Essay on Prevention Of Substance Abuse

1. Medication management-Reevaluate prescription medications with medical doctor 2. Individual therapy-explore, process,, & resolve depressive emotions and coping skills. 3. Family therapy-explore & help family to understand dynamics, negative patterns & problems in the family structure. Encourage family to learn & use communication and conflict resolution skills. 4. Physical thera...

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...

In both themes, there is enough evidence to warrant a discussion, but to my opinion, I think that the theme of spiritual redemption and goodwill is most dominant. Primarily, this is because the use and abuse of power is an age-old tradition that never seizes. However, the act of Prospero showing mercy stands out because as royalty, there is a need to show humility and making decisions not out of f...

In conclusion, CGA is a very significant program that helps offenders to understand that being courageous is not characterized by actions of violence to earn praise from the gang members. True courage can be defined as the act of doing what is right and best to ourselves. It is the ability of refusing being manipulated by other and taking positive direction to achieve decent and manageable lives. ...

I oppose proposals to legalize use of marijuana in any of the states in America. There is more harm than good of implementing this policy. The predicted public health costs associated to marijuana legalization are high and hurt the citizens and the public policymakers. Health professionals and physicians should enlighten people on the probable effects of implementing such a ...

As I mentioned, I learned so much and developed a great deal of respect for the Director and Education manager who presented some of the classes and training material. The training manager who is also in charge of community outreach was such an inspiration to me. She has taught me that if you do not have a deeper understanding of the barriers that clients are facing, then you are not able to meet ...

Lau, W. W. F, & Yuen, A. H. K. (2013). Adolescents’ risky online behaviours: The influence of gender, religion, and parenting style. Computers in Human Behaviour, 29(1), 2690-2696.Lipsey, M. W., & Derzon, J. H. (1998). Predictors of violence or serious delinquency in adolescents and early childhood: A synthesis of longitudinal research in serious and violent offenders: risk factors and s...

In short, when we focus on the development of a teenager as a whole person may precisely target those behaviors and developmental factors that are directly connected to preventing risky sexual behavior and its consequences. These programs are likely to build the capacity of youth and can greatly increase their motivation and skill at avoiding risky sexual behavior (Kirby & Coyle, 1997) even if...

The second implication is that forensic examinations must focus on detecting evidence of physical injuries that are not consistent with consensual sexual activity. Law enforcement, prosecutors, and jurors need to be informed about these physical injury data. This information indicates that most rapes and other sexual assaults involve relatively young victims - not adult women, as most people belie...

4.4 Recommend proposals for improvements in systems and procedures in own service setting In my personal view I feel that Aspects policy and procedures in regards to Safeguarding and complaints are efficient therefore I feel that I do not need to make any recommendations although if I felt that I did need to make recommendations to our policies and procedures then the factors I will need to consid...

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Youths. International Journal of Social Science and Humanity. Retrieved October 1, 2013, from http://www.ijssh.org/papers/67-H083.pdf McLeod, Saul (2007). Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Simply Psychology. Retrieved October 1, 2013, from http://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html Oswalt, Angela (n.d.). Erik Erikson and Self-Identity. Seven Counties Services. Retrieved September 25, 2013, from http...

Griffith, George V. “Criticism: A Tale of Two Cities.” Novels for Students. Ed. Sheryl Ciccarelli and Marie Rose Napierkowski. Vol. Five. Farmington Hills: Gale, 1999. 362-364. Print. Lindsey, Jack. “A Tale of Two Cities,” Novels for Students. Ed. Sheryl Ciccarelli and Marie Rose Napierkowski. Vol. Five. Farmington Hills: Gale, 1999. 362-364. Print. O’ Mealy, Joseph H. “Dicken’s A Ta...

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...

Check old tires, buckets, rain gutters, watering cans, etc. -if you have a bird bath, fountain, wading pool, or plant trays, it is a good idea to change the water at least once a week -make sure that there are no containers that can collect water left lying around your garden. Importantly, fog your home if necessary. -be sure to keep swimming pools clean and chlorinated. If not in use, keep empty...

Infertility caused by eating disorder is another factor which will affect the teenage girl socially; it is inability to have children caused by loss of menstrual cycle and hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiency, malnutrition making it hard to maintain pregnancy (Raymond Lemberg, ‎Leigh Cohn, 2011). The eating disorder also increases chances of the babies to be born with defects affec...

During this time research has been performed internationally regarding the science of HIV and AIDS, as well as how to prevent and treat the disease. In 2011, an estimated16.8 billion dollars was spent on research, prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS in the United States alone, and 26 billion dollars internationally. (Sidibe, 2012) There is still no cure for HIV but HIV treatment has improved...

Punishment and rehabilitation are a major part of the criminal justice system and will be effective in controlling crime if there is a way to incorporate the two factors to work together. Punishing and following up with rehabilitation through community supervision can be the source of helping deter crime. Punishment and community supervision should be based on the type of crime. If the appropriate...

This essay highlighted the relationship between criminality and mental illnesses at length and it was found that there was a significant relationship but the breath of the definition of mental disorder was a key factor when evaluating this relationship. It was found that some symptoms of mental illness such as depression, confusion, irritability or even thought disorder are ...

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  Capitalism subconsciously fosters bullying by placing pressure on individuals to succeed. However, this is not a reason to tolerate this vice. Competition is only good if it is fair and productive. The rise in bullying should be viewed in the context of moral decay of the society. Advances in information technology and emergence of social media have led to the evolution of bullying with n...

Providing choice is your duty and the individual's right. Risk assessments provide support for individual's to manage choices in the safest way possible. Where the individual is able to make an informed choice and still wishes to pursue a high risk decision or choice, having a signed risk assessment is one way of showing that they are aware of the risks and are willing to take them. This provides ...

A purposive sample is used. Accordingly a survey type of research will be adopted in which a sample from the target population will be used for the study. The total staff population in NSSF is 1455. To arrive at the sample size for the purpose of this research study, a sample size calculator is used. By putting the confidence level at 95% and a confidence interval of 4, the sample size needed to b...

With the help of outside resources, Hitler and his armies used unnecessary tactics to terrorize and dictate Germany. As the economy constantly fell downhill, and Hitler there at Von Hindenburg’s constant aid, Germany looked for the way out. Hitler took the position as absolute dictator and ended up taking the lives of millions. At all costs Hitler made sure to get rid of the impurities using con...

Raising the drinking age has been ineffective thus far. If the drinking age were to be lowered to eighteen it would have more benefits than consequences. Underage drinking enforcement is not even a priority for many law enforcement agencies. An estimated two of every 1,000 occasions of illegal drinking by youth under 21 results in an arrest. By raising the drinking age and making consumption only ...

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The experiment was successfully carried out and the results were encouraging. The analysis of the vitamin c content of the Cenovis tablet was carried out using titration. The vitamin c tablet was crushed into a conical flask and specific amounts of KI and KIO3 were added. The solution was then titrated with standard thiosulphate solution until the required color was derived. The results were recor...

Reframing a relationship takes hard work but can bring about peace and reduce tension within the family. In order to reframe a relationship or many the therapist must reinterpret a families situation to make them more open to solution. “Reframing is a type of communication that can help family members better understand the concerns and intentions behind the misconstrued words.” (Jeanty, Jacque...