...asdASDASD ASD ASD We’ve shown in this paper that addiction is prevalent in our country, affecting millions of people. Incidents of relapse are extremely high in cases of addiction. A consistent trigger for a relapse seems to be indulging the addiction in times of stress. Because the neuro-biolgoical pathways that handle stress as well as the cravings for the addicted drug of choice are closely linked, stress is a powerful motivator for relapse. Addressing this underlying stress with healthy responses over relapse is the goal of treatment of addiction. Therefore, inquiry into therapeutic modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy as well as medication research is beneficial to relapse prevention. There is some good work in the field so far, but the problem remains. It is our hope certainly that with diligence, viable and effective solution effect for most of the addicted will be achieved. We’ve shown in this paper that addiction is prevalent in our country, affecting millions of people. Incidents of relapse are extremely high in cases of addiction. A consistent trigger for a relapse seems to be indulging the addiction in times of stress. Because the neuro-biolgoical pathways that handle stress as well as the cravings for the addicted drug of choice are closely linked, stress is a powerful motivator for relapse. Addressing this underlying stress with healthy responses over relapse is the goal of treatment of addiction. Therefore, inquiry into therapeutic modalities including...
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...because the body’s immune system attacks the central nervous system. However, there is debate in the scientific community on whether MS is an autoimmune disorder. Autoimmunity is when the immune system reacts against normal occurring antigens; however, no specific antigen has been identified in MS leading experts into believing that MS is not an autoimmune disorder. (NMSS). The most common type of MS is Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS). About 85% of people who have MS, are initially diagnosed with RRMS. People with this type of MS have temporary periods called relapses, flare-ups or exacerbations which are attacks when new symptoms appear. An attack is followed by recovery when there is few or no signs of symptoms; this is called remission. Most people with RRMS will transition to Secondary-Progressive MS L. Pope 3 (SPMS) at some point. With SPMS, symptoms worsen progressively over time, with or without the occurrences of relapses or remissions. Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS) is uncommon...
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...FACTORS AFFECTING DRUG RELAPSE AMONG DRUG DEPENDENTS: BASIS FOR IMPROVED REHABILITATION SERVICES A Research Paper Presented to The Faculty of Lourdes College Cagayan de Oro City In Partial Requirement for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Social Work Batuampar, Haya Bueno, Ma. Margarita Pates Kris CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM Introduction Drug abuse is a rampant social problem. Drug abusers are placed in rehabilitation centers that help the residents recover from abusing drugs. As stated in R.A 9165 Art. II Sec 15 “ A person apprehended or arrested, who is found to be positive for use of any dangerous drug, after a confirmatory test, shall be imposed a penalty of a minimum of six (6) months rehabilitation in a government center”, these residents are then reintegrated into the society after their rehabilitation. But sometimes, these residents turn back to using drugs and undergo relapse. Out of all drug users, 14.72% are readmitted into centers because they undergo relapse. (Dangerous Drug Board, 2012) Marlatt and other studies have shown that people who receive treatment for problematic drug and alcohol use are likely to return or ‘relapse’ to problematic use. In fact Marlatt and Denovan (2005) contend that many will have multiple episodes of abstinence and relapse. According to Marlatt in order for a person to undergo relapse he/she must first experience any high risk situations. The result whether he/she will relapse is able to cope and increase self-efficacy...
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... While attending both programs she participates in group and individual sessions addressing her domestic violence which she experienced by her past boyfriends. Additionally, Ms. Lee sought treatment to address her mental health diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) which she was prescribed antidepressants. Ms Lee also resided in transitional housing which she would present to her probation officer for random urine drug screens. Over the month Ms. Lee was able to obtain gainful employment, stable housing and regain custody of her children. However, Ms. Lee violated her probation after testing positive on a random urine drug screen (Geyer, 2009). The purpose of this paper is to discuss treatment outcomes models: recidivism model, relapse model, and harm-reduction model. The recidivism, relapse, and harm-reduction model have in common are they are used in forensic treatment literature (Geyer,...
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...Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Reaction Paper Denise Dugan California Baptist University Author Note This paper is being submitted to Dr. Kristen White in partial fulfillment for the requirements for MFT Counseling Techniques, PSY 525, on March 1, 2014. Abstract Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a group therapy approach that utilizes mindfulness techniques and cognitive therapy for depression relapse prevention. This paper will reflect the effectiveness of MBCT from a personal worldview. It will also discuss if MBCT can be utilized in different areas of psychological treatment including: marriage and family therapy, patients with anxiety, culturally diverse groups, and in working with religious patients. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Reaction Paper Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is a group therapy treatment that integrates mindfulness and cognitive therapy practices to help individuals that suffer from recurrent depression in the prevention of depression relapse. Zindel Segal, John Teasdale, and Mark Williams developed MBCT, which was adapted from the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) work of Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center for helping people with chronic physical illnesses (Sipe & Eisendrath, 2011). The core element of this treatment modality is mindfulness. MBCT teaches focus on the here and now and to be mindful of the thoughts that are taking place. Mindfulness...
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...transplantation in alcoholic patients: Impact of an alcohol addiction unit within a liver transplant center. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 37(9), 1601-1608. This article discusses an experiment that was done on an alcoholic addiction unit in a liver transplant center. This Alcohol Addiction Unit (AAU) was formed for alcoholic patients who are affected by end-stage liver transplant and are on the waiting list of transplantation. It includes tables and graphs of the characteristics of Alcohol Abuse in Recidivistic (Lapse or Relapse) and Nonrecidivistic patients. This article can be useful for my memo topic by providing useful information such as the number of patients who relapse after a liver transplant, based on the experiment. It also evaluates the relationship between relapse and the duration of alcohol abstinence after a transplant. It would also help by providing an example that alcohol patients that get liver transplants can stop drinking by participating in a program such as the Alcohol Addiction Unit. GLANNON, W. (2009). Responsibility and priority in liver transplantation. Cambridge Quarterly of Healthcare Ethics, 18(1), 23-35. This article summarizes a paper that argues that it is wrong to give...
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...What is manic depression? “ It has a name now I know what it is“ ( gold pg 26 ) Manic depression also know as bipolar disorder, is classified as a type of disorder ( also called mood disorder ) that goes beyond the day’s ordinary ups and downs, and is becoming a serious medical condition and important health concern in this country. Manic depression is characterized by periodic episodes of extreme elation, happiness, elevated mood, or irritability, also called mania countered by periodic, classic major depressive symptoms. There are three types of manic depression: Major Depression or Clinical Depression, Bipolar Disorder or Manic Depression and Dysthymic Disorder. Manic or Bipolar disorder affects more than 2.3 million American adults. Bipolar or Manic disorder affects males and females equally although females are more likely to experience more depressive and less manic symptoms. Twenty to 30 percent of adults bipolar patients noticed their first Bipolar or Manic Depression before the age of 20. In the cases of a teen suffering from manic or bipolar. A diagnosis to bipolar or manic depression has to be made carefully by a psychiatrist base on the following test: the adolescent age and medical history, adolescence tolerance for specific medications or therapies, expectations for the course of the condition, the parent opinion or preference. Manic depression is likely to run in families and in some cases is believe to be hereditary. A trigger to this problem...
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...Human Service Manager Paper Reinforce, Refer, Release BSHS 322 Human Service Manager Paper Reinforce, Refer, Release Scenario One Family Support Service Center employee Mr. Tom Martin, a 32 year old Caucasian male has held a position as an Individual Adult Counselor and has worked with the agency for four years. The issues present at hand are; Mr. Martin as been accused of some very serious issues and his behavior is being questioned. There have been complaints made of Mr. Martin in the pass, but could not be substantiated. The behaviors that are being questioned are unacceptable as an adult counselor. The boundary issues that need to be reviewed are the fact that one of Mr. Martin’s clients has accused him of making inappropriate sexual comments, has given her gifts, when out on a out of the office date, and has also implied that he could get her custody of her children back if she provided him with favorable treatment. Mr. Martin has denied these accusations, but has admitted having an attraction for the client. The recommendation needed Mr. Martin would be to release him of his duties as an individual counselor while investigations are going on. Thing that will be considered are any legal or ethical allegations as well as whether probation should be considered with counseling...
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...disorders embraces a combination of pharmacological and psychological interventions. Psychoeducational methods are employed in clinical procedures for all mental health disorders and are critical to integrated health care (Bedell, Hunter & Corrigan, 2009). Creamer and O'Donnell (2008) refer to psychoeducation as education, which is specially targeted to psychological health and aims to produce changes in an individual’s knowledge, attitudes, and skills to improve health outcomes. This study is aimed at discussing what psychoeducation is, its role in clinical settings, its efficacy and how nurses figure in employing techniques attributed to psychoeducation. The study draws from evidence-based literature, including meta-analyses and research papers in the field. It is common practice to inform patients with any chronic disorder to be informed about their illness, prognosis and treatment. For instance, patients with diabetes will be educated on their treatment and how they can help manage the situation and not aggravate their condition. This concept is psychoeducation and is similarly rendered to patients dealing with mental health problems, albeit in different modes or techniques. Any type of intervention that educates patients and their families with the hope of improving their long-term outcome is classified as psychoeducation and is...
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...Some have been shown to be highly effective and others have raised an eyebrow or two. In this paper, I will compare three widely popular substance abuse treatments, one of which I got to experience first-hand. While I will not say, I am an expert on treatment modalities I will provide some important pros and cons about each treatment as I see it relates to most substance abuse communities. I would like to also have you, the reader, come away with more knowledge and insight about these treatments so that you can make an educated and informed decision concerning treatment options. The first treatment I will discuss is the traditional 12-step...
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...LYMPHOID NEOPLASIA ETV6/RUNX1-positive relapses evolve from an ancestral clone and frequently acquire deletions of genes implicated in glucocorticoid signaling Lilian Kuster,1 Reinhard Grausenburger,1 Gerhard Fuka,1 Ulrike Kaindl,1 Gerd Krapf,1 Andrea Inthal,1 Georg Mann,2 Maximilian Kauer,1 Johannes Rainer,3 Reinhard Kofler,3 Andrew Hall,4 Markus Metzler,5 Luder Hinrich Meyer,6 Claus Meyer,7 ¨ Jochen Harbott,8 Rolf Marschalek,7 Sabine Strehl,1 Oskar A. Haas,2 and Renate Panzer-Grumayer1,2 ¨ Cancer Research Institute, St Anna Kinderkrebsforschung, Vienna, Austria; 2St Anna Kinderspital, Vienna, Austria; 3Tyrolean Cancer Research Institute and Biocenter - Division Molecular Pathophysiology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria; 4Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, Newcastle, United Kingdom; 5Department of Pediatrics, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany; 6Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany; 7Institute of Pharmacological Biology/DCAL, Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany; and 8Onkogenetic Laboratory, Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Justus-Liebig-University, Gießen, Germany 1Children’s Approximately 25% of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemias carry the ETV6/RUNX1 fusion gene. Despite their excellent initial treatment response, up to 20% of patients relapse. To gain insight into the relapse mechanisms, we analyzed single nucleotide polymorphism arrays for DNA...
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...suicidal behavior? 3. How is suicide prevented? C. Scope and Delimitations This study about the prevention of suicidal behavior will cover the prevention and the many causes of suicidal behavior as well as the circumstances that may lead to possible suicide attempt. However, in this paper, we will not be covering the therapy approaches for a person who’s already committed suicide. This research will also not cover the developmental factor that may lead to suicidal propensity. D. Significance of the Study This study will be beneficial to the following groups of people:...
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...Social Work and Chemical Dependency Purpose: Social Workers intervention can be cost effective and reduce relapses. This proposed research paper it to reflect that by having Social Worker case manage people with chemical dependency may limit relapse of addition. First is understand why a Social Worker would come into contact with a person who has chemical dependency issues. Social worker and a person chemical dependency will come together under various circumstances. Person life has fallen apart and family life is at stake. There was a call to an agency asking for help with the person and family members. What would the Social Worker triage the situation and come up with an assessment to get help for the person? One has to ask...
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...For instance, A 2012 meta-analysis of combination therapy concluded an antipsychotic plus lithium is superior to lithium monotherapy for acute mania.34 Olanzapine plus fluoxetine is approved for BPD.38 The APA has recommended combination therapy for severe acute mania since 2002.39 For relapse prevention, lithium plus valproate has also been shown to be superior to valproate monotherapy.36 When monotherapy is partially effective or non-effective, combination therapy may have a theoretical advantage in efficacy where complementary mechanisms of action might have a synergistic, potentiating therapeutic effect, imparting some ability to treat a greater spectrum of symptoms.31,34 A potential safety advantage may be gained by allowing lower dosages that may be better-tolerated, though the introduction of multiple drugs generally increases risk of safety...
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...DEPRESSIVE RELAPSE AND WHY SHOULD ATTENTIONAL CONTROL (MINDFULNESS) TRAINING HELP? J OHN D. TEASDALE, 1 ZINDEL SEGAL2 a n d J. MARK G. WILLIAMS3 ' MRC Applied Psychology Unit, 15 Chaucer Road, Cambridge CB2 2EF, England, 2Clark Institute of Psychiatry, Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology, University of Toronto, 3Department of Psychology, University College of North Wales (Received 12 November 1993; receivedfor publication 17 January 1994) S ummary--There is encouraging evidence that structured psychological treatments for depression, in p articular cognitive therapy, can reduce subsequent relapse after the period of initial treatment has been completed. However, there is a continuing need for prophylactic psychological approaches that can be administered to recovered patients in euthymic mood. An information-processing analysis of depressive m aintenance and relapse is used to define the requirements for effective prevention, and to propose mechanisms through which cognitive therapy achieves its prophylactic effects. This analysis suggests that similar effects can be achieved using techniques of stress-reduction based on the skills of attentional control t aught in mindfulness meditation. An information-processing analysis is presented of mindfulness and mindlessness, and of their relevance to preventing depressive relapse. This analysis provides the basis for the development of Attentional Control Training, a new approach to preventing relapse that integrates ...
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