Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse Alcohol is usually a liquid that is made through the process of fermenting of natural sugars and contains most parts of the local beers, wines, spirit, and other intoxicating drinks that cause abnormal function of brain cells when ingested by human beings. It is because of this reason that states and governments put rules and regulations on their intake. Unfortunately, people continue to abuse alcohol, drinking beyond the recommended levels. With alcohol abuse comes its consequences, greasily road accidents, as well as family break ups, are some of the detriments of excessive alcohol intake. Alcohol intake has been regulated all over the United States of America, with some of the laws being shared in all the states while others are specific in some states. The by-laws have seen the incidences of alcohol abuse and addictions go down. However, the ignorance and non-adherence to the controls and regulations have been witnessed all over the states. Imposing tighter law will see a decline in the number of incidences caused by alcohol abusers e.g., imposing hefty fines to the…

The opinion of a CPS child abuse investigator The opinion of a CPS child abuse investigator plays a critical role in determining whether a child remains with their biological parents or whether they are admitted to foster care. Before arriving at any decision, they should gather information through interviews for verification of alleged violations. They are expected to interview the child victim in person reported cases. Besides, they are expected to observe any non-verbal cues in the child victim. As professions, they are also likely to maintain sensitivity to avoid instances that could increase the level of trauma experienced by the child. Caregivers and adults residing in the child’s victim’s house also provide a significant source of information necessary to verify claims of abuse. Therefore, a child abuse investigator should also individually conduct interviews with parents or patrons in charge of the child. Other children living in the homes should also be interviewed in person over the alleged violations of the child’s rights. The alleged offender also has a right to respond and provide their perspective on the abuses reported.…

legalization of the controversial medical marijuana Introduction The discussion surrounding the legalization of the controversial medical marijuana in Florida led people to the ballot in 2014. The people were to vote in favor of legalizing cannabis for medicinal purposes. The law required the poll to pass with at least sixty percent voting in support of the motion. The motion seemed to have failed by not meeting the quorum since only fifty-three percent of the people voted in favor of it. Though the law did not pass, it showed the growing motivation to make marijuana legal under federal law in the United States. Following the contradiction of cannabis being an illegal substance under the Controlled Substance Act, physicians find themselves in a dilemma on whether to discuss or even administer marijuana to patients in fear of breaking the law and being convicted (Cerdá, Wall, Keyes, Galea, & Hasin, (2012). This article argues that Florida, as a state, should focus on helping their health workers alleviate their fears of breaking the law. This will put them in a position to discuss the…

  Supportive Submission 2- Abstract ABSTRACT Background: Children who are abused and neglected may face lifelong negative physical health conditions because of the physical and biological disruptions that occur as a result of the trauma they face.  Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to critique a study that was undertaken to investigate whether abused and neglected children had a higher risk of negative health conditions in adulthood as compared to children who were not abused and neglected. Summary: The study was undertaken using a cohort of abused and neglected children who were followed for 30 years, along with a cohort of children who were had similar demographic characteristics as the abused children that were also followed for 30 years.  All of the children underwent health screenings at several points throughout the 30 years period by a registered nurse.  Results: The results of the study showed that children who were abused and neglected faced more lifelong negative physical health problems than children who were not abused. Critique: The research methodology that was used increased the validity of the findings because…

why security as a service is a good investment Security as a service is a business model in which service providers integrate their services and provide protection to an organization. The security of an organization is essential in that it helps in maintaining its morals and integrity. In most cases, companies outsource security services from different companies known to give the service (Rodriguez, 2015). In this discussion, we will discuss some of the reasons why security service providers would be the best investment. Consistently, we will discuss the advantages associated with the service to both the provider and the recipient. One of the reasons why security as a service is a good investment is that it makes the latest update available instantly. These offerings are flexible and scrambling in meeting the customers’ needs and preferences. Another reason why this may be a good investment is that different companies are working to ensure that they have secured their systems, thus reducing the risk of losing their information (Rodriguez, 2015). This will highly contribute to them looking for security service providers for…

The investigation of child abuse cases The investigation of child abuse cases is sensitive due to their nature. The endeavour calls for keenness as it involves people close to not only the victim but also the suspect. For instance, the child’s guardians and close friends are usually required, and it is often a psychologically tricky moment. On the other hand, the spouse(s) and children of the suspect become part of the investigation. The exercise is, in most cases, emotionally draining and embarrassing. Furthermore, it can lead to family disagreements due to the socially unacceptable form of the allegations. It is very wrong to abuse a child who is a fact that seems to be understood by the perpetrator after they are caught. The repercussions, on the other hand, have a substantial impact on the suspect’s family. There are various challenges one is likely to face while interviewing the suspect’s family. In most cases, feeling resentment and disappointment can affect the willingness of these members to take part in the exercise. More so, it difficult for Child Protective Officers to develop…

Abuse in the Long-term Care Setting   Long-term care nursing is a healthcare practice that takes care of the emotional and physical requirements of patients who are recovering from surgeries, the elderly, individuals with critical injuries, and chronically incapacitated patients. The primary purpose of long-term care nursing is to minimize the effects of disabilities or accidents to develop independence (Gimm, Chowdhury & Castle, 2018). However, long-term care in Canada faces various challenges. For instance, inadequate clinical staffs, long term care staff members are usually isolated, self-reliant, and extremely busy. Also, there are rising cases of elderly abuse. Concerning the elderly patients who are in long-term care institutions, and are recovering from surgeries, accidents, or chronic incapacitation, cases of patient abuse are on the rise. As a result, skilled nursing facilities are preferable as compared to public nursing homes or assisted living facilities since they prioritize their patients’ well-being; thus, they never have cases of abuse against recovering patients in the long-term care systems.   A national survey of residential long-term care facilities was conducted in Canada. And nationwide, 7.6% of assisted…

The General strain theory The General strain theory is contrary based on the assumption that crime is a result of a negative relationship with others. It does not involve negative interpersonal behavior but also circumstances and events that subjectively expected to arouse negative emotions and characteristics such as parent abuse, abusive relationships, and unemployment e.t c A distinguishing factor with other crime theories the General strain theory suggests that strain results in an active negative state, which creates pressure for a corrective measure such as engaging in criminal activities. A clear example is when child abuse unavoidably builds on a child with a violent model. However, GST claims that the state of emotions consequently leads to crime. General strain theory centers on the negative implication of anger, which pressures an individual to exhibit negative action, consciously an individual state of mind is clouded. It reduces one’s concern for their acts or implication for one’s response. The theory supports that individuals who are easily irritated are more likely to experience a constant elevation in the state anger in reaction to strain…

Drug abuse introduction A drug is a substance when taken alters normal body functioning. Drug abuse is the process of using a prescription for the wrong intention. The spread of drug abuse is a disaster that is affecting most countries around the globe. Various reasons cause drug addiction. Some people experiment with the drug as a recreation driven by their curiosity. The result is the person becomes an addict. At times the affected person tends to have an overdose of the drug. The excessive use of the drug is a form of drug abuse. The use of drugs for recreational should be avoided because they lead to addiction and leaves the user with impairments Some medicines contain very high content that weakens one immune system. When a drug abuser continuously uses a drug for a while, he becomes an addict. When one gets to the addict level, it becomes tough to stay without the requirement of the drug. Some addicts spend so much on the medication as they cannot leave without it. (Robinson)Some forfeit necessities required to build the body’s…

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Introduction Substance abuse entails using of chemicals that alter moods and deteriorates critical thinking skills. This problem developed when I used to share my parents’ medication since the aftermath made him feel so good. He had already established his business and work career and was consuming these substances for recreational purposes. I tried consuming the products to gratify my feelings but eventually resulted into problems such as absenteeism from school and work, always planning for the next dosage, procrastinating, poor hygiene, lack of self-confidence and ill health. The substance abuse made my social structure to deteriorate and develop using friends who were not genuine if not for the drugs. Importance Combating substance abuse was important since being clean offers the opportunity for personal development, having a clear and sober mind, concentrating in school, work and being a functional member of the family. Addiction comes with various consequences which include getting more money through every means to sustain the habit, breaking of relationships, neglecting self, ill health and on the extreme may lead to death. As a prominent individual…