The overall culture was similar. People introduced themselves as either alcoholics or compulsive gamblers. There was no cross talk. Certain literature was used to guide the meeting and help it flow. It seemed as if Gamblers Anonymous was simply an offshoot of Alcoholics Anonymous or any other 12-step program. I have learned in the past that each group has its own culture as a result of the personalities and differences of its members. I began to learn this as a young adult when I entered the rooms
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“NARCOTICS” Research Paper In English IV Prepared and Submitted by: Adrian R. Rosasiña Submitted to: Mrs. Felonila Cortado OUTLINE Narcotics Thesis Statement: Narcotics have valuable medical uses‚ however‚ illegal and excessive use of narcotics can endanger people’s lives because of its damaging effects on the mind and body. I. Narcotics Education A. Narcotics B. Kinds of Narcotics C. Characteristics and Medical Uses II. Narcotics Abuse A. Causes
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When Mary Warren returns home‚ she gives Elizabeth a doll that she sewed in court‚ saying that it is a gift. She reports that thirty-nine people now stand accused. John and Mary argue over whether Mary can continue attending the trials. He threatens to whip her‚ and Mary declares that she saved Elizabeth’s life that day. Elizabeth’s name was apparently mentioned in the accusations (Mary will not name the accuser)‚ but Mary spoke out in Elizabeth’s defense. Proctor instructs Mary to go to bed‚ but
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The Physiological Effects and Reactive effects of a Narcotic Overdose Narcotic overdoses have become an ever-increasing public health emergency in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Narcotics‚ defined by the Miriam-Webster Dictionary as “a drug that in moderate doses dulls the senses‚ relieves pain‚ and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor‚ coma‚ or convulsions‚” has long been part of medical treatment and illegal usage. Overdose‚ was also defined by Miriam-Webster
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The Danger of Prescription Narcotics It is in our nature as humans to trust a doctor with a degree in medicine. A visit to the doctor is what most people do when something is felt wrong with their bodies. Upon a visit‚ a doctor will evaluate his or her patient’s problem‚ write a prescription‚ then bill the insurance company. In this case‚ an antibiotic will usually be prescribed. When a patient has a serious illness‚ something which causes unbearable pain‚ a doctor will prescribe a stronger medication
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[pic] About Anonymous (used as a mass noun) is an Internet meme originating 2003 on the imageboard 4chan‚ representing the concept of many online community users simultaneously existing as an anarchic‚ digitized global brain. Anonymous‚ or Anon‚ is a movement made up of a number of nameless internet activists from around the world. For many‚ the ‘hacktivist’ group has become the face of the new cyber-war against oppressive governments and all-powerful corporates. Others say the group’s
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a program that is used worldwide that helps individuals recover from an alcohol addiction. Anyone is welcome to attend the meetings and there is never a fee or charge. There are two types of meetings an open and closed. An open meeting means that anyone can show up to the meeting with the alcoholic such as family members‚ students‚ or anyone interested in the topic. A closed meeting is just for the individuals with the addiction. Everyone that participates in the meetings
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Alcohol Anonymous Paper Alcoholism Alcoholism is a very dangerous disorder that many people are suffering from. A lot of Americans don’t realize that alcoholism is a big deal‚ and they may not even know someone very close to them is an alcoholic. For the paper I chose to sit in on an alcohol anonymous meeting and this is what I observed. I attended an open alcohol anonymous meeting. I walked in nervous and I wasn’t even there to share if I were an alcoholic. I introduced myself to the leader
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Daniella Levy 11/19/12 MH31 Ethnography On Sunday November 18th‚ I attended my first alcohol anonymous open meeting at Gerritsen Beach. The church was called St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church‚ and the session started at 7pm. I was actually very nervous going by myself‚ so I asked my best friend to come with me for support. This meeting occurred in the basement of the church. My best friend and I began walking down the stairs into the basement‚ and we already saw people sitting around in a circle
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chose for the anonymous person are yellow and gray. I chose yellow because he indicated that he is often easy going and happy. Yellow can be symbolic of light‚ life‚ and positivity. Gray was chosen because he says no to new things and he is pretty plain. Therefore‚ gray was appropriate because it can often symbolize dullness‚ as it is not an extreme color being neither black nor light. The shapes used are a triangle‚ a spiral‚ and a rectangle. I chose the triangle for the anonymous person because
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