RESEARCH CASE STUDY: PERSONAL INTERVIEWED - ALCOHOL ABUSE Jennifer Campbell Theories of Personality (PSY 500A) Lynn University December 6‚ 2012 Introduction The purpose of this paper is to create a case study based on a specific theory of personality development. Kelly (1969) stated that personality theory presents a positive view of human nature (Schultz‚ & Schultz‚ 2009). The combination of cognitive and behavioral‚ together forms the infrastructure of the individual ’s personality;
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remains that we are not doing the best we can to guide our future society down the right path. Addiction is both a mental and physical abuse. Some teens don’t know they are addicted because they always do it and don’t try and stop. The problem occurs when they do try and stop and realize that it’s much harder than they thought. When a person is addicted to a substance there is no telling what they would do to get their fix. So‚ then that leads to them stealing‚ killing‚ robbing‚ and doing other things
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Unit 9 Final Project CJ100:Preparing For A Career In Public Saftey Ken Balduf I believe as I reflect on the things that we went through in the course and the other things I’ve researched on the internet there were a lot of different populations that the criminal justice system serves. One thing that I have seen is a need to fix the overcrowding in most of the prisons and jails in the United States. There seems to be to many misdemeanor and non-violent crimes in the corrections division
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Drug abuse is a chronic public health problem‚ affecting all levels of society‚ with potential irreversible consequences. Drug abuse may affect a person’s relationships‚ employment status‚ educational opportunities‚ status in society‚ and general health and wellness. The initial decision to abuse a drug is often voluntary. However‚ as the substance’s active chemicals disrupt central nervous system processes over time‚ the individual’s self-control is challenged and he or she becomes unable to resist
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Prevention‚ Intervention‚ Treatment‚ and Relapse Strategies BSHS 431 August 13‚ 2012 Prevention‚ Intervention‚ Treatment‚ and Relapse Prevention Strategies Drug and Alcohol are powerful chronic addictions that have no mercy on individuals who have arrived at this stage of the disease. Prevention strategies in schools‚ home‚ and community are essential for adolescence to find other means for coping and expression. Healthy family foundations‚ communication‚ education‚ and activities are essential
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rising substance abuse epidemic has brought about a renewed interested in determining the root cause of substance abuse‚ the effects of substance abuse on individuals and societies‚ and the substance abuse treatment modalities that achieve the best outcomes. In reviewing the current research on substance abuse there seems to be no one clear cause of substance abuse disorders‚ although there is strong evidence that a number of life circumstances may predispose an individual to a substance abuse disorder
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ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE INDEX CHAPTER PAGE NO. ABSTRACT 2 1. INTRODUCTION 3-6 2.1. INTRODUCTION 3 2.2. Purpose of the Study 5 2.3. Background of the Organization 5 2.4. Research Objectives 5 2.5. Research Questions 6 2.6. Significance Of The Study 6 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 7-19 3.7. Review of Previous and Current Studies 7 3.8. The Causes of Substance Abuse among Employees
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Anthony Sepulveda Unit 9 Final Project There has been a magnificent discovery in Bethel‚ New York at the historic site of the Woodstock music festival in 1969. We have found a time capsule with a treasure trove of items that seem to remarkably symbolize the 1960’s as a whole. The items found in the capsule consist of: a piece of the Berlin wall‚ an article referencing the end of the Cuban missile crisis‚ another picture of the JFK assassination‚ a protest sign from the 1963 March on Washington
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Substance abuse is the use of any substance for an unintended purpose or in an excessive amount. All substances‚ whether legal or illegal‚ have an impact on health when used in the wrong way. Different sub-stances have different effects on the body. Substances that are commonly abused in the United States among the Adolescent age group include alcohol‚ amphetamines‚ anabolic steroids‚ cocaine‚ depressants hallucinogens‚ inhalants‚ marijuana‚ narcotics‚ prescription medications‚ nonprescription (over-the-counter)
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There are many differences between an annotated bibliography and a literature review. An annotated bibliography is a compilation of citations‚ and this provides the reader the information needed to locate references. A literature review is based on a particular problem with some scientific knowledge and the current theoretical information. The annotated bibliography includes a description and explanation of the sources; a basic citation does not contain this (Carlson‚ 2003). Published studies
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