Category: Abuse

Case Study  Substance Use and the Adolescent From what can be seen in the case study, it is apparent that the client in question can be diagnosed with Mood Disorder due to Amphetamine Intoxication with Mixed Features. Basing the diagnosis in the DSM, it is worth noting that the symptoms of Mood Disorder, i.e.,…

Table of Contents Opioid Abuse Problem Existing Strategy of Combating Prescribed Opioid Abuse Further Challenges in Combating Prescribed Opioid Abuse Conclusion References Substance abuse is one of the most acute and widely spread problems that American society is facing. Over recent years, the issue has become even more complicated due to the increased level of…

Government involvement in the drug trade is often geared towards protecting American citizens from themselves because society has already identified drug abuse as an involuntary phenomenon once one becomes an addict. It is also argued that the economic effects of the drug trade are quite negative in the American economy, and this has even been…

The life of people is extremely closely connected with society. The community and all its components in various organizations, traditions, and established trends impact both a persons life and health. In some places, people have more access to technology and opportunities to self-actualize more effectively. In other areas, a lack of infrastructure and necessary institutions…

The problem of using drugs and alcohol among the workers of the companies is an essential issue in the USA. It is possible to assume that the reason for this situation can be found in the historical past of the country. Before the industrial revolution the use of psychoactive substances was not forbidden. What is…

Table of Contents Reasons Why Opioids Abuse is Becoming Common in the United States Impact of Opioids Abuse How to Manage the Problem Conclusion References Opioids are a form of drug often used medically to manage moderate to severe pain in patients. It can also be used to treat diarrhea and coughing. According to Spehr…

Table of Contents Major types of elder abuse Characteristics of elder abusers Characteristics of elders who are abused Actions to take against probable abuse References Major types of elder abuse There are various forms of abuse that the elderly may go through. Major types of elder abuse include psychological or emotional abuse, where an elderly…

Sociodemographic factors such as race, class, and gender have a huge impact on human behavior. Conflict theory sees these factors as evidence of inequality and the reasons for offenses. This sociological perspective searches for the relationship between sociodemographic background with drug use and crime rates. With the help of the conflict theory perspective, one can…

Table of Contents Brief Summary of the Client and Problem Research Topic and Research Questions Summary of Evidence in the Literature Review Application to Assessment Conclusion References Brief Summary of the Client and Problem The clients being addressed in this case are individuals with substance abuse problems. People with drug abuse issues have enhanced motivation…

Evaluating the Project Interpretation of results The vulnerable population of Miami City requires increased support from local support resources to deal with the problem of substance abuse. The project has pointed out the importance of developing a new solution or a community resource that would result in a broader adherence among the population. These are…