Addiction is a compulsive need. What starts as a deceiving enjoyable experience‚ turns into an uncontrollable destructive craving. This compulsive need is more prevalent than many realize. In 2011‚ there were an estimated 20.6 million United States citizens of ages twelve and older who were abusing substances (Smith). For some it was a choice‚ for others it was inherent. The thought of a twelve year old choosing the path of addiction terrifies the other non-addictive majority of the population. However
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Addictions Counselors’ Credibility: The Impact of Interactional Style‚ Recovery Status‚ and Nonverbal Behavior Paul J. Toriello Douglas C. Strohmer The impact of addictions counselors’ interactional style (confrontational vs. motivational)‚ recovery status (recovering vs. nonrecovering)‚ and nonverbal behavior (facilitative vs. neutral) on 116 clients’ perceptions of addictions counselor credibility was examined in a fully crossed factorial design. Significant results were found‚ and implications
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Addiction and Society Sociology Professor Trembicki February 22‚ 2013 Abstract Drug addiction is a disease that damages addicts‚ their families‚ communities‚ the economy‚ and society. Addiction has a widespread reach: from dealing with unpredictable and often dangerous addicts at home to the costs incurred by society as a whole. As the population of addicts rises and the average age of an addict is younger‚ society is forced to deal with a pressing matter. Addiction is no longer limited
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The Lure of Addiction A Film Critique ENG 225 Introduction to Film Instructor: Dr. Melissa Rigney 01/08/2012 Abstract Title: Two for the Money Year: 2005‚ Color Run Time: 123 minutes Director: D.J. Caruso I enjoyed this movie more than it seems that most critics and viewer’s did. While it may not have been one of D.J. Caruso’s better films‚ it certainly was more than entertaining. It has a definite meaning that was delivered. Emotion‚ greed‚ power‚ and ego are all factors
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“Addiction in Free In Free Markets” is an academic essay written by Bruce K‚ Alexander and Stefa Shaler. The University of Toronto Press published their essay in 1990 for an audience of researchers and academics interested in why addictions exist. The purpose of this essay was to raise connections between free markets and addiction. Alexander and Shaler make their case with compelling historic examples‚ but could use more detail to strengthen their argument. The central idea of “Addiction in Free
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6% to 8% of Americans suffer from sexual addiction‚ according to the National Council on Sexual Addiction Compulsivity. Its effects are as destructive as those of chemical addictions. Socially‚ addicts’ lives and the lives of those close to them are affected‚ their performance on the job might suffer‚ they might even endanger their families’ health. How to recognize the signs of sexual addiction? There are 3 characteristics that pinpoint and addictive sexual behavior: Compulsivity. The person
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Today‚ the internet is regarded as the largest information base and it become an integral part of our lives. Not only can we access a vast amount of data on the internet but we can also use the internet as a channel of communication. However‚ there is a price to pay for this easy access to such vast amounts of information. I. How come that the internet has a negative impact to the netizens? II. What effects it may do to the society? To our children? And to ourselves? III. How can
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INTERNET USE AND ITS IMPACT ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHIANG MAI‚ THAILAND Kesaraporn Wanajak BNS MSc (Pharmacology) This thesis is presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Faculty of Computing‚ Health and Science Edith Cowan University June 2011 EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY USE OF THESIS This copy is the property of Edith Cowan University. However the literary rights of the author must also be respected. If any passage from this thesis
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DRUG ADDICTION Addiction in Philippines Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of addiction in Philippines‚ and how addiction effects users‚ and Filipino. Controlling Idea: Addiction has components that influence the behavior in addicts‚ there are scientific reasoning‚ warning signs‚ and treatment alternatives. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse about half Filipino have a loved one‚ a friend‚ or an acquaintance who is addicted to drugs. I. The definition of drug abuse
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Wikipedia‚ a behavioral addiction is “a form of addiction that involves a compulsion to engage in a rewarding non-drug-related behavior – sometimes called a natural reward – despite any negative consequences to the person’s physical‚ mental‚ social or financial well-being.” There are many different forms of behavioral addictions‚ but one of the most common is the addiction of gambling. Gambling occurs when one plays games of chance for money‚ or take a bet. Gambling addictions can effect ones personal wellness
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