problems associated with homeless veterans compared to health problems faced by homeless individuals who did not serve in the military. Veterans by comparison are more susceptible to a co-morbidity of substance abuse, physical, and mental health disease and disorders than the general homeless population and their inability to obtain or refusal to obtain treatment compounds their susceptibility to complications (Goldstein, 2010, pp 311-1312).
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Addiction Movie Analysis Sheri Lewis SCI/100 July 28, 2015 PADMA TADI-UPPALA Addiction Movie Analysis Addiction - “a persistent, compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance, including mood-altering behaviors or activities, despite ongoing negative consequences” (Donatelle, 2014, Chapter 12, Recognizing and Avoiding, What is Addiction?). Less Than Zero An unfettered movie based on a novel with the same name written by Bret Easton Ellis. It revolves
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drugs, to where the user has no effective choice but to continue. II. A person who becomes enslaved in these addictions, can lose their livelihoods, friends, family, possessions, and their own lives. A. In the U.S, in 2003, approximately 2 million people were admitted into treatment. B. In the state of West Virginia, during 2003, 1,500 people were admitted into treatment. C. Addiction is not only a problem for the user, but for the friends, family, and the entire country who contributes tax
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Motivation and the Brain Motivation and the Brain Scientists and psychologists alike have been exploring the relationship between addiction and the brain for decades. The motivations behind the core root causes of addiction and how it affects the brain have been speculated over and theorized about. Refraining from drugs can be very difficult for a person to do when they are an addict. Drugs have a way of taking over a person’s life and destroying all of their relationships around them. People
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Alcoholism Alcoholism refers to a chronic disease where your body becomes dependent on alcohol. Being an alcoholic is not limited to gender, race, or age. At any time while drinking people can form a dependence to alcohol. To fully understand the meaning of being an alcoholic, what it does to the body, and the recovery processes that follow, it is important to remember that alcoholism is an addiction and can affect anyone. The DSM IV defines alcoholism as a maladaptive pattern of alcohol use
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Presentation Essentials PRES111 Americans addicted to prescription pain medication Topic: Americans addicted to prescription pain medication. General Purpose: To inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the epidemic of addiction painkillers. INTRODUCTION 1. A deadly epidemic is happening at a rapid pace with Americans and pain medication 2. Reasons Americans abuse these medications. 3. General facts about the danger of these drugs. A. Physically B. Mentally C.
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Addiction is a major public health issue in America. In 2012, Partnership for Drug Free Kids estimated 23.5 million American adults were involved with drugs and alcohol to the point they considered to be problematic. Every person may not be directly impacted by addiction but every community and society as a whole has been indirectly affected by addiction. Many of America’s leading medical issues like cancer, heart disease and HIV/AIDS can be directly connected to the disease. Furthermore, many of
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Behavioral Theory of Addiction Contrasted With Moral and Disease Theories Theory and Practice in Addiction Counseling The behavioral model of addiction emphasizes conditioning as the primary reason for substance abuse. The individual chooses whether or not to engage in substance-using behavior depending on what they get out of the experience, relative to other options they have. If the substances are more rewarding than other activities within the person’s environment, then the behavior will
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substantial reduction in the occurrence of chronic homelessness could be achieved by linking affordable housing with treatment and support services. Alcohol and substance abuse is known as both a precipitating factor and consequence of homelessness can effect an individual’s ability to retain housing or limit housing options offered by programs requiring sobriety, and mask underlying or related mental health issues undetected or untreated in addiction treatment programs (Zerger, 2002). Individuals
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potential to be susceptible for potential illnesses. There are many different aspects and circumstances that make a person or populations vulnerable. Knowing what makes you vulnerable and accessing needed care can decrease your risk to susceptible diseases and illnesses. Self awareness is the key to understanding the affects of vulnerability and accessing necessary care to maintain optimal health. In the Neighborhood 2.0, I chose the Young Family. The Young family is a young, African American
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