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variables and the dependent variable. In this case, the dependent variable is substance abuse. On the other hand, the set of independent variables comprise of exposure to substance abuse, ethnicity, age, and gender, poverty, and loneliness. Regression would play a significant role in helping with the learning process regarding the nature of the relationship between the variables. The analysis will particularly entail descriptive statistics as well as regression, correlation, and ANOVA analysis. Descriptive statistics will be used to present demographic data and provide measures of central tendency such as averages and median, while the statistical analyses will be important for testing the… Continue Reading...
childhood abuse or trauma directly relate to greater risks of substance abuse, imprisonment in adulthood, and mental health issues.
Overview of the problem
Four different groups of child abuse are described by the American CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and lastly neglect. The first three groups involve actions that directly bring about harm, threats of harm, likelihood of harm. Neglect can be described as failing to provide for the needs of a child or protecting them from potential or actual harm. At least one in seven kids have encountered child neglect and/or… Continue Reading...
include abnormal brain development, impaired cognitive skills development, learning disabilities, poor social or emotional skills adaptation, reduced language development, anxiety and mood disorders, and substance abuse (CDC, 2016).
Exposure to pornography leads to a different subset of effects, many of which relate to the social development of the child. Research has shown, for example, that exposure to pornographic material can lead to rigid gender stereotyping, and even the condoning if not the perpetration of violence against women (Campo, 2016). Lack of self-esteem, mistrust of adults and trouble with authority, self-destructive and self-harming behaviors are also known effects of child abuse (Department of Human Services, 2011). Although these are not causal studies, the harmful effects… Continue Reading...
Substance Abuse, Use and History:
Davenport encourages Antwone to find closure by seeking out his biological relatives in Cleveland, Ohio. Initially, Antwone disagrees, but Cheryl persuades him to act upon the doctor’s suggestion. Fisher finally confronts his childhood abusers, talks to his biological mom (who deserted him as a baby), and reunites with his paternal relatives. The journey is freeing as well as painful. Fisher finally begins… Continue Reading...
practitioners, reinforcing stereotypes and stigmas toward patients with substance abuse disorders in particular. A systematic review of the literature reveals "negative attitudes of health professionals towards patients with substance use disorders are common and contribute to suboptimal health care for these patients," (Boekel, Brouwers, van Weeghel & Garresten, 2013, p. 23). Social workers are at the forefront of substance abuse treatment, as social work professionals "regularly encounter individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use disorders," including co-occurring disorders as in Joe's case (NASW, 2013, p. 5). Therefore, in addition to their role in reducing stigma and ensuring… Continue Reading...
care providers need to check their patients for this problem.
This paper serves two purposes. Firstly, it attempts to study substance abuse's socio-economic effects on Caucasian people. Secondly, depending on this analysis, it attempts to provide recommendations on how drug dependence control-related issues may be dealt with productively and cooperatively.
Health issues mainly impact the addict and have only a secondary impact on society (in the form of increased healthcare costs and other consequences). However, the relationship between drug abuse and related practices (e.g., AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases' (STDs) transmission, needle-sharing, etc.) is more apparent, and this impacts the overall society. Addicts who consume drugs via injection make… Continue Reading...
homeless veterans are disproportionately African-American or Hispanic, that younger veterans are more likely to be homeless, and that many suffer from mental illness and substance abuse (NCHV, 2017). Part of the issue in the past has been that policy was not guided by evidence. The Obama Administration was in part able to win these gains by actually using evidence in its decision-making. In the 1990s, for example, Congress cut funding for veterans with substance abuse issues, despite evidence showing no correlation between disability payments and substance abuse (Frisman & Rosenheck, 1997) -- an example of certain factions in Congress using their ignorance and hatred as a weapon against this disproportiantely minority group.
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beings to congregate makes group therapy a powerful therapeutic tool for treating substance abuse, one that is as helpful as individual therapy, and sometimes more successful” (Brook and Spitz 2002, p. 309). This is more so the case given that in a residential treatment facility, the client gains access to not only the encouragement, but also the support of the surrounding community. In essence, human beings have a natural inclination to learn from others who are like them in some way. Coupled with the propensity for humans to congregate, this makes group therapy a very effective intervention approach in the treatment of… Continue Reading...
prescription. The funding will be extended to states that come up with new education programs for the prevention and treatment of such drug addiction and substance abuse (Thompson, 2016).
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a means of providing treatment recommendations.
The next question would center around arousal symptoms. While Betty has not stated any substance abuse, she may be experiencing some arousal symptoms like feeling easily startled, jumpy, reacting to loud noises, insomnia, and diminished cognitive ability. The 3rd question would then be: What kinds of behaviors have you exhibited after the tornado? If Betty needed clarification, some of the arousal symptoms may be provided as examples. This way, she can understand and communicate what has happened to her lately. One important clue of her having arousal symptoms is her inability to sleep due to reliving the traumas.
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be described as pre-morbid
Features that are related to depression, substance abuse, aggression or anxiety
In other words, there is need for the clinician to ask relevant pointed questions directed at unveiling details to do with the symptoms of post traumatic stress, the frequency of content, its nature, duration, intensity and short descriptions of the signs (Shear et al., 2012)
Examination of the State of Mind
A person's state of mind is professionally assessed during an interview using Mental State Examination. The method applies a common language and format to capture the information that the patients who have gone through… Continue Reading...
is in the Middle East.
Healthcare Needs
The healthcare needs of this population include a need for therapy and pharmacological intervention. They can suffer from depression, isolation, withdrawal, anti-social behavior, substance abuse disorders, and suicide ideation (Department of Veterans Affairs, 2015). They also routinely suffer from a lack of access to care as many veterans avoid reporting their symptoms because of the military culture around them: they fear being perceived as weak or lacking the strength to cope with traumatic situations. The military is an environment in which strength is constantly promoted, so to confess to a doctor that one is suffering from a traumatic experience is almost to seem like it is going against the code of the military… Continue Reading...
from Option Two
Staff Positions
Elementary:
Eliminate learning-center assistant (rely on volunteers, closing during breaks)
25,450
25,450
Replace science lab teacher w/ full-time assistant
63,799
25,000
38,799
Elementary:
Reduce supplies/discretionary spending from $8,000 to $4,000
4,000
4,000
Middle School:
Reduce supplies/discretionary spending from $11,000 to $5,500
5,500
5,500
Programs
Elementary:
Eliminate extra/cocurricular activities, including substance abuse program
23,492
23,492
Middle School:
Eliminate extra/cocurricular activities, including substance abuse program (not including sports)
85,670
85,670
Technology
Eliminate next phase of Technology Plan, rely on PTC and Education Foundation
158,225
158,225
563,527
Sum of One, Two
Line item reductions from Option Three
Improvement of Instruction
Eliminate all school-improvement activities (ex: committees)
103,395
103,395
Eliminate all substitute teachers needed for committee work
26,500
26,500
Reduce summer work to items necessary to reopen school year
29,685
29,685
Reduce professional development for teachers, administration and board
33,888
33,888
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also been on a decline, with resulting public health concerns. Substance abuse and alcohol-related problems are also major issues of concern, as are high rates of sexually transmitted diseases. As the largest and leading healthcare organization in area, Baptist Health Care system is on the front lines of public health services and has a distinct role to play in improving county health outcomes.
Nurse Leader’s Role
This consultation depended on the help of a nurse leader within the Baptist Health Care system, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO). The nurse leader worked as an advanced practice nurse for several years within… Continue Reading...
the world are in dire need of creative extremists.” Discrimination has been highly linked to problems such as substance abuse, anxiety, high blood pressure, obesity and depression. Even if you have never been the target of overt acts of bias, it is…[…… parts of this paper are missing, click here to view the entire document ]…individual’s interest and offering advice on whether the authorities should complete their investigations or determine the need to file a civil case. Evidence about racial discrimination should be gathered if possible. For instance, if a racial epithets is spray-painted on the wall, pictures should be taken before repainting is done on the walls.… Continue Reading...
by teachers and administrators but which can have an enormous negative impact on those targeted, including diminished academic performance, increased absenteeism, substance abuse problems, depression and even suicidal behaviors. Gendered harassment is defined by Meyer (2008) as being "any behavior that acts to assert the boundaries of traditional gender norms: heterosexual masculinity and femininity"; these behaviors can include "(hetero)sexual harassment, homophobic harassment, and harassment for gender non-conformity (or transphobic harassment)" (p. 34). Although gendered harassment is similar to bullying, it assumes some different forms, but these may subsume some types of bullying behaviors including violence (Meyer, 2008). Moreover, the negative effects of gender-related bullying can even be more severe than other… Continue Reading...
United States is high for anxiety disorders, impulse-control disorders, mood disorders and substance abuse disorders at 29%, 25%, 21%, and 15% respectively. As a result, adults in the United States are increasingly vulnerable to chronic mental health disorders.
Currently, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (2018) reports that nearly 1 in every 5 adults in the United States suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition. This implies that approximately 18.5% of the adult population in the U.S. i.e. 43.8 million adults experience a diagnosable mental illness in a given year. Additionally, 1 in every 25 adults in the U.S. experience a severe… Continue Reading...
to take into consideration in the fight against drug and substance abuse. For instance, the inability of the existing medical infrastructure in helping drug addicts to recover from the addiction is indeed a reality. A true revolution in the fight against drug abuse must begin by acknowledging this fact. Secondly, the article proposes the use of jails as rehabilitative facilitates for drug addicts. I agree with this article that jails will provide a controlled environment in which drug addicts can get true and effective rehabilitation. In essence, the addicts will not be predisposed to drug addiction during the entire period… Continue Reading...
By taking this degree I will be able to select electives focusing on such topics as substance abuse, adult psychopathology, trauma, and wellness especially for elderly patients. This would enable me to be better situated to provide professional insight into how to approach the psychology of this group.
Collaborative care in mental health is one model that I feel applies particularly well to the field of health psychology, particularly with the elderly population. Many elderly patients require both physical and mental health care. I would love to be able to collaborate with a physical health care provider by monitoring and facilitating the patient’s progress with respect… Continue Reading...
and nurses who are planning new programs to offer vaccines, medical tests, and substance abuse counseling. The city also approved a new safe injection site for drug users, which in the past two years has already been instrumental in reducing the number of preventable infections as well as dramatically reducing the number of overdoses. High risk populations like the homeless, children in foster care, the poor, and the elderly who live… Continue Reading...
