Alcohol and Addiction: Empirical Observations of a -Step Program in ActionFirst organized in 1935 by Dr. Bob Smith and Bill Wilson to help others who were suffering from the ravages of alcoholism, Alcoholics Anonymous has become one of the worlds mos Continue Reading...
Research Methodology and DesignThis study uses a flexible research design with a questionnaire/interview methodology for collecting data, which is appropriate as this descriptive qualitative case study aims to identify key social issues perceived to Continue Reading...
The two aspects that were least convincing were: one, the highly technical passages (241) that explained in esoteric narrative how the brain functions (e.g., it didn't offer coherence to the study at hand to learn that "…the general neurobiolo Continue Reading...
Literature Review As Masini (2010) shows, animal-assisted therapy can be quite useful in helping patients engaging in substance abuse treatment. Masini (2010) highlights the benefits of equine-assisted psychotherapy in particular, as do Hauge, Kvalem Continue Reading...
The Happiness EffectFreitas, D. (2017).The happiness effect: How social media is driving a generation toappear perfect at any cost. Oxford University Press.IntroductionThe Happiness Effect by Freitas (2017) is a story about young people and their use Continue Reading...
Child Support Programs and their contribution in making United States a welfare state The current essay is aimed at exploring the legislations and policies related to child support and welfare and how it helped United States to be a welfare state. Continue Reading...
opens with Jack sitting behind a desk in a small dark office. The office is lit only by a small desk lamp. On either end of the desk is a stack of files, about two feet high. Jack is positioned between the two stacks but his head does not even reach Continue Reading...
Effects of TraumaPart 1a. Discuss the tools and techniques of psychoanalysis you believe the author may have used to worked with the client and arrive at his conclusions.The patient chosen is Rebecca. The techniques of psychoanalysis used to work wit Continue Reading...
Insurance Fraud After tax evasion, insurance fraud is considered the highest-ranked among white-collar crimes. The original concept of insurance, as a for-profit endeavor, was to collect funds from a large number of people to pay for damages and acc Continue Reading...
In many ways, students live both in the land-based or physical world as well as in the virtual world; leading what some considers parallel lives. Helliwell & Putman (2004) posit that social networking sites may offer an avenue for the developm 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...
foster children face, especially when they become emancipated and begin to live life on their own. It has often been suggested that many more African-American children are in foster care than are children of other races. In order to understand wheth Continue Reading...
From the study of treatment for mothers on crack, 50 experts in drug dependency as well as 150 addicted women identify components which they believe are important in the treatment of women effectively. Some of the features that they had identified Continue Reading...
Addictive Paradigm A paradigm is a conceptual model. It puts a frame around ideas and assumptions in order to give a sense of direction for understanding and action. In the field of alcoholism and addiction, the frames of reference most commonly use Continue Reading...
Angela Garcia goes at providing more information regarding Hispanic addicts in the U.S. And their personal experiences. She relates to how New Mexico treatment facilities deal with numerous cases of addicts who experience overdose several times in Continue Reading...
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) came in a time when the public became fond of funny westerns. The editors carefully made the movie's beginning and its end in order for it to have an exceptional result consequent to the audience viewing it. Continue Reading...
The instant coffee, called Via, Starbuck's newest entry into supermarket-style purchases, is sold at its lowest price point, compared with its higher-end coffee ice creams and bottled Frappucinos and espresso shots. Despite initial criticism Via Continue Reading...
Anxiety Co-Occuring Disorder The following paper gives information about the ailment known as anxiety and its relationship with co-occurring diseases. The paper also highlights the history of this disease and focuses on the important personalities i Continue Reading...
If one applies ChapStick only on occasion (and not relentlessly) then there is no reason to suspect that you are hooked. Constant application, on the other hand, can easily lead to dependency and ruined lips, as InsidersHealth.com states: "The lowe Continue Reading...
Drug Abuse Affects Families • Analyze the issues related to the affects of drug abuse on families Families are affected by the addictions of the young people in the family in more than one way. Adolescence is the time when most people become a Continue Reading...
Drug abuse is a menace in the modern world. The action of over using drugs or inappropriate application of substance wipes both old and young generations within the society. Drug abuse involves excessive use of substances such as alcohol, cigarette, Continue Reading...
Therefore, aftercare often concentrates on different ways to manage stress, deal with urges, develop healthy relationships, etc. One of the biggest issues with treating addictions is that the initial stages such as detoxification are typically succ Continue Reading...
Defense Mechanisms Psychologists, particularly psychodynamically-oriented psychologists, view defense mechanisms as allowing people to distance themselves from unpleasant feelings, thoughts, or behaviors. Defense mechanisms are typically categorized Continue Reading...
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Personal Vision and Learning Mission Statement Ethical Framework Professional Strengths and Limitations Identification and fulfillment of Professional Potential Professional Diversity Integration of Theory and Continue Reading...
Jung believed that the unconscious mind has two very distinct layers. The first layer is the personal unconscious. The personal unconscious is where the individual's memories of experiences and events reside. The collective unconscious, on the other Continue Reading...
Of course, they can use Microsoft and other search engines, but this will force them out of their 'comfort zones' and they will see the degree to which corporations have shaped their access to information and their social and work lives. The final Continue Reading...
Alcohol Anonymous Observation Alcoholic Anonymous Observation I had heard the parable before; "give a man a fish, feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime." In many ways it had already resonated in my head, but this perspect Continue Reading...
HP) is a workable, respected program designed to offer support for those whose needs are not being met. The various settings in which the HP is put in action include people in a mental health setting, criminal justice, substance abuse issues, educat Continue Reading...
Free Will and Determinism From a theological viewpoint, human free will may not exist at all, since God is all-knowing and all-powerful, the destiny of each individual is determined from the beginning to time. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin a Continue Reading...
It was a love-hate situation, and he would be madly kissing her and letting her stir his carnal urges one moment, and the next he would loudly protest and pull away. So from that standpoint, Eben was changed after the death of the baby. He was not c Continue Reading...
As indicated by Miller & Rollnick (1991), confronting a client might leave them with a feeling of being under attack. This may then reduce their urge of being treated. Zweben, Miller, Rychtarik, DiClemente (1992) indicated that most people would Continue Reading...
According to a 2002 survey conducted under the auspices of NIH, ecstasy abuse among college and university students in general is a widespread trend that impedes academic performance (Bar-on, 2002). The NIH survey targeted 66 4-year American univers Continue Reading...
Such parent is expected to show higher degree of neglect and rejection. Research conducted by Jackson et al. (1997) have shown that parenting styles that are not balanced are expected to enhance the chances of alcoholism in the child. Where authori Continue Reading...
Given this priest is able to coax and created situations where boys are with him alone is even worse. In short, the counselor in this situation has no choice but to step in and say/do something. To make a final decision, it would normally be wise t Continue Reading...
Rehabilitation Program To help Tony overcome his drug and alcohol abuse problem, the techniques as well as methods to be made use of should not only be effective but also situation-sensitive. The therapeutic process to be adopted in this case should Continue Reading...
Counseling Develop your theoretical orientation to the counseling process and identify how this approach compares to Cognitive Behavioral theory Since its inception nearly fifty years ago, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become recognized as Continue Reading...
Drugs and Alcohol Issues Many Americans have trouble getting to sleep. As a results they may turn to sleeping pills to help them get some ZZZs. How do you feel about the prescribing of sleeping pills for people to assist them with sleeping? Should o Continue Reading...
Public as a Social Work Professional When I began my education, I had no idea that I would eventually be drawn to the helping professions. Instead, I began my education in 2006 at Somerset Community College, where I obtained an Associate Degree in Continue Reading...
Academic Mission Statement My understanding of the social work profession has developed over the course of my lifetime, as I was involved, as a client in social-worker/client interactions from a young age. Therefore, my understanding of the social w Continue Reading...
Cultures also define significant roles and set up expectations of the behaviors that accompany them. When these role definitions become rigid, they tend to be counterproductive because both individuals and social groups are constantly in the process Continue Reading...
