Category: Addiction

Table of Contents Introduction Mr. Smith case study Issues that Mr. Smith is undergoing through Roles played by the family, society and trauma Intervention strategies Best intervention strategy for Mr. Smith Conclusion Reference List Introduction Addiction is a term that refers to the area of practice that embraces the interests of the individuals who handle…

Table of Contents Summary Choice Medical Disease Conclusion Reference List Summary Does a person have a choice in being a drug addict or is drug addiction a medical disease? Who would want to undergo the suffering that comes as an outcome of drug addiction? On one side is what Dr.Jeffrey Schaler say’s in his book…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Theoretical Argument Research Design Conclusion References Introduction The opioid epidemic has taken away several lives in the last two decades. The use of prescription opioid for chronic and acute pain management has contributed to the crisis by making the drugs readily available to the masses. Opioid use has negative…

“Dragged High on Alcohol” is about an alcohol addict Ryan, and the film crew follows him and his family, showing how Ryan experiences his addiction. At the end of this film, Ryan dies from injuries he received in a bike accident, and because he was consuming so much alcohol, his body could no longer heal,…

Financial stability always affects the psychological state of individuals. It was distinguished that people who struggle with employment or financially often develop unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance abuse. This knowledge in practice can be easily seen on comparison charts based on such factors as employment, education level, possession of real estate, health insurance, and…

Table of Contents Biological Features Psychological Traits Social Aspects Competence Assessment References The present case discussion focuses on Xavier’s struggles with opioid addiction, coping methods, and possible interventions to improve his adaptation. The client is a divorced thirty-two-year-old part-time landscaper exhibiting various biological, psychological, and social features worth consideration during the intervention. The following is…

Drug addiction is a psychological and physical disorder that affects the brain of an individual. It is caused by dependence on drugs, alcohol, and specific behaviors. Addiction alters the brain of the person from liking something to wanting it. After developing addiction, the victim continues with the compulsive behavior regardless of whether they risk their…

Alcohol addiction is a condition that has a tremendous impact on one’s quality of life. Its importance is defined by the emergence of such issues like disability, premature mortality as well as the costs related to the loss of productivity and the need for additional healthcare services (Kelly et al., 2020). Therefore, numerous programs are…

Drug addiction is a negative social outcome attributed to immorality and discrimination. Individuals consuming drugs are taken to rehabilitation centers for recovery. Nevertheless, a compelling argument emerged, claiming that punishing and criminalizing habitual consumption is an ineffective approach to curbing addiction. The countries which implement bans in law, such as the U.S. and the U.K.,…

Table of Contents Introduction Is drug abuse a moral failure? Conclusion References Introduction Michael Kuhar argues that addiction is a biological vulnerability that human beings share with other mammals. He states that addiction should not be viewed as a moral failure. According to him, the brain is greatly involved in addiction progression. He uses animal…