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Disorders (DSM-IV) of the American Psychiatric Association outlines the criteria for making a diagnosis of ADHD (Wilens, 1998). Ac...
person can keep his or her employment (SAMHSA, 2004). The good news is that there are several programs that integrate subs...
think, to work on this area. For example, a counselor discovers that because of a childhood trauma, she has an unreasonable dislik...
community of substance abusers who are empowered to support each other through the process (Johnson, 1993). As a result, the alco...
has been stable at about 12 percent of the total population for decades, but it is now growing through immigration. The fastest-g...
a biological entity" (Coser, 1977, p. 129). These factors which are external to the individual outlast individuals who die over ti...
important to understand the difference between use, abuse and dependence because these terms denote the stages of maladaptive beha...
they were performed. Sounds easy but it isnt (Management Study Guide, 2012). We all observe and interpret differently. This is the...
This essay discusses two types of training for teenage alcoholism - impulse control and skills training. A one page outline is inc...
Mental Health Services Administration: one out of every eight people in this country currently has a significant problem with alco...
inability to regulate decision-making behavior at such times is critical if relapses are to be avoided (Matto, 2007). In addition,...
(Bromwell, n.d.). This approach would also try to have the patient develop different patterns of thinking (Bromwell, n.d.). For ex...
likely to have substance abuse problems, which ultimately establishes a cyclical arrangement for both living and socializing. ...
as many addicts often die early. But there are cases when substances are not abused early in life, but get picked up when the indi...
entire population of youth between the ages of 12 and 17 used illicit drugs in 2004 (SAMHSA, 2005). This represents a slight decre...
and Practice, 2001). As this author said, "Cultural competency emphasizes the idea of effectively operating in different cultural ...
context of the problem of addressing dual-diagnosed populations. The Dual Diagnosis The term dual diagnosis is a relative...
examination" (Anonymous, 2003). Marchman empowers other entities beyond parents and guardians with the ability to involuntarily a...
long ago Dr. Phil railed against a teenager for smoking pot every day. There are mixed messages on television about drugs. While t...
had fewer suicidal thoughts than those who used drugs and engaged in sex (2004). Those who used marijuana, and perhaps other illeg...
B. Abuse of illicit drugs increasing among seniors. C. Prescription drugs. 1. Seniors take many more drugs than younger adults. 2....
information. 2. Prevalence of mental illness and substance abuse within the group. 3. High risk, high need populations within the ...
In ten pages this paper examines these issues from a social work perspective. Four sources are cited in the bibliography....
This paper of three pages examines the negative traits associated with addiction and addresses issues related to family functionin...
In fifteen pages this paper features the results of a Chicago case study regarding the importance of peer education for families o...
This paper discusses how an ethical dilemma can be addressed using professional counseling ethical codes of conduct. Three pages i...
and Substance Abuse at Columbia University released a national survey in which 22% of teenagers said it is likely that they will u...
In five pages this research paper examines various theories regarding teenage drug abuse in a consideration of peer pressure and o...
pricing adolescents out of the alcohol market. As Robert Heilbroner and Lester Thurow state, the theory of supply and deman...
In the end, with help from a facility, it is hoped that such girls will be able to get on their own two feet and also be able to m...