Essays about Addiction Page 6

​This paper will discuss the topic of The War on Drugs in America and the harsh realities of what was occurring during the Nixon and Reagan era. It will take a look at past history and the origins of when this drug epidemic became such a hazard in America’s roots. It was first declared in…

The intent on the War on Drugs was to reduce illegal drug users in teens and availability to all. which can affect everyone in their families. Legal drugs have become an even bigger problem than illegal drugs are. “Since 1999, deaths from legal drugs have increased by as much as 400% among women and 265%…

Research Statement The ability to stay connected and the ease of use has made smart phones an essential part of our lives. With technical innovation, making them functional enough to encompass text messaging, social media, phone calls, internet, and games; we are always connected. At one time smart phones were used for parents and children…

Young children everywhere are beginning to get a case of the sticky fingers when it comes to technology, specifically smart phones and devices. Almost everywhere you go you will see the majority of children with smart devices in their hands or within their reach. You will be in a restaurant watching a parent desperately trying…

Ever since smartphones were introduced in 2007, they have become an essential part of society, culture, and everyday life. People around the world have become dependent on smartphones for many reasons including increased productivity, entertainment, and connecting with others. They can be very helpful in these senses, but as seen in the article, the negative…

Abstract Throughout this paper we will talk about substance abuse counseling and the techniques used to help an addict overcome their addiction. We will talk about the effectiveness, goals of therapy or steps a counselor uses. We will also look at the pros and cons of each and the growth shown for the clients. We…

The information in this paper is supported by the Scholarly Journal Articles located within the Northwestern State University library Database. Substance abuse is a widely known addiction and struggle within cultures around the world. The use of substances can affect a person mentally and physically, but with the reliable sources we have it is possible…

Did you know that children who are exposed to substance use by their own parents have a higher chance of using themselves? Based on combined 2009 to 2017 NSDUH data, there is an annual average of 8.7 million children aged 17 or younger live in households in the United States with at least one parent…

The article I chose is titled “The Impact of Science Education Games on Prescription Drug Abuse Attitudes Among Teens”. In the United States, non-medical abuse of prescription medications is 2nd only to marijuana for teenagers – 2.6% of American teens have reported non-medical use of prescription drugs in the past month. The authors of this…

‘You know that we are lost when babies are addicted to drugs when they are born’- Louis Eric Barrier. Every 25 minutes, in the United States, a baby is born experiencing a dependence on some type of drug. Drinking, smoking, and recreational drug use during pregnancy has become a worldwide epidemic, harming or killing untold…