Essays 31 - 60
addicted to something else such as alcohol, gambling or compulsive shopping (Spencer, 2006). The realization that this is a proble...
the substance replaces recreational social or occupational activities (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). * The continuing u...
(Flores, 2005). Mechanism of Action A THC receptor in the brain receives the THC compound to create either or both "halluci...
substance no matter what the consequences that led societies to research the issue and develop the disease concept. What is addi...
It grows along with the addiction to the power source. Addictions are as unique as are individuals, and therefore the effects can...
then it should be remembered that not all smokers become addicted; some are able to quit easily and never take up the habit again....
own feelings, behaviors and thoughts. The phenomenological method of gaining awareness is about "perceiving, feeling and acting" (...
health effectiveness to the treatment of depression and the dependence upon heroin. Depression is likely the most common malady e...
up with them. They will become compulsive and obsessive about getting their drug or drink. Classical conditioning theory would e...
simply a money making venture that serves to create a larger divide between social classes. Alexander and Roberts note that the...
3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses how "The Wizard of Oz" was Garland's first major step toward a life of drug addic...
took her two children, a toddler and an infant, out in 20 degree cold to get Snickers bars (Eller, 2006). Littleton claims she was...
should be regarded as legitimate treatments that help to wean the addicted individual from the abused substance both psychologica...
This essay proposes to categorize substance abuse as a chronic disease. The National Institute on Drug Abuse affirms this opinion ...
This 3 page paper gives an overview of some positive and negative parts of social media use. This paper includes things such as ad...
In this paper, the writer reflects on the ethical issues associated with treating substance abusers and addiction. The paper cites...
This paper focuses on a video case study of a young woman who is an alcoholic and drug addict. The paper describes what was observ...
This paper offers answers to nine questions that address Darren Aronofsky's 2000 film Requiem for a Dream. The film focuses on the...
This paper explores the relationship between drug addiction and criminal activity. There is a cause and effect relationship in pl...
This essay provides information related to the ADA and substance abuse. It then discusses medical, social, psychological, and voca...
This essay analyzes Darren Aronofsky's 2000 film "Requiem for a Dream" and discusses how its characters illustrate the effects of ...
This article analysis pertain is on an article authored by Bartlett and colleagues (2013). The article is summarized and the write...
ABSTRACT Sexual addiction is a common element of the modern...
is that this is a "maladaptive pattern of use and impaired control over a behavior with associated adverse consequences" (Garcia a...
have to share the proceeds with anyone. The first man generally enters through a garage door. The second man, however, indicated ...
For example, the Addictive Personality theory maintains that addiction is not due to the chemical effect of the drug, but rather i...
the set point assumption: they are inconsistent with eating pressures as they have evolved; predictions have not been confirmed; a...
families, something unheard of in the past. Also, the dual career couple is the primary family working pattern today (Elloy & Flyn...
but they are human problems. People who get into trouble with these substances need help, not censure. This paper describes some o...
Drug addiction is one of societys most concerning problems. Whether the addiction is to a prescription drug or a street drug, the...