Category: Abuse

  • Elder Abuse, Its Potential Risks and Prevention

    Abstract The problem of elder abuse is one of the major concerns of a coherent society. Regarding the tendency towards the increase in the number of mistreatment cases, the provision of the appropriate help to all victims acquires the top priority for counseling. For this reason, the given paper is devoted to the in-depth investigation…

  • Substance Abuse and Its Promotion in Advertisement

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Promotion of substance abuse through advertisement Works cited Introduction Substance abuse is, to a great degree, very common in the world, and lately, the general populace has perceived substance abuse mentally as one of the vital questions raised for consideration or solution facing almost all countries. Specifically, the public solicitudes…

  • Discussion: Neurobiology of MDMA Abuse

    Table of Contents Introduction Negative Reinforcement Theory How the Theory Is Used in the Research Ethical Behavior in Research How the Ethical Behaviors Can Be Used in Life Conclusion References Introduction Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly referred to as Molly, is a synthetic drug that alters perception and mood. The chemical components found in MDMA are similar…

  • Substance Abuse Prevention in Adolescence

    Table of Contents Legal and Illegal Substances Effects of Substance Abuse in Adolescence Risk Factors Prevention Conclusion References Each year, at an alarming rate, social developments affect people individually as well as families, groups, cities, or nations. Adolescents give in to substance abuse to acclimatize to the pressure emanating from social reforms. Ideally, the stage…

  • Prescription Drug Abuse Problem

    Providing access to prescription drugs is among the key tasks that the modern healthcare system should fulfil to increase recovery rates. Despite their analgesic, antipyretic, mood stabilizing and other effects, prescription medications present an important source of danger. Nowadays, prescription drug abuse is among the key issues in the U. S. healthcare. The paper analyzes…

  • Drug Abuse and Addiction: Risk Factors

    Table of Contents Brief Summary of the Client and Problem Research Topic and Research Questions Summary of Evidence in the Literature Review Application to Assessment Conclusion References Brief Summary of the Client and Problem The clients being addressed in this case are individuals with substance abuse problems. People with drug abuse issues have enhanced motivation…

  • The Treatment of Alcohol Abuse among the Elderly

    Introduction Alcohol abuse among the elderly is an issue that has raised concern among medical practitioners and society in general. According to Ham (2007), abuse of Alcohol by aging individuals may pose serious health problems to the victims because of the reduced ability of the body system to manage the toxic substance in the Alcohol.…

  • Drug and Substance Abuse: Sociological Causes and Explanations

    Drug and substance abuse refers to the use of drugs for functions other than the intended purposes. It is normal to think that drug and substance abuse affects only consumers; however, it also affects various aspects of the society. For example, substance abusers harm themselves, their families, and communities by risking people’s lives through violence,…

  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Effectiveness

    The 2008 Illinois state report for the effectiveness of treatment The main aim of treating individuals who have undergone substance abuse and addiction is to offer a channel of services that can assist towards their recovery and support system, treatment of addicted persons, early intervention programs, and community intervention (Saddler, 2008). To bolster the effectiveness…

  • Drug Abuse and Its Effects on Families

    Table of Contents Abstract Observations and Models Findings and Results References Abstract The problem of drug addiction has been discussed multiple times, yet it still affects communities all over the world. While substance abuse affects primarily the person that develops the specified dependency, the family members of a patient with substance misuse issues also face…