. The appeal of technology could also be traced to comedy. Many comedians have online podcasts which has brought many more people to the internet. All this could be added to why technology is so attracting. In conclusion technology ad...

2. Lastly, select one component of NAADAC's Code of Ethics. Briefly summarize the component and discuss how it will affect your interaction with clients. For example, you may choose the component of the "Counseling Relationship" or "Professional Responsibility" within NAADAC's Code of Ethics. All papers should be written using 12 point Times New Roman font with one inch margins. Be sure to properl...

There are certain life circumstances, particularly among younger users, that are risk factors for, rather than the direct cause of, drug abuse. Parental abuse and neglect are commonly seen as part of the cause of drug abuse. An adolescent or pre-adolescent may be trying to gain attention from an inattentive parent or escape an abusive one by using drugs; prolonged attempts through drug use can be ...

Drug abuse is still a popular fad amongst teenagers even with prevention programs like DARE. Obviously, we as a community are not effectively doing our jobs. With a revised version of DARE, students, parents and teachers will be able to work together to prevent this fad from reoccurring. Having hands on activities, guest speakers, field trips and adult seminars will create a more sufficient progra...

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In the early 1920's times were prosperous and people begin to look for a new form of entertainment. It was the commercial dawn of radio, and the continued popularity of the phonograph. Neither invention was new. Radio had been experimented with as early as 1896, and Marconi stations lined the coasts before the Great War. The 20s saw the demise of the wax cylinder recorder (Edison manufactured them...

In conclusion, drug abuse presents a prevalent issue in today's society. The conflict theory of sociology states that society functions so that each individual participant and its group struggles to maximize their benefits, which inevitably contributes to social change (such as changes in politics and revolutions.) This theory attempts to refute the functionalist perspective of social problems, wh...

The evidence provided to the Munro review (2011) found ‘mixed experiences and absence of consensus about how well professionals are understanding one another’s roles and working together’ and argues for ‘thoughtfully designed local agreements between professionals about how best to communicate with each other about their work with a family... ’ (Munro 2011, p. 28, paragraph 2. 23). Altho...

'' This very cup highlights the troubles and uncertainty Sonny currently has in his life. It symbolizes Sonny's effort to redeem himself of the suffering he has caused and endured. Given its unique structure, "Sonny's Blues stands out as one of Baldwin's most critically-acclaimed works. Collectively, the elements of the story paint a picture of the atmosphere during one of Harlem's renown periods....

As it relates to social work, advocating for self help groups such as Narcotics Anonymous are detrimental to the treatment process of addiction. These groups provide, advocacy, support and education to their clients which are all essential in supporting addicts in their treatment recovery. Working with these individuals requires empathy, understanding and comprehension of the disease model of add...

Canada’s Labour Force passed the same survey almost 20 years later, in 2010, the dropout rate decreased and it was now 1 in every 12 (8. 5%) of 20 to 24 year-olds that had not obtained their high school diploma due to the same reasons mentioned above. Contradictorily, primary research demonstrates that out of the 24 participants, 20 of them (83. 3%) feel that students who drop out of high school...

So, we’re left with asking ourselves a question. If something so simple as changing the way we dress, the way we treat each other and the way we view the world, what’s stopping us from doing that today but just on a larger scale? Perhaps tackling world hunger, or bullying. It was truly amazing how popular this style caught on, and that it lasted a full decade. Imagine a world where everybody h...

What does one do when their life has become unmanageable? Recovery from addiction can be a hard road, and for many it will seem impossible. Thankfully there are many people and organizations in the community that can help. Obviously the first step is to make the decision to stop using. For many this can be the hardest step of all. After all, most addicts do not want to go through the discomfort of...

None of these reasons are worth losing one’s life to drug addiction. Substance abuse destroys relationships, results in job loss, failure in school, causes legal problems, health problems, and can lead to violence and death. Unfortunately, many young people become involved in drugs before they are fully aware of the health risks and power of addiction on one’s life. They need to understand the...

While Anderson maintains that it isn’t Turner’s fault that he finds himself in serious trouble over and over again, it can be said that Anderson came to his own silent truth that there might be something to say about a youth’s ability to choose between right and wrong—despite his circumstances. And while Anderson never literally makes this presumption, a reader is led to understand that th...

By saying the avoidance of pain and the pursuit of pleasure is "the good" (not just 'good', but "The Good"), Hedonism is making a value judgement, which in the hierarchical structure of philosophy produces a system of ethics, which in turn produces behavior patterns of morality. These are the cultural, ethical and philosophical reasons for the changes we have seen in society. As in all forms of ph...

Throughout this paper were references that illustrated the potential negative effects of drugs such as hallucinogens, stimulants, narcotics, and prescription drugs. The use or abuse of these drugs has significant effects both psychologically and physically. Withdrawals from these substances can be severe and potentially life threatening and should be monitored by medical personnel. Millions of Ame...

When you learn things you can do to function w/out drugs. Teaches techniques for controlling cravings, adding activities to distract you, includes inpatient, outpatient and group therapies Pharmacological treatments. Treatment in which medications are used to control abuse symptoms. Symptoms of withdrawel very uncomfortable and cause pain. Dosage is slowly reduced until withdraewl symptons disapea...

To check this alarming increase in the number of people taking drugs, the government has outlawed its abuse with hard penalties. Relentless campaign against drug addiction will yield the desired results. The campaign against drug may start with schools, advertisements, warnings by doctors, and so on. The young ones should be ensured of proper love and care. “Drugs are a waste of time. T...

A table was created mapping the frequency of drug use and self reported delinquency over one year. The table shows that the juveniles progressively committed more crimes (self reportedly) the longer they used. The article reminds us how at risk teens are more likely to fall to either drug use or delinquency, and the other will most likely follow. One characteristic of at risk teens mentioned in th...

Anyone who takes medicine that was not prescribed for them by a doctor for any reason at all is an illegal drug user and is risking a lot of physical consequences. This is dangerous especially in the developing countries where almost half of all the prescription medicine sold illegally is fake (Bender, 2). People will not realize how harmful they are because they are medicine that are supposed to ...

In conclusion the needle exchange programs will not decrease drug use or HIV. This is not an effective way to help drug addicts. Giving sterile needles to drug addicts is telling them it is alright to do drugs. We need to take tax dollars for rehab clinics. The government needs to give health care to the uninsured drug users and they can receive counseling to get off the drugs which ruin their liv...

In conclusion, abusing prescription drugs can affect your relationship with your family. It can create problems at school and with your future education. You may end up losing some longtime friendships or be forced to give up some of your favorite activities. Moreover, you could get into some serious problems with the law. Listed above are so many reasons not to abuse what c...

Most importantly, one should seek a drug rehab center where one can feel safe and comfortable. An addict is going to make the most progress in a place where they feel at ease and can be themselves. Recovery is a long and hard road, and if it is done in an environment where a person can feel the most comfortable, and just be themselves, they are going to be the most successful. Getting help for an ...

In the movie Rain substance abuse was seen numerous of times. Rain’s mother, and her best friend all showed signs of substance abuse or dependency. The movie showed how Drug abuse and addiction affects the society at large. However once a person becomes addicted there are ways to help them so that they can recover and be productive in society. Before I discuss the various ways to help a substanc...

The countries have to spend money on treatment methods and lose money through little productivity. People suffering from HIV/AIDS are seen as the lowest in social status. They are abandoned and shunned by the society causing further depression. They are reduced to poverty and harsh living conditions, lowering the standard of living. The disease is a colossal burden upon the governments in the Cari...

A tragic factor is that an adolescent’s brain continues to develop and grow into adulthood, and when the adolescent uses drugs and becomes addicted to them, then he undergoes dramatic changes in his pre-frontal cortex, that area of the brain that would enable him to assess a particular give situation, make decisions based on his judgment of that situation, and keep his desires and yearnings unde...

Finally, substance abuse is involuntary which may not be reasonable for a person's addictive behavior with his/her ethical standards or character. The brain reaction to someone who is an addict, changes so that he/she keeps on living with the unfortunate habits despite of understanding its threatening implications. Aside from treatment and medications, the individual requires a strong support syst...

Finally, substance abuse is involuntary which may not be reasonable for a person's addictive behavior with his/her ethical standards or character. The brain reaction to someone who is an addict, changes so that he/she keeps on living with the unfortunate habits despite of understanding its threatening implications. Aside from treatment and medications, the individual requires a strong support syst...

On the other side, some people may oppose decriminalizing drugs use in Malaysia because it can ruin the society. Drug consumption will cause problems whereas the consumer tends to commit violence and a high risk to get a drug-related disease. The reason for the Malaysian government to decriminalize drugs is to change society's perception of drug dependants. Apart from that, all the drug users have...

In order to create programs that are effective, the research articles can be used substantially as the basis to create a functioning program that can benefit all women despite their socioeconomic status. All in all my research articles and survey findings have validated my understanding of how human development can be impeded because of the use of foreign substances. Bowlby's theory shows us how b...

Use of cocaine drug is harmful for human beings, it causes serious cardiac and non-cardiac impediments like psychological and psychiatric, neurological, renal, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, obstetrical and otolaryngological issues (Glauser and Queen, 2007)Cocaine is causative death agent in road accidents, suicides, sudden natural deaths and in homicide cases. (Dussault et al., 2001, Mittleman and ...

Substance use amongst secondary school students in rural setting in South Africa: Prevalence and possible contributing factors Tshitangane & Tosin (2016) was conducted a study on Substance use amongst secondary school students in rural setting in South Africa: Prevalence and possible contributing factors in order to determine prevalence and factors contributing substance abuse in secondary sch...

For example, I have a friend that takes naps whenever she has a problem. She feels that when she's asleep nothing can bother her and when she wakes up she can handle the situation better. Another example is that people in my generation are not able to live without the internet. People have become so dependent on the internet that we can’t do simple tasks and make it through the day without usin...