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FRAMING A PRACTICE PROBLEM INTO A CRITICAL QUESTION WITH MEASURABLE OUTCOMESDiscussion: Framing a Practice Problem into a Critical Question with Measurable OutcomesSubstance use disorder happens to be a major mental health problem among adolescents i Continue Reading...
Gangs in Prisons in the United States and the Affect Rehabilitation Programs to Help Inmates Upon Release
Prison Gangs are one of the most challenging entities that have to be tackled by the authorities. Their growing influence in the prison settin Continue Reading...
This method presents only evidence of whether there is a difference in the mean of two groups, so in this case showed there to be a difference in the mean level of substance abuse in children from one and two parent families. This type of analysis i Continue Reading...
exist between alcoholism as a learned behavior (rather than as a condition arising from any genetic predisposition) and self-esteem. This research is based upon the assumption that there is a direct connection between self-esteem and learned behavio Continue Reading...
in "Piaf," Pam Gems provides a view into the life of the great French singer and arguably the greatest singer of her generation -- Edith Piaf. (Fildier and Primack, 1981), the slices that the playwright provides, more than adequately trace Continue Reading...
Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-ANON Research Paper IntroductionTreatment and support of alcoholism have multiple methods designed to assist those suffering from alcohol abuse together with their families (Room & Greenfield, 1993). As a result, multiple Continue Reading...
Health care, and that too, a quality health care is one of the most basic needs of any human being. In current times, where the fast paced lives are getting faster each day, work stresses are increasing, streets are being storm with junk foods and fa Continue Reading...
Prevention curricula. Sometimes the content of these or similar curricula are delivered in other venues, e.g., youth clubs. (Strategies..., N.d., p. 5)
Strategy
Priority
Level of Effectiveness
School policies regarding alcohol use on school pro Continue Reading...
These facts do not even address the personal bias that may exist among employers who are more likely to hire welfare recipients than ex-offenders (Western, 2003).
The problems ex-offenders face do not stop with employment. Male ex-offenders unable Continue Reading...
Concept of the Impaired NurseIntroductionImpaired nurses cannot meet the requirements stipulated by the code of ethics that governs the nursing profession and the standards of professionalism dictated. Typically, impaired nurses neglect their fundame Continue Reading...
Target Recommendations
The current opium irradiation program in Afghanistan is failing to address the long-term challenges impacting the country (i.e. poverty, a lack of economic opportunities and corruption). This is resulting in the Taliban and or Continue Reading...
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Anxiety
Anxiety is fear that interferes with normal, daily functioning (Akiskal & Benazzi, 2006). There are several different categories, including generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias. While these Continue Reading...
Bipolar psychiatric disorder (BD) -- which is characterized by "…cycles of depression and mania" -- is a "euphoric, high-energy state" that can produce remarkable bursts of creativity or, on the other hand, can produce erratic behavioral events Continue Reading...
Drug Test
The idea of drug testing healthcare professionals is a topic worth examination for many reasons. The large numbers of people in society rely on healthcare workers to perform at high levels of competency due to the risk of life involved in Continue Reading...
In the article "Pregnancy & Treatment," Linda L.M. Worley, past medical director of UAMS Arkansas CARES: Center for Addiction, Research, Education and Services, and Curtis Lowery (2005), maternal fetal medicine expert, report that a number of m Continue Reading...
This is an example of the overlapping story lines that makes this book so powerful -- unlike a simple chronicle, Sheff shows the reader that life continues, that adults grieve, and that imperfection and doubt follow us throughout our cycle on hear. Continue Reading...
Substances such as sugar and honey were not used in the aboriginal diets, and the use of abusive substances such as alcohol or other min-altering psychoactive agents with the exception of tobacco and the 'black drink' were not common or problematic Continue Reading...
Adult Children of Alcoholic Parents Compared with Adult Children of Non-Alcoholic Parents
I Situations Faced by Children of Alcoholic Parent(s)
II Behavior of Children with Alcoholic Parent(s)
II Hypothesis #2
I The Possibility of Developing Alco Continue Reading...
Introduction
Overview of the opioid epidemic.
Brief history and how it evolved into a crisis.
The Scale of the Epidemic
Statistics on opioid addiction, overdoses, and deaths.
The impact on various demographics and regions.
C Continue Reading...
COUNSELING Counseling: OpioidsOpioids are synthetic chemicals that are harmful to the body if taken in an unrestricted manner as they react with the nerve and body cells, creating an adverse impact on the brain. On the contrary, a small amount of opi Continue Reading...
Health Communications: Minority Youth Substance Abuse Solutions
Introduction: Why a Public Health Campaign is Needed
The rise of the opioid epidemic in America has been well documented by researchers (Nelson, Juurlink & Perrone, 2015; Manchikanti et Continue Reading...
Negative Effects of Alcohol on Exotic Dancers
The Exotic Dancers industry
Club Atmosphere
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Abuse and Sexual Exploitation
Depression and Suicidality
Embodiment of Female Exotic Dancers
Forcing Alcohol in Clubs
The Exotic D Continue Reading...
Dual Diagnosis
Arlene's case as was explained by her husband, revealed that she underestimated the risk posed by behaviours, such as self-injury, excessive gambling and aggression. These symptoms are often exhibited by patients on the impulsive end Continue Reading...
An additional issue which is due for consideration is the ethical treatment of the nursing professional, including the respect for her privacy and adherence to legal responsibilities relating to the treatment of drug addiction in employees. There i Continue Reading...
2). Some of the programs offered by the city include those set forth in Table 5 below.
Table 5
City-Sponsored Community Resources for the Homeless in Las Vegas
Community Resource
Description
Housing and Homeless Services
In accordance with the Continue Reading...
First Student Placement Experience Expectations
Overall, I am anticipating an extremely positive experience although I am also sure that it will be punctuated with certain doubts, failures, and disappointments. In those instances, I will try to re Continue Reading...
Findings showed that medication was the most common treatment, followed by physiotherapy and no treatment. The majority preferred physiotherapy and no surgery was the third most popular choice. Their preferences and choices evolved from previous exp Continue Reading...
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Michael Genquk (nd) A Synthesis of Ethnographic Research. University of Southern California, Center for Multilingual, Multicultural Research.
Lambert, Elizabeth (1990) The Collection and Interpretation of Data from Hidden Populations. Continue Reading...
Indeed, the role of therapist entails being both coach and teacher to the patient and family. In this way, a helpful and encouraging relationship is created by which the patient is encouraged to feel secure and accepted. Treatment is therefore not f Continue Reading...
The attitude of parents which came across as more authoritative, uncompromising, uncooperative and unaffectionate does result in higher levels of depression in the subject. Even though parental authority was required for disciplining the adolescent Continue Reading...
Another study showed that "marijuana use is associated with substantial clinical problems including cognitive impairments, poor school performance, and a risk for developing abuse or dependence" (Hopfer, Stallings, Hewitt, Crowley, 2003, p. 834).
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Essay Topic Examples
1. The Evolution of Pain Management: From Ancient Remedies to Modern Painkillers:
This essay would explore the history of pain management, discussing how ancient civilizations dealt with pain and tracing Continue Reading...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Techniques
For Treating Sedative, Hypnotic or Anxiolytic use disorder
Sedative-Hypnotic are a Class of Medications that Includes Barbiturates.
Sedative hypnotic refers to the medication such as benzodiazepines, barbi Continue Reading...
Prescriptions are everywhere, and even adult prescriptions are easily accessed by youth abusing the wide variety of drugs. The 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found four percent of America's youth "ages 12 to 17 reported nonmedic Continue Reading...
5). While divorce can lead to safety for children and adults caught in violent and abusive relationships, it can also lead to increased violence down the line. Studies indicate that children who grow up in abusive situations often tend to become abu Continue Reading...
Men believed that a drinking woman was more likely than a sober woman to engage in illicit sex; they feared the sexuality of sober women, and the fears increased with each cup of wine or jug of beer. Nonetheless, women had their cups and their jugs. Continue Reading...
Purpose
The purpose of this executive summary is to provide an overview of the issue of the opioid epidemic in the U.S. and how supply-side factors have played a role in the spread of this epidemic. According to Pacula and Powell (2018) in the Journa Continue Reading...