Category: Disorders

  • The Concept of Normality In Relation To Eating Disorders

    Normality is a concept that can be understood in different perspectives. Sociologically speaking, normality can be differentiated from the norm which refers to the acceptable behaviors in a society. Normality refers to the adherence to the acceptable standards set by a society. Normality is closely guarded by the social constructions of a particular society in…

  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Support

    Table of Contents Impact of Chronic Illness Addictions as Chronic illnesses Preserving Relationships During and After Treatment Long-Term Treatment Process and Support Systems Works Cited Impact of Chronic Illness Chronic diseases affect many people from different parts of the world (Wiens and Walker 9). Such conditions can produce numerous disabilities and deaths. Chronic illness is…

  • Substance Use Disorders in Case Studies: A DSM-5 Analysis

    One drug is frequently linked to the phenomenon of substance usage. The bulk of users does indeed abuse just one substance. Although, more patients and clients are being diagnosed with multiple substance use. Polysubstance Dependence was a diagnostic term in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. It meant using…

  • Genetic Disorders: The Turner and Down Syndromes

    Table of Contents Down syndrome Turner syndrome Works Cited Down syndrome Down syndrome (DS) is considered to be the most common genetic disorder. It is caused by the presence of a partial or complete duplicate of chromosome 21 and is otherwise known as trisomy 21. Down syndrome is characterized by slower than usual physical and…

  • A Substance Use Disorder in a 15-Year-Old Female

    A substance use disorder is a term that refers to a condition when a person takes one or several various substances and experiences clinical impairment, including the need to take more substances to function normally (Berger par. 1). The paper examines risk factors that lead to a substance use disorder, methods that may help to…

  • Eating Disorders in Adolescents

    Eating disorder as a severe health condition that can be manifested in many different ways may tackle a person of any age, gender, and socio-cultural background. However, adolescents, especially when it comes to female teenagers, are considered to be the most vulnerable in terms of developing this condition (Izydorczyk & Sitnik-Warchulska, 2018). According to the…

  • Is Impulsive Behavior a Cause for Addictive Disorders?

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Literature Review Methodology Recommendations and Conclusion Prevention of impulsive behaviors and relapse References Open and Closed Questionnaires Abstract Research indicates that Impulse Behaviour is a cause for addictive disorders and relapse. Such behavior is mostly exhibited through drug addiction which is defined as a condition of intermittent or persistent intoxication…

  • Social Policy on Substance Use Disorders

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The podcast under discussion is “substance use disorders” by Dee S. Owens. This podcast is the fifth episode of a six-part series from the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service Administration. It aims to inform policies on building resiliency against addictions in people and village members during…

  • Colony Collapse Disorder: Reasons, and Prevent Symptoms

    Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is the name of the decease that is attributed to the latest, and one of the most serious problems, associated with disappearing and death of honey bee colonies all over the country. It is featured by, abrupt colony death, but the interesting moment is that death rate is high among young…

  • American Girls’ Eating Disorders and Change Action

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction According to Menassa, one of the serious problems among American girls is eating disorders, and anorexia, in particular (15). In my family, this problem is a sad reality that we had to go through on our own. Main body My younger sister started experiencing anorexia…