Essays on Substance Abuse Page 2

Alcoholism and drug abuse have a huge impact on our society today. Of particular concern to policymakers is an addiction in minors. Understanding the factors that influence these behaviors can certainly help in eradicating them. The influence of Hollywood in the prevalence of alcoholism and drug addiction is a factor that is not often explored….

Introduction Maslow’s famous “Hierarchy of Needs” first published in 1943, established that in order to be a productive member of society we must have our basic need for shelter, food, water and warmth. Seventy-seven years later, we still have many in society who do not have those basic human rights. Go to any major city…

Violence is a global and controversial phenomenon and is bursting in our society. It can happen to anyone regardless of social classes, genders, racial lines and ages and normally takes place right behind the closed doors of our homes. Behind every closed doors of homes all across the world, people are being tortured, beaten to…

The family systems approach is a counseling approach that has eight interlocking concepts and is based on the assumption that members in a family system have emotional relationships (Bacon, 2019). This approach uses this basis to solve problems affecting one member of the family. Due to the role and shared environment/aspects of the family system,…

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of a controlled substance is a drug that requires permission from a doctor to use. The legal definition of a controlled substance is a substance (such as a drug) whose use and possession is regulated by law. October 27, 1970 President Richard Nixon, signed the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) into…

Illicit drug and substance use among college students has always been an issue for colleges. From drinking alcohol to the use of marijuana, these drugs are causing behavioral and learning problems for students. There are many reasons for a college student to use illicit drugs. However, the two main common reasons are due to behavioral…

It’s no secret that experiencing life influenced by a parent who is an addict can result in a magnitude of lifelong effects. Whether in the media or conversing with a friend, it’s rather common to hear about having abusive, uninvolved, or alcohol/addict parent. How does witnessing your parental figure’s behaviors or values effect yours throughout…

Emerging adulthood is the stage in life where a person starts having more responsibilities. Depression is very predominant with all of the responsibilities that come in this stage. This responsibilities are what will make them turn into the adult they want to become. They need to go to college and work hard for whatever path…

Abstract The purpose of my research would be to identify the social factors contributing to men’s response to domestic violence situations with their female partners. The problem is the continuation and the huge increase in intimate relationship violence today. I will conduct twenty interviews and will have one focus group, ethnic males, who resided in…