Essays on Drug Abuse

Is drug addiction a disease or a choice? Introduction             Have you in any way contemplated whether drug addiction is a disease or a choice? This topic has been very controversial and has brought about many debates to ascertain the whole thing. Many researchers have taken a stand that being a drug addict is completely a disease that only can be cured by taking drugs. On other side, there are other researchers who are for it not being a disease…...

Psychological and social processes in the development of drug addiction Introduction        Drug addiction can be defined as a compulsive need to use drugs in order to function normally. It can also be defined as primary, chronic, neurobiological disease with genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. It is characterized by behaviors that include one of the following: impaired control over the drug use, compulsive use, continued use despite the harm it does on the…...

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 from these friends they tend to have a taste…...

My feelings about this assignment: When first reading the requirements of this assignment I was quite hesitant in approaching group counselling sessions as I was not aware of any in my area. A friend of mine whom I had not seen in a while told me that she was in a rehab facility for a month and was attending an outpatient programme. This was fantastic news and just the opportunity I was looking for, not only was this what I…...

According to National Institute On Drug Abuse (2018), drug addiction is when a person can not stop using drug in spite of its dangerous effects.In the first time, addicts use drug by themselves, but repeating it many times leads to uncontrollable.So that they is not nearly easy to achieve what they think because of depending on drug to deal with the life (H.P. Cabonegro, 2015). There are many kinds of drug: opioids, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens and cannabis .In 2016, drug…...

In the last twenty years technology has advanced ever-so quickly. Like with every good thing there are some drawbacks. One of those drawbacks is addiction, technological addiction. You may think this is not serious but is a growing problem in the world let alone America. This is also the basis of the novel “Feed” by M. T. Anderson. In the novel people have installed micro-chips in their heads, all the people do is look up things on the “Feed”. When…...

ETHICS When I sit and think about what the concept of ethics means to me, it seems as if there are many ideas that come to mind. Although they all revert back to one simple meaning and that is to believe in what you say and say what you believe. Treat everyone equally, do not judge one person from the next and do your job as you have been taught. I think that we should use ethics in our everyday…...

For starters, there are genetic factors, as we are the product of our mothers and fathers, and their parents. Children whose parents smoke are far more likely to become smokers. If they drink, you’re probably a drinker too. This isn’t all the time, but it’s a factor. Drug abuse causes seem to pass from one generation to the next. Your personality will play into the likelihood of your abusing drugs. Curious, adventuresome people will often experiment with drugs. That’s drug…...

Some of you may remember back in 5th grade the D.A.R.E song. You know the song about staying away from drugs and making your own choices. Come on! It had little dance moves that went along with the words. Well if you don’t remember, heres an example of the Chapman Elementary school in Dublin Ohio singing at their D.A.R.E graduation. (play video) Who went through a program like this in their elementary school? According to the Ocean Shore Police, today…...

Introduction For many years, individuals have battled substance abuse and addiction. My position comes from hearing about it, having seeing results from it, and reading about it, also developing my own thoughts about addiction. Weil and Rosen (1993) believe that a drug use (and addiction) results from humans longing for a sense of completeness and wholeness, and searching for satisfaction outside of themselves. McNeece and DiNitto (2012) says the reason why people continue to use drugs to the point of…...

The 1920's and 1980's are similar in many ways. Their similarities are social, economical, and political. Some of the similarities between the decades are Prohibition and the War on Drugs, the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and 1987, and the influence of music on society. Prohibition was passed as the 18th amendment, that importing, exporting, transporting, and manufacturing of alcohol was to be put to an end. Prohibition did not achieve its goals. Instead, it added to the problems that…...

Drugs have been around for thousands of years. "A drug is any chemical that produces a therapeutic or non-therapeutic effect in the body (Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse 2000.)" Most drugs were first used for medicinal purposes, such as marijuana. Active substances were not extracted into drugs until the 19th century. Newly discovered substances like morphine, laudanum, and cocaine were completely unregulated and prescribed freely by physicians for a wide variety of ailments. Wounded veterans returned home with their kits…...

We acknowledge with sincere thanks the many people who gave generously of their time to help us with this work. We particularly appreciate the expertise and advice o? ered by Arnon Bentovim, Richard Velleman, Lorna Templeton, Carolyn Davies and Sheena Prentice. The work has been funded by the Department for Education and we thank sta? in the department, particularly Jenny Gray who supported us throughout the work with her interest and valuable comments. The work was assisted by an advisory…...

In James Baldwin's short story "Sonny's Blues" a young man questions his brotherly obligations after finding that his younger brother has been arrested for using drugs. In the attempt to rectify his younger brother's behavior and life, the young man faces his own feelings for his brother and comes to terms with the life his brother Sonny lives. The developments of certain elements-plot, character, point of view, setting, symbolism-in the story help accentuate the narrator's struggles and theme(s) of the…...

The Narcotics Anonymous meeting which I attended was named 7 Days of NA which was located on 1212 North Wolfe Street at an organization called Dee’s Place. Just as the Alcoholic Anonymous meeting previously attended, the location appeared to be in a covert and quiet place to hold a support group. We entered through the rear entrance, which seemed to be staged that way to secure participants identity. As before at the last support group I attended, I searched around…...

The hypothesis for this report is that as an individual increases drug usage, their success within their education reduces. To prove this holds true, there were lots of investigations included in the process. Firstly, there was secondary research supplied in order to see the substance abuse of all teenagers in Ontario, as well as dropout rates in Ontario as a whole. In addition to meanings, basic drug details, and other aspects of these variables. Then, there was primary research study…...

The 1960’s were, in my opinion the most influential decade in the history of the world. Some people went from being preppy, well-kept human beings to turning into long-haired, earth- loving and careless people. When the citizens of today look back at the ‘60s, they think of one of the happiest decades their generation has ever seen if not the happiest they’ve ever went through. The “hippies” stressed that everybody be happy, calm and find peace through love and tolerance.…...

Do you or someone you know have a problem with drugs or alcohol? Has life become unmanageable? You should be aware of the differences between abuse and addiction. Because drug abuse and addiction disrupt so many aspects of your life, treatment is not simple. Understanding drug abuse and addiction and effective treatment approaches can better help a user or addict get their lives on track. Abuse Substance abuse involves excessive and repeated use of a drug in order to illicit…...

Drug abuse among teenagers continues to be a major problem in many societies all over the world. Everybody knows bad things can happen to drug users. Instances of school dropouts, addiction, and teen violence continue to highlight the depth of the drug problem amongst teenagers. They can have serious or even fatal health problems. They can ruin their personal, social and professional lives. They may even end up in jail. But why do young people start taking drugs in the…...

Elijah Anderson’s Code of the Street takes an in-depth look into the world of crime based upon the conditions in which people find themselves, like poverty, unemployment, and drug use, and illustrates that the behaviors are definable under a “code of the street,” in which even people who strive to get good jobs and move into better homes fall victim to their situations. It is the code itself that is responsible, leading people to less desirable situations and behaviors. To…...

Hedonism as a philosophy defines "the good" in terms of pleasure and pain, and is the worldview that holds to the doctrine that pleasure is the greatest good. Now, who wouldn't define pleasure as good? Aren't we all by this definition Hedonists? Here is where those three little letters, "i-s-m" make their impact. As we have learned, the suffix "-ism" transforms a word into a title for an entire life and world view. Hedonism indicates a system of thought, a…...

This paper will illustrate several aspects of how drugs affect our lives. Addiction philosophies including the psychology and physiology will be explained in an attempt to describe how drugs affect our bodies both physically and mentally. Secondly, different drug categories types will be covered including: stimulants, depressants, narcotics, hallucinogens, and cannabis. Each of these categories has different addiction potentials and effect levels including withdrawal symptoms. Finally, the abuse of prescription drugs and their effects will be discussed. Addiction is primarily…...

Have you ever taken a prescription drug other than prescribed, or that wasn’t yours? Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing problem in the U. S. right now. PDA is the intentional use of a medication without a prescription, or in a way other than prescribed, or for feelings it causes. My name is Brenda and today I will talk about the most common drugs that cause addiction, their effects on health and lifestyle, and some common treatments. I have…...

“Say No to Drugs” is now visible almost everywhere. Drug addiction is a major social evil of modern times. Major newspaper headlines and sensational television coverage scream about drug abuse and related crimes. Fascination for drugs and their easy availability have heightened the number of drug abuse cases particularly among youngsters. Drugs produce a sense of euphoria but they are very dangerous because the users gradually get addicted and are always at risk of a variety of life-threatening diseases. Addicts face this risk unless they enter long term drug rehabilitation programs and completely…...

There is an evident link in between juvenile substance abuse and delinquency. A 2008 research study explored the connection in between delinquency and using nonmedical prescription drugs in teenagers. As prescription drug abuse is on the rise in America its abuse has actually not neglected a crucial group of people; teenagers. "The findings of this research study show that nonmedical prescription substance abuse is considerably connected with self-reported delinquency in addition to self-reported arrest" (Ford, 2008). The post discusses the…...

Most of people when they think of drug abuse will only think of illegal drugs like marijuana or cocaine. The truth is that there is a large number of people who are abusing drugs that are legal and prescribed only by doctors. There is a study done by the United Nations that says that the number of people who are addicted to legal prescription drugs is close to the number of people who are addicted to illegal drugs (Bender, 2).…...

The needle exchange program provides sterile needles in exchange for used dirty needles. Research has stated that with a program in place will reduce HIV and hepatitis C. The program will provide counseling and help educate the drug users. I am against the needle exchange program. The needle exchange program supports drug users in giving sterile needles. Needle exchange program’s are telling our children it is acceptable to use drugs because the government will supply clean needles. The legislation should…...

Prescription drug abuse has had a strong hold on American society for decades and it does not appear to be diminishing. While some drugs have decreased in popularity over the years others have increased. For instance, there has been a surge in the popularity of Ecstasy and other "Club" drugs and an increase in marijuana use over the past few years. While society has taken steps in the right direction by supporting treatment programs for addicts and drug abuse prevention…...

This essay will outline the main points for an addict and will serve as a guide for an addict or family of an addict. Addictions are very dangerous for a person, emotionally, psychologically, and physically. There three main points to an addiction, the actual addiction and the symptoms, the addiction cycle (downhill spiral), and how to treat or where to treat an addiction. This essay will hopefully outline the main points for an addict and will hopefully serve as a…...

An estimated 12. 8 million Americans, about 6 percent of the household population aged twelve and older, use illegal drugs on a current basis (www. ncjrs. gov). Over the years the abuse of psychoactive drugs has become a persistent issue effecting individuals worldwide. Psychoactive Drugs are substances that change a person’s mood, perception, mental functioning and behavior (Understanding Psychology pg 142). These drugs are often ingested to alter an individuals feelings or to help them cope with their problems. However…...

A decrease in productivity would cause a financial loss for the country. There would be a decrease in export, and an increase in imports, therefore decreasing the GDP of the country. The government would have to spend a large sum of money on treatment methods, and seek help from other, more advanced countries, putting the country into millions of dollars of debt. Diseases would ultimately lower the standard of living of a people. 4. Drug use is the consumption of…...

Thesis Statement: In this paper, I will try and analyze addiction and the various behaviors that addiction will induce in an individual, and I will also describe the kinds of addiction that an average individual is prone to, and research the efforts that are being made for an addict to try to control his offensive behavior brought on by his addiction. Experts feel and do stress on the fact that addictions and compulsions of any kind stem and originate from…...

Understanding of Substance Abuse Based on my understanding, substance abuse can be defined as the misuse of illicit, legal and harmful drugs which is used for mind-set adjusting purposes. It also threatens to harm the physical, social and/or emotional wellbeing of the user or different people or society by extension. Difference between Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency Though the terms substance use, abuse and dependency are sometimes used interchangeably, they all have differences. The differences are substance use has to…...

Understanding of Substance Abuse Based on my understanding, substance abuse can be defined as the misuse of illicit, legal and harmful drugs which is used for mind-set adjusting purposes. It also threatens to harm the physical, social and/or emotional wellbeing of the user or different people or society by extension. Difference between Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency Though the terms substance use, abuse and dependency are sometimes used interchangeably, they all have differences. The differences are substance use has to…...

"Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said that statistics showed in 2018, the number of youths caught with drug addiction offenses were 18,967, while adult drug offenders were 6,300". This issue has gained the government's attention on decriminalizing drug possession for personal use in Malaysia instead of treating drug addicts as criminals. In my opinion, I agree that Malaysia should decriminalize drug possession for personal use, as it can reduce societal violence and change social stigma towards…...

Prenatal exposure to drugsCandace BilakPsyc3210Unit 9 Assignment 1Capella UniversityDecember 2018AbstractTeratogenic influences on the fetal brain caused by illicit drug use can be potentially deadly. We can state that children exposed to drug usage in utero can be victims of child abuse and maltreatment. The purpose of this research paper is to describe the effects of children who are born to mothers that are heavily addicted to drugs, and study how a child's language is affected. Applying Bowlby's theory of attachment…...

Introduction: Hair is an important physical evidence, can be easily collected and stored at room temperature. Hair is made up of keratin protein, these keratin mixtures give advantage over usage of conventional biological evidences for determination toxicology of drugs in hair (Kintz et al., 2004, Musshoff et al., 2004). Detection window of drug abuse in hair testing is wider when compared with urine testing and limited by the length of hair sample. Results of hair analysis comes within several weeks…...

The drug abuse is big problem in all over the world in which youth is more suspecting compare to adult . Drug may defined as substance taken for both theupetics purpose and abuse substances (Kwamanga, Odhiambo&Amukoye, 2003).Many kind of drug can be used by youth in the world especially west B district of Unguja Zanzibar such as heroin, marijuana and cocaine. A survey conducted by National Council against Drug Abuse (NACADA, 2006) show that substance abuse is widespread. During the…...

This essay is not just talking about drugs, but addictions of all kinds. When I always saw or heard the word 'addiction' I automatically think of people who abuse drugs. I never thought of myself or my friends as having an addiction. It made me realize that I had an addiction to iced coffee, listening to music and naps. I often feel like I can’t make it through the day if I don't listen to music, take a small nap,…...