Substance Abuse and the Elderly Substance abuse in the elderly exists just as in any other population. Many seniors develop substance abuse problems due to circumstances or situations due to the aging process. A report by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that 17% of adults age 60 and older are affected by alcohol abuse and abuse of legal drugs. The report also states that a third of those seniors who abuse substances did
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The Effect of Drug Abuse Jason Russ The Effect of Drug Abuse Many people do not understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. It can be wrongfully assumed that drug abusers lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop using drugs simply by choosing to change their behavior. In reality‚ drug addiction is a complex disease‚ and quitting takes more than good intentions. In fact‚ because drugs change the brain in ways that foster compulsive drug abuse‚ quitting is difficult
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Drug abuse in Africa Sections ABSTRACT Introduction Historical background Current drug abuse situation in Africa Effects of drug abuse in Africa Control mechanisms Future trends Details Author: T. ASUNI ‚ A. O PELA Pages: 55 to 64 Creation Date: 1986/01/01 Drug abuse in Africa T. ASUNI Department of Psychiatry‚ College of Medicine‚ University of Lagos‚ Lagos‚ Nigeria A. O PELA Clinical Pharmacy Unit‚ Faculty of Pharmacy‚ University of Benin‚ Benin‚ Nigeria ABSTRACT Apart
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The Impact of Child Abuse In the typical classroom‚ a 4-year-old child once said‚ “If someone wants to have sex with you‚ you have to do it.” (Rafanello) Child abuse is more prevalent now than ever‚ and the numbers are only growing. This shows us that child abuse is more relevant now than ever. The amount of damage inflicted on these children mentally range from mild to extreme. This is why it’s important that child abuse gets reported as soon as possible. Did you know that 3.2 million children
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Child Abuse When you read articles over child abuse and see the damage that has been caused and what has become of child abuse in today’s society the result is sickening. Child abuse has become a more common thing in today’s society. The fact that there are people in this world‚ who not only abuse but also neglect their children without consequence‚ because they are not caught‚ is even worse. Thankfully‚ there are many ways today to help save a child who suffers from child abuse. Child protection
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Child abuse is a global problem‚ which unfortunately happens in every society‚ culture and communities. The term “Child Abuse” refers to intended acts that result in physical or emotional harm to children. Child abuse covers a wide range of behavior from physical assault by parents or other adult caretakers to neglect of child’s basic need. Child abuse is a social problem that affects millions of children each year‚ children less than 3 years of age being the most frequent victims. (Edelman & Mandle
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don’t? One of the first steps in protecting animals and creating effective cruelty laws is knowing what animal cruelty actually is. There are two categories: passive cruelty and active cruelty. The first involves acts of omission‚ meaning the abuse happens as a result of neglect or lack of action. Passive cruelty might seem less serious‚ but that is not the case; it can lead to terrible pain and suffering‚ and ultimately death. Examples include starvation‚ dehydration‚ untreated parasite infestations
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Banking Academy of Vietnam International Training Program (ITP) -------o0o------- CHILD ABUSE IN VIETNAM Course Title: Academic writing Advisor: Student: Class: Hanoi‚ July 2012 1 ABTRACT In many countries‚ children are considered as the future of nation and should be provided with the best things‚ best condition for the development and nutrition. This is quite true and in fact‚ in developed countries
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Effects of Drug Abuse Effects of Drug Abuse COM/156 February 9‚ 2014 Amanda Yates Effects of Drug Abuse Drug abuse is a growing issue all over the world‚ and while the concentration on drug awareness has dramatically increased over the years‚ the number of families effected by drug use continues to rise at an alarming rate. Drugs are defined as “: a substance that is used as a medicine: an illegal and often harmful substance (such as heroin‚ cocaine
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CHILD ABUSE IN CHINA What would you feel if your parents sold you in exchange for a little money? Can you imagine being abducted by illegal laborers and forced to work 20 hours a day‚ while being whipped at the slightest signs of defiance? What if you were slapped in your face because you had addressed the teacher by his first name? A 17 year old boy named Chen was a victim of illegal child labor and abuse and suffered a broken tendon on his right wrist. A 15 year old girl named Wang Li
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