There are three levels of addiction that Carnes talks about in the book “Out of the Shadows”. The first level consists of masturbation, pornography, and prostitution. The second level deals with exhibitionism and voyeurism. Last but not least, the third level talks about incest, child molestation, and rape (Carnes, 2001, p. 37).…
Over 20 million Americans above the age of 12 have an addiction, and 90% of those with an addiction began drinking, smoking, or using illicit drugs before the age of 18. Many of these addictions are products of peer pressure and students attempting to be the life of the party. In Cole Meyers “Addiction” he shows us how the continued use of drugs can give one a short term gains to increase his or her social status; however, in the long term, addiction strips the individual of his or her identity.…
I would choose to tell my friends the dangerous effects and leave the party. Nicotine is a kind of highly addictive stimulant drug and comes in many forms, such as cigarettes. It can be used in all four ways, injection , ingestion , absorption, and inhalation.…
1. List and describe five (5) of the eleven (11) relapse warnings signs that were discuss in class.…
When people hear the word addiction they automatically think of drugs. There are so many things you can be addicted to. So if someone says they have an addiction don’t automatically assume drugs because you don’t know what they’re addiction may be.…
This chapter discusses the biological perspective on addiction. When looking at this perspective it is important to understand the biological causes of addiction, tolerance and withdrawal. The chapter discusses the different ways drugs can be administered and absorbed. Further it talks about the different ways drugs are metabolised and excreted and how drugs affect the central nervous system. Lastly it examines tolerance and withdrawal as understood from the biological perspective.…
One of the closest treatment centers is only fourteen minutes away from where I live. Located in Woodstock, MN, the New Life Treatment Center is a non-profit organization which treats addicts of alcohol, gambling, and drugs. New Life focuses on helping individuals see the pain that their addiction has caused. This rural facility has two treatment options: a 12 Step Program and a Christian 12 Step Program. The 12 Step Program focuses on the twelve steps of alcoholic’s, gambler’s, or narcotic’s anonymous. The Christian 12 Step Program differs only in that it is more Christ-centered and has a more Biblical approach to recovery. Both roads to recovery include a personal mentorship that hopes to lead the patient to realize the physical,…
Narcotics Anonymous (2008) describes itself as a fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem (p. 2) . There are two basic types of meetings, "open" and "closed". Anyone is welcome to attend an open meeting, while closed meetings are limited to addicts and to people who think they may have a problem with drugs. I made the decision to attend the 90 minute open discussion named Just for Today. Just for Today is named after the book Just for Today: Daily Meditations for Recovering Addicts which is a year full of motivational meditations, prayer, and positive thoughts in order to aid the recovering addict.…
It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the problem of addiction, which affects many individuals, families and communities everyday. This essay is going to look at the prevalence of addiction in Scotland and what the Scottish Government are proposing to do to reduce the damage caused by addiction. There are many other stakeholders in the scheme to make Scotland a better place these are: individuals themselves, friends, family, communities, local governments and the National Health Service. Everyone is working together to try and make Scotland a better and safer place to live.…
Prescription drug addiction in Nevada is at epidemic levels and is one of the foremost drug abuse and addiction problems throughout the country. Prescription drug abuse constitutes the non-medical use and misuse of prescribed medications. Beginning in the 1990’s, drugs have been prescribed in record numbers. Often, an addiction is born out of prolonged use of painkillers creating unintentional dependence and addiction. Patients begin to require increasing doses of their medication on a more frequent basis which defines the misuse of prescription medication. The non-medical use of medication now presents the biggest problem with prescription drug addiction in Nevada, which is defined as the illicit and illegal…
There are few things in life more difficult that trying to live with an addiction to opiate-based substances. The insidious addictive nature of these drugs pull unsuspecting people in and refuses to let them go until it has destroyed their lives or they starting fighting back by asking for help. If you live in the Arizona area and are dealing with an addiction that affects you and/or a loved one, there is help available.…
Since 1984, the minimum legal drinking age has been twenty-one (Fact Sheets - Age 21). Many people have been debating whether or not that age should be lowered, especially people with ties to colleges or students in college. These people believe that if the age were lowered, the problem with binge drinking in college students would be solved. Despite what many people may think, lowering the drinking age will most likely not solve the problem of binge drinking among college students. Instead of solving the problem of binge drinking, problems would be created that were not realized before.…
"Long Days Journey into Night" is a play written by Eugene O 'neill. The story is about one day in the life of the Tyrones, a dysfunctional family who are all addicted to something in their own way. Each of their addictions feeds another member of the familys addiction.…
Heroine is like money once used its is always needed. The name for “always needing something is addiction. Addiction is denoted as the compulsive need or use of a substance. The bottom line is addiction is neither good nor bad, but it is going to be used so how can it be stopped.…
The term “alcoholism” describes a drinker who is mentally and physically dependent on alcohol, and who would most likely have withdrawal symptoms upon trying to quit. This dependence prevents most alcoholics from being able to control when they drink and how much they drink. For that reason, alcoholics usually drink to excess despite the consequences. Alcoholism, like any addiction, is a chronic disorder which involves continued use despite negative consequences and requires ongoing treatment and management. This research paper will cover many aspects of alcoholism including the causes and effects of drinking and different treatment approaches.…