|
Substance Addiction Essays and Term Papers
Prescription Drug AbusePrescription Drugs, Today's Epidemic
Amanda Gartin
ITT Technical Institute
May 26, 2015
Abstract
Prescription drug abuse is plaguing our nation. This silent killer does not discriminate based on age, race, or gender. The statistics surrounding this epidemic are staggering and we as a ...
|  Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 1318 - Pages: 5 |
Methamphetamine: Built For Speed??
Methamphetamine has reclaimed a place in the lexicon of "party" drugs. Hailed by
nocturnal adventurers, condemned by raver idealists, is speed a sleepless dream
or an addictive nightmare?
Here at the end of the millennium, the pace of modern life seems fleeting -- a
whirl of minutes, hours ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 4543 - Pages: 17 |
Abusing AAThis paper will try to explain the different views of how and why Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs are accepted and rejected as effective tools in treating alcoholism and other addictions. The articles reviewed contradict the others’ opinion. First, we see that supporting the ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2479 - Pages: 10 |
War On DrugsThe word drugs, is a difficult word to define. It can have various definitions; A drug is anything one can get addicted to; from legal to illegal substances (Idralowitz, 2002). A well-known drug that most Americans suffer from is tobacco and alcohol. Unfortunately this is not illegal in the U.S ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2791 - Pages: 11 |
Treatments Of AlcoholismAlcoholism can destroy the life of an alcoholic and devastate the alcoholic's
family. But it also has overwhelming consequences for society. Consider these
statistics from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence:
*In 1988, alcoholism and problems related to it cost the United ...
| | Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 1821 - Pages: 7 |
The Politics Of HomelessnessThe problems of the homeless are real, but as with anything, the details of reality depend on the agenda of the person telling the story. Unfortunately, in the case of this issue, it is the homeless who suffer while the political armies fight for preeminence. In fact, has become a multibillion ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2107 - Pages: 8 |
Use Of Psychedelics For Medicinal PurposesAS91602
Integrate Biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Jack Kelliher
DECRIMINALISATION AND USE OF PSYCHEDELIC SUBSTANCES FOR TREATMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS/MENTAL HEALTH ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 3891 - Pages: 15 |
Heroin A Long Dark PathThe use of hard drugs in America is on a steady rise. Heroin is one of the biggest reasons for this. Heroin is one of the most dangerous highly addictive drugs on the black market today. A board member on the National Institute of Health estimated that there are currently about 600,000 heroin ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 1871 - Pages: 7 |
Psychodelic DrugsAlcohol
Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in this society. It is
accepted as a part of social life. Its use is widely promoted via sponsorship of
sporting events. Advertising infers that drinking is the path to happiness,
success, romance, etc. There are references to alcohol and its ...
| | Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 3290 - Pages: 12 |
People Vs. The Tobacco IndustryCocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines are three drugs among many that are recognized by society as dangerous to one’s health, as addicting, and not to mention illegal. Along with these drugs, there is another substance that is equally addicting and disruptive, but this substance is advertised in ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 1038 - Pages: 4 |
Alcoholism And Drug AbuseA drug is a chemical that interacts with other substances to alter or change something. In the United States, drugs are a major part of everyday life. Whenever you have a cup of coffee, drink tea, or flavor something with condiments such as sugar or salt, you are using drugs. In some instances ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 1510 - Pages: 6 |
Should Steroids Be Banned From Society??
It’s amazing what athletes will do to achieve higher levels of performance and to get an edge on the rivaled competition. Often people do not realize the long-term effects that result from the decisions they make early in life. This resembles the obvious phenomenon with steroids. Steroids became ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 1801 - Pages: 7 |
Should Steroids Be Banned From Society??
It's amazing what athletes will do to achieve higher levels of
performance and to get an edge on the rivaled competition. Often people do not
realize the long term effects that result from the decisions they make early in
life. This resembles the obvious phenomenon with steroids. Steroids ...
| | Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 1811 - Pages: 7 |
Adolescent Drug AbuseI.) Introduction:
"Crack, booze, pot, crystal- from the inner city to the suburbs to small
towns, the world of the adolescent is permeated by drugs. When 'a little
harmless experimentation' becomes addiction, parents, teachers, and clinicians
are often at a loss. For this age group (roughly ages ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 1228 - Pages: 5 |
Phobias and AddictionsPhobias and Addiction
Rachael Thomas
PSY/300
January 26, 2014
Professor Chung
Phobias and Addiction
Webster Dictionary defines phobia as "a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to compelling desire to avoid it" ("PHOBIA," n.d) Whereas ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2952 - Pages: 11 |
Heroin: The Most Dangerous DrugIn today's society, heroin is considered the “hardest,”most dangerous drug.
A street junkie can be found in miserable health and suffering from many
illnesses and medical maladies due to their harsh lifestyles. Probably the
least amount of drug addicts are heroin addicts, however the overdose ...
| | Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 818 - Pages: 3 |
“Smoke” The Prohibition!The Federal Government, while trying to protect us from our human nature, developed harsh anti-drug policies with the hope of eradicating illegal drugs. At the time, these policies seemed simple enough: we will impose penalties on those who use substances illegally, we will intercept drugs coming ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 5052 - Pages: 19 |
The Price Of SmokingCocaine, heroin, and many other drugs are recognized by society as being dangerous to one's health, as addictive, and not to mention illegal. Along with these drugs, there is another substance that is as equally addictive and disruptive to society, but this substance is advertised in commercials, ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 946 - Pages: 4 |
Drugs and Drug AbuseDrugs and Drug Abuse
What is Drug Abuse?
Drug abuse is a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. The difference between using drugs and abusing drugs depends on three things, what the drug is for, how much of the drug is used, and the ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2321 - Pages: 9 |
|
|
