Category: Abuse

Table of Contents Introduction Vulnerable Population Overview Strengths, Risk Factors, and/or Barriers Community Resources Community Health Problem Diagnosis Summary References Introduction Little Havana is located in Miami, Florida. It is a diverse neighborhood, full of rich Caribbean and South American cultures. Most of the population is represented by Latino Americans. The neighborhood is very much…

Table of Contents Vulnerable Population Overview Strengths, Risk Factors, and Barriers Community Resources Community Health Problem Diagnosis Summary References Substance abuse is a rampant problem in the current society despite the availability of information regarding the consequences of drug abuse. Studies show that 10% of Americans aged 12 years and above are likely to experiment…

Substance abuse and substance addiction may seem like interchangeable terms. However, they refer to two different health conditions. Both of them have adverse effects on individuals lives and health. Nevertheless, substance abuse and substance addiction differ in their underlying mechanisms and, thus, require unalike interventions. The understanding of differences between the two can allow developing…

Presentation Jenny G., a 48-year-old recovering IV drug abuser, presents with general malaise, anorexia, abdominal pain, and slight jaundice. She is currently staying in a womens shelter and looking for a job. She is divorced, with two grown children whom she hasnt been in contact with for years. CC: When I was on drugs, I…

The abuse of elderly people in various environments is a significant issue. They are a vulnerable population category that often cannot defend themselves. At the same time, they often require high maintenance efforts due to poor health. As such, abuse can take the form of active malice, neglect, and other undesirable behaviors. This essay reflects…

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…

Table of Contents The Identified Behavior and its Impact Potential Legal Issues Preventive Practices Conclusion References Unethical working behaviors have always been harmful to a companys corporate culture. According to a survey from the Ethics Resource Center (ERC) in the United States, over 120 million individuals come into a workplace in the United States every…

Introduction The current paper explores the neurobiology of ecstasy (MDMA) abuse and conducts an analysis of academic articles related to the topic. The theme of the study is relevant to the field of biological psychology because it concerns a widely used substance which significantly affects the well-being of people. Therefore, it is important to study…

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…

The Hispanic community is one of the rapidly growing populations in the American community. Although they are non-natives in the country, their presence is slowly being recognized not only in democratic processes but also in the social order. One of the states with significant populations of the Hispanic community in California. This study will focus…