Category: Abuse
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Childhood Sexual Abuse and HIV Risk in San Salvador
Table of Contents Introduction Connection to Prior Research/Underlying Etiological Theories Advancing the Understanding of Article The usefulness of the findings for solving or reducing the problem Critique of the Design and Methodology Limitations of the Research The Persuasiveness of the Reading Conclusion Reference List Introduction It is hard to deny that women of contemporary society…
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Tobacco Use: Aspects of Teenage Tobacco Abuse
Table of Contents Teenager’s Population Health Promotion Plan Development of SMART Objectives Conclusion Reference The Departments for Illness Management and Prevention discovered numerous aspects of teenage tobacco abuse. The community and the environmental setting are some aspects that significantly influence teenagers. For instance, the way social networks portray cigarette usage as a typical activity, cigarette…
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Social Work Related to Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Describe the practice setting of the social worker you shadowed. The field experience I was engaged in was a DUI class for those who seek help with alcohol and substance abuse. The social work of this setting offers services to understand the current point of clients and identify the directions to improve their behaviors. Compared…
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Alcohol Abuse: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Table of Contents Signs and Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Prevention Treatment Personal Reaction References Abusing alcohol refers to an unhealthy drinking behavior that can range from binge drinking to dependence. In some cases, this could lead to wellness issues for people as well as large scale social matters, for example, substance-related criminal activities. The condition was…
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Antidepressant Addiction and Abuse
Table of Contents Introduction Treatment for Antidepressant Addiction/Abuse Conclusion References Introduction There is the possibility of worsening suicidal thoughts and depression in people especially children who take any popular antidepressants especially when the treatment is beginning or due to an increase or decrease in doses. Drug manufacturers have been requested to make changes on the…
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The Abuse of Opioids in the US
The abuse of opioids intended for medical use among U.S. citizens, including minors, represents a crucial healthcare concern. In her awareness-building book targeted at teenagers, Ford (2021) reviews the detrimental health effects of various substances, including oxycodone. The selected substance is sold under various brand names and represents an FDA-approved pain management option mainly used…
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Substance Abuse: Harm Reduction Strategies
Table of Contents Introduction Recommended Strategies to Reduce Harm in Three Client Cases Conclusion References Introduction Harm reduction is any strategy that minimizes the adverse health and communal consequences of using drugs without requiring the user to stop the usage. Such people have the right to access health providers like any other person. There are…
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Substance Abuse: Inpatient Rehabilitation
Table of Contents Brief History and Identified Problem Evaluation Conclusion Reference Brief History and Identified Problem Sandra is a 32-year-old female of Caucasian descent. She has been using drugs and alcohol since the age of 15. She presents into inpatient rehabilitation appointed by court order after receiving a DUI (driving under the influence). She is…
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Abuse in the Queer (LGBTQ) Community
In the current society, there is a high prevalence of lifetime experiences of Intimate Partner Violence among bisexual persons than heterosexual. Rollè et al. (2018) establish that there is an overwhelming increase in the rate of abuse across the LGBT community mainly because of their societal stigma and potential rejection. As a result, these individuals…
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Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens: Fault of Decision-Making
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Conclusion A questionnaire parents References Abstract Teenagers today confront coping with a broad spectrum of influences on decision-making and behavior. Prescription medication abuse by teens and young adults is a serious problem in the United States. Many teens think these drugs are safe because they have legitimate uses, but taking…