Substance Abuse In A Diverse Society

Substance abuse is a devastating issue that can be found in almost every society. Though this is not a household problem, it is definitely neither an uncommon problem across the world today. The issue often starts in the teenage years and can escalate to various lengths of severity well into adulthood. Substance abuse has a negative outcome and also has many adverse effects on the abuser and on those around them, like their families and other impressionable youth. Drugs and alcohol provide the user with an instant gratification, making them feel better about themselves and momentarily relieving them of any insecurities. However as the drugs start to wear off, the individual may feel intense anxiety, or panic, breaking out into cold sweats,
Substance abuse can be classified under psychological, social and emotional outcomes, since factors which influence the initial experimentation with drugs and alcohol include environmental, psychological and emotional pressures. These are fairly common in society and affect every individual in a different way. Biological factors also play a role, since genetic influences may increase an individual’s vulnerability to addiction (NIDA, 2008). Each person has their own way of dealing with the different levels of stress, insecurity or mental instability that are associated with the above mentioned factors. For example some may consider talking to friends or family, or perhaps a therapist, while others seek more instantaneous results such as alcohol and drugs in an attempt to achieve instant relief from their current state. These substances, for a short period of time, allow the abuser to live in a world where everything seems more composed and they feel more in control of everything around them. “I felt invincible, like I could do anything. I felt like the best-looking, funniest, most perfect person I could be.” (Sweetin, 2009). In the book ‘UnSweetined’ a memoir by Jodie Sweetin, Sweetin expresses why she had resorted to drugs and
Based on these articles, write a 2 page double-spaced 12pt font proposal that elaborates on this outcome and that discusses your interest in this topic. Identify clearly the outcome of interest and state whether this is a positive or negative outcome and whether is classified as a physical/ social/ emotional/ cognitive/ behavioural/ psychological outcome. Make sure you describe the positive / negative aspects of this outcome / condition, any causes, its consequences, main measures / tools that are used by health professionals to identify this condition, and any related outcomes. Why is this topic important to you? Ensure that you hand-in a copy of these journals. Be sure to include your name, student number, and the name of your TA on a cover page. Your assignment (including title page/references) must be written in APA format. You must attach a title page that includes your student number, your name, tutorial section, name of your teaching assistant, the date, etc. Your assignment must have an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion