Category: Abuse

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Alcohol abuse, a hidden problem in adults Reasons for not detecting abuse of alcohol in the elderly Factors contributing to alcohol abuse Effects of alcohol abuse in the elderly Case study Remediation Strategies Prevention Detection Treatment Conclusion and Recommendations Reference List Abstract Recently, there have been statistics showing a steady…

As a driver, as a citizen and as a person who has a good friend with a disability, I would like to discuss the issue of disabled placard abuse in California. In my opinion, the abuse of disabled placards is a despicable action that badly affects the infrastructure of our cities as well as limits…

Table of Contents Substance Abuse Interventions Legal Concerns References It is important for management staff to identify symptoms of substance abuse in the workplace. Generally, substance abuse by employees in a workplace is more likely to be disruptive as it will negatively affect the productivity of the employees. Early identification of symptoms of substance abuse…

The study of substance abuse in the US shows an irregular trend in their use. Consumption of some the drug has increased while there is a decline in the use of others. The reasons leading to an increase and decrease in the usage are wide-ranging. The increase in the use of Crack for instance, has…

Table of Contents Stages of Drug Addiction Models of Drug Prevention and Their Effectiveness Theories Describing Drug Addiction Approaches to Treating Drug Use References Stages of Drug Addiction There are several stages in which an individual becomes a drug addict. The first step is an experimental use of substances. It is common for adolescents experimenting…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Origin and Cause of the Problem How Biological, Social, and Cultural Factors Influence the Youth of Today Prevention Strategies Based on Ethical and Legal Factors Resources Needed Diversity and Multicultural Considerations Recommended Leadership and Advocacy Plan References Abstract Substance abuse among youths in the Des Moines community is one of…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction In the United States, different states have passed various laws with regards to computer crime. This has been necessitated by the numerous acts of hacking into public and private computer systems by individuals or groups, something that has brutalized computer use all over the world. The computerization…

The case under analysis is connected with such popular nowadays issue of drugs and drug abuse. 24-year-old single Caucasian male called Sampson is convicted of possessing crystal meth. Though, he says that he does not use it regularly and his experience in this field is not rich. He confesses that he tried it six month…

Psychoactive substance-related disorder ICD 10 Code F19.0 This disorder is characterized by a repeated pattern of indiscriminate drug usage that is illegal or beyond the intended prescribed limit. It results in compulsive behavior aimed to seek drugs and has detrimental effects on the brain. The disorder affects both social life and physical well-being: it induces…

Introduction The National Institute on Drug Abuse indicates that soldiers are usually affected by substance use problems (Allen, Crawford, & Kudler, 2016). It is also notable that the use of illicit drugs and alcohol is not high among military professionals in comparison with the other members of the society. Stress and the nature of the…