Category: Abuse

Background Alcoholism is a behavior arising from physical addiction to alcohol by an individual. A victim of alcoholism will continue to drink despite experiencing health problems that may be physical, social or mental. Alcoholism is different from alcohol abuse since alcohol abuse describes a situation where drinking may result from problems emanating from the act…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The development of substance abuse Risk factors related to substance abuse The influence of addiction on self-identity Interventions Conclusion Reference List Abstract This paper has been aimed at discussing the problem of substance abuse among adolescents. In particular, it focuses on the factors that lead to dependence on drugs on…

The Article Information Title of the Article and Journal Reference Murphy, S., Elklit, A., Hyland, P., & Shevlin, M. (2016). Insecure attachment orientations and posttraumatic stress in a female treatment-seeking sample of survivors of childhood sexual abuse: A cross-lagged panel study. Traumatology, 22(1), 48-55. Web. Abstract of the Study Adult attachment theory is increasingly being…

Table of Contents Theory Application Practice Case Study References Theory The issues of MICA substance abuse are rather significant, and their high rates among women can be explained by the fact the women are afraid of power as understood in the widest sense of the word. The theory of human development operating with the notions…

Table of Contents Annotated bibliography The latest findings on the problem Difference substances cause the same effect The risk group – adolescent drug abusers Conclusion Annotated bibliography Mercer, Deanna, Douglass, Alan B., Links, Paul S. (2009). Meta-Analyses of Mood Stabilizers, Antidepressants and Antipsychotics in the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder: Effectiveness for Depression and Anger…

Table of Contents The Role of Prevention Science Cause and Impact of Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies/Programs to Combat Substance Abuse References The need for successful mental, emotional and behavioral (MEB) health services for children cannot be overemphasized. According to the recent studies carried out in the United States, one of the major health dilemmas that…

Table of Contents Biological Predisposition Family considerations Cultural Consideration Therapy Model Assessment and diagnosis Treatment plan and intervention strategies Ethical and legal considerations References Studies show that people misuse drugs because of a number of reasons that are yet to be identified, but the costs paid are very high. This implies that the outcomes of…

Introduction This article focuses on alcohol abuse by Quentin McCarthy. It uses the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) to evaluate McCarthy’s stage of dependency and provides possible interventions for recovery. Overall, the article shows that McCarthy must receive an appropriate diagnosis, placement options, and treatment modalities. According to McCarthy’s wife, McCarthy used to drink to…

Table of Contents Personality Types Theories of Personality Correlations between Personality Types and Substance Abuse Conclusion References Researchers and academics have been interested in the relationship between addictive personality traits and substance usage for a long time. Abuse of psychoactive substances is a significant public health and social issue that has repercussions not just for…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Introduction Transforming Trauma: a Guide to Understanding and Treating Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse is a book written by Anna C. Salter, an offender therapist, who collected the existing knowledge on the subject providing new tools, perspectives, and approaches to the problem. The book provides a profound analysis…