Category: Addiction
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Problem of the Alcohol Addiction in Modern Families
Introduction Over the recent past, the problem associated with alcohol abuse and addiction has increased. The increasing cases of alcoholism, also known as addiction, have led to a rising concern and a research on its challenges and remedies. It is important to note that alcoholism is a disease that requires treatment and close attention. Families…
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Role of Internet in Internet Addiction
The concern that individuals may become obsessed with medium pre-dates the Internet. The use of the term addiction, particularly when referring to heavy internet users, is controversial (Kuss et al. 1989). It has drawn the attention of social scientists, medical professionals, and American Psychiatric Association (APA). At one point, APA argued that excessive use of…
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Prescription Opioid Addiction in the United States
Prescription Opioid Addiction (POA) is now viewed by many as a serious epidemic in the United States. Approximately 2.5 million of Americans over 12 years old abused opioids in 2012, and this trend is still increasing (Volkow et al. 2064). Additionally, the country has seen an increase in the number of older teenagers and young…
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The Problem of Drug Use and Heroin Addiction in US
Abstract By the end of my speech, the audience will be better informed about the drug use problem in the United States as well as about health and life risks associated with the use of heroin. Drug use is a globally important social problem that needs detailed discussion because increased levels of drug abuse are…
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Addiction to Cellphone Limits Engagement in an Active Social Life
Introduction Technological innovations and social media have significantly influenced modern peoples social lives and many areas of human activity. These novelties have created the preconditions for new opportunities and conveniences, as well as habits and addictions. Excessive use of cell phones has become a significant concern among researchers and health professionals, as it has demonstrated…
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People with Addiction and Substance Use Disorder
Questions and Answers How has this presentation influenced the care you will provide to this population? Why? Adult patients with opioid addiction need special care and regular monitoring by a professional healthcare provider. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (2016), more than 435,000 young and older adults suffer from heroin, and approximately 4.3…
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Adolescent Alcoholism and Drug Addiction by Choate
Clarity of Article in the Abstract, Introduction, and Its Title The article under review revolves around the issue of drug addiction among teenagers and its effects on their respective families. Remarkably, drug addiction is a problem that continues to affect several contemporary families (Campa, Martinez, & Baum, 2017; Knudsen, 2018; Bhat, 2016). Right from the…
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Reality in Drug Addiction Research: Ethnography
Ethnography as a research method is, indeed, the most suitable for the study on drug use and related issues. This method has already become a classic and has established itself as the most effective in studies of closed groups (Ferguson, 2017; Turner, 2019). Moreover, the research of such phenomena is impossible using standard qualitative and…
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Black Theology and Its Impact on Drug Addiction
Introduction I have chosen the topic of Black Theology and its impact on drug addiction because I have experienced the impact of opioid addiction on my family. My mother has been addicted to prescription opioids for approximately eight years, and it has been a highly traumatic experience for the family. While conducting this research, I…
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Computer Use and Dangerous Computer Addiction
The society has changed a lot with the technological developments that have come up in the world. This technology has had many advantages to the contemporary world. However, there are a number of disadvantages for excessively depending on the computer. Individuals should watch out not to use computers excessively since it can pose a lot…