Category: Addiction
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Addiction and Its Impact on John and His Family System
Table of Contents Introduction The Impact of Addiction on John and His Family System Factors that May Contribute to Johns Risk of Relapse Narratives for Employment and Relationships Benefits of Family Therapy vs. Individual Therapy Incarceration and Addiction Drug Abuse as a Societal Problem Conclusion References Introduction Addiction is a complex phenomenon continuously explored and…
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Trauma-Addictions and Mental Health
Table of Contents Summary Key Concepts about Trauma Trauma-Informed Practice Trauma-Specific Services Theories and Practice Approaches as Related To Social Work References Summary Trauma refers to a situation where an individual responds emotionally to a gruesome event such as a natural disaster, rape, and accident. According to Magruder et al. (2017), immediately after a traumatic…
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Addiction Treatment
Table of Contents Disposition Suggested Treatment Protocol Suggested Resources for Treatment Reference Disposition The client is a 19-year-old Jonah struggling with PTSD and substance addiction. These issues are caused by the traumatic events the client has experienced. Child neglect, emotional and physical abuse, as well as other uninvolved or aggressive behaviors his parents demonstrated towards…
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Issues of Obesity and Food Addiction
Nowadays, the most famous sins in society, regardless of religion, are pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. They gained wide recognition due to their mention in famous literary works, for example, in the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Meanwhile, these seven vices are not simply condemned by religion they are mortal sins.…
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Mindfulness as a Method of Treating Addiction
When it comes to thinking of ways to treat addiction, an abundance of various approaches has been proposed over the years of examining the issue. However, it is reasonable to assume that in order to treat a condition properly, one is to thoroughly investigate the reasons for its formation and development. In regard to addiction,…
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Story Telling and Americas Reality TV Addiction
Analytical Introduction Atwans work was not only informative but it was also inspiring for those who love to listen to stories, love reading great classics, and dream of someday becoming skilled enough to write a decent yarn that could be enjoyed by both young and old. Even a non-writer can appreciate Atwans article on telling…
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Story Telling and Americas Reality TV Addiction
Analytical Introduction Atwans work was not only informative but it was also inspiring for those who love to listen to stories, love reading great classics, and dream of someday becoming skilled enough to write a decent yarn that could be enjoyed by both young and old. Even a non-writer can appreciate Atwans article on telling…
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Alcohol Addiction and Its Effects on the Body and Specific Organs
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a chronic disease attributed to relapse and remission. According to Wang et al. (2020), alcohol addiction is defined as a brain disorder which involves the brain reward circuit. It is among the leading factors for individual death and disability. Like other substance addictions, alcohol addiction results…
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Case Study on Addiction and Mental Disorder
Table of Contents Introduction Mental Health and Addiction Interaction The Faults of Healthcare Services Adverse Factors and Stigmas Conclusion References Introduction People with troubled pasts often conceal their adverse experiences out of the fear of social stigma. Their health issues are often being taken into consideration without addressing the entire complex of existing comorbidities, especially…
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Social Media as a Type of Addiction
Using the social network as a means of communication has become popular nowadays. According to statistics, more than half of the Earths population uses the Internet daily, and the majority of them also spend a lot of time on social media (Clement, 2020). The video posted by TMW Media informs the audience on the problem…