let’s discuss problems associated with gambling. II. Main body 1: Problems 1. Addicting Claim: Gambling addiction is a problem. Grounds: According to a 2011 article by Dr. Stanton Peele, Is gambling Addictive? What do addicted gamblers look like?, Dr. Peele claims that, “an activity not involving a substance can be addictive.” Warrant: Stanton Peele Ph.d, J.D. has written books on addiction and has credibility on the issue. Bad debt Claim: Gambling is not typically a good source of income and
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HOW TO BREAK BAD HABITS ENGL106-1205B-212 Instructor: Alaina Lett American Intercontinental University Demantre’ R. Jones February 10, 2013 . Habits are things that people do good or bad repeatedly. People start their own habits, and they are very hard to break. Whether it is good or bad habits; it is something that the person has to choose to change. A habit in terms is: “Jerry likes to ride his bike,” that is one of Jerry’s habits. Breaking
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Snorting is the process of inhaling heroin powder through the nose, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissues. Smoking involves inhaling heroin smoke into the lungs. All three methods of administering heroin can lead to addiction and other severe health problems. Side Effects of Heroin Use Heroin is metabolized to morphine and other metabolites which bind to opioid receptors in the brain. The short-term effects of heroin abuse appear soon after a single dose and disappear
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Military Versus Civilian Alcohol Dependency Military personnel are more likely to be alcohol dependent than civilians, which is due to the high stress and pressures of the military culture, lifestyle, combat, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Imagine what it feels like returning home after a 12 month deployment to the Middle East. What do you do when you feel there is nowhere to go? You go where you feel most comfortable--alcohol. There are many causes and factors for alcoholism
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alcohol abuse are two different forms of drinking problems. * Alcoholism is when you have signs of physical addiction to alcohol and continues to drink, despite problems with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities. Alcohol may control your life and relationships. * Alcohol abuse is when drinking leads to problems, but not physical addiction. Causes, incidence, and risk factors There is no known cause of alcohol abuse or alcoholism. Research suggests
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approximately 1 in 12 teens show signs of behavioral addiction to video games. Teens who answered the survey admitted to skimping on chores and homework, lying about how much they play, showing poor performance on tests of homework, and struggling to to cut back on video game playing without success. The survey was conducted nationwide on 1,178 children, aged 8 to 18. It found that 8.5% of those who played video games exhibited at least six of 11 addiction symptoms that are commonly used to diagnose
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ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL VIRGINIA MONTGOMERY COM 220 RESEARCH WRITING 3-01-10 TO 5-02-10 MIKKI MCDONALD The clutches that alcohol has on those dependent on it can make fleeing from it very difficult and, at times, almost impossible. Some people are able to have one or two drinks and stop - then there are those that do not know when to stop or who
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Matthew DeLorenzo Miss Newman English 8 Per. 3 15 March 2012 Muckraker Persuasive Essay In 2000 1,561, adolescents under the age of 18, were arrested for homicide. In our society more and more teenagers are being arrested for types of violent and non-violent crime. 33% of high school students were in a physical fight within a 12 month period. Many parents of delinquents take them to therapy to try and turn their life around. Violent crime in our teens today is ruining our society. Direct
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1 Final: Psychological Disorder Analysis PSY/270 11/24/13 William Noffsinger 2 Introduction The subject in this case is (Marla), she is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who comes to the mental health clinic complaining of many different things, which are causing problems for her at work. This symptoms included, trouble sleeping, feeling "jumpy all of the time," and experiencing an inability to concentrate. Her performance at work as decreased enough, that her employment has notice and wants
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television people watch on average. The study will define addiction through people's answers in the survey, if they think of themselves as television addicts, and what individuals want to get out of watching television (social interaction or to escape reality for a brief period.) The interviewees will add insight into the direction of the study and they will define television addiction and the level of television that will be a concern (addiction). Through the study more than half the subjects agreed
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