Alcohol and Drug Addiction Samara Kitchens COM/156 Instructor: Sunday‚ May 19‚ 2013 There was a missing person report across the news today‚ my co-worker stated. I never paid any attention to it; I went on about my day as if everything was fine. When I arrived at home I had several
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The DSM-IV The DSM-IV is an important tool for clinicians. It provides a standard for diagnoses to be standardized across psychology; however‚ the DSM-IV is not as precise for diagnosing personality disorders as some psychologists would like. Give an example of each of the following problems identified in your readings and explain how these problems could negatively affect a diagnosis. 1. Some criteria used for reaching a diagnosis cannot be observed directly. The Substance Abuse and
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effects of alcohol on military service members Military service members are not immune to the harmful effects of Alcohol in their personal life’s. Studies have shown‚ Soldiers tend to abuse the use of Alcohol to the extent of becoming addicted to the harmful substance due in part to the stressor’s they in contour in their working environment. Alcohol is a substance that has been abused by the general public since its origin‚ but in recent years’ studies have shown the increase abuse by military
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Alcoholism and Its Treatment Options Josh Rockey University of Cincinnati Abstract An individual that suffers from alcoholism faces a difficult task in trying to gain sobriety. Some options available to those in the Cincinnati area are Alcoholics Anonymous and treatment centers such as Sojourners Recovery Services in Hamilton‚ OH‚ Beckett Springs in West Chester‚ OH‚ and the Talbert House in Clifton‚ OH. Research indicates that Alcoholics Anonymous‚ on average‚ is probably not any more beneficial
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again. Addiction and alcohol abuse harms and affects people whether physically or mentally. The consumption of alcohol‚ by anyone‚ always stems from a desire for entertainment‚ a need for stress relief‚ or as a simple night out with friends. However‚ alcohol addiction occurs at a rapid rate and takes a massive toll not only
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Alcohol Abuse and Treatment: NWHIC (Excerpt) Alcoholism‚ also known as alcohol dependence‚ is a disease. Alcoholism is a chronic‚ often progressive disease with symptoms that include a strong need to drink despite negative consequences‚ such as serious job‚ relationships‚ or health problems. Like many other diseases‚ it has a generally predictable course‚ has recognized symptoms‚ and is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors that are being increasingly well defined. (Source: excerpt
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Susan Smith: A DSM IV Analysis Abnormal Psychology November 15‚ 2010 Susan Smith: A DSM IV Analysis On October 25‚ 1994‚ late in the evening. Susan Smith decided to take her two sons‚ Michael and Alex for a drive; little did they know it would be their last. Susan Smith drove her two sleeping children to a ramp off of a lake‚ jumped out of the car‚ released the brake‚ and stood by as the car drifted off and descended into the water. There is no doubt that this unspeakable act was not just
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Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse Signs‚ Symptoms‚ and Help for Drinking Problems It’s not always easy to see when your drinking has crossed the line from moderate or social use to problem drinking. But if you consume alcohol to cope with difficulties or to avoid feeling bad‚ you’re in potentially dangerous territory. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can sneak up on you‚ so it’s important to be aware of the warning signs and take steps to cut back if you recognize them. Understanding the problem is the first
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Alcoholism and Drug Addiction ........................................................................................................................... Introduction ........................................................................................................................... The use and misuse of alcohol and other drugs is one of the more controversial issues in our society‚ and often a source of conflict between generations and between sections of society. It’s not the purpose
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Adolescent Alcohol Abuse: What Factors are Present? Over the years‚ many researchers have dedicated their time and energy to study adolescent alcohol abuse. They have found that there are many factors that contribute to adolescent alcohol abuse. These factors are psychological‚ environmental‚ social‚ and cultural. Not all of these factors play a part in every adolescent who abuses alcohol‚ but one of these factors is usually present. Psychological disorders have been found in both American
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