EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON THE YOUTH TODAY   Addiction It is a condition whereby one is unable to stop consuming a substance or doing some activities which may be harmful to them. Despite being harmful, drug abuse has led to immense addiction among the youth in many cases, and the child cannot do without drugs. Many young people who use drugs today end up being addicted and cannot do without drugs. Addiction n the other hand ends up being a significant cause of life destruction among the youth.     Irresponsible sexual behavior Drug abuse among the youth today has led to a lot of reckless sexual behavior among the youth Today.  includes fornication, homosexuality, incest, adultery, among others. Many young people engage in irresponsible sexual behavior under the influence of drugs and, in most circumstances, do not realize the effects of their actions. They have therefore ended up contracting dangerous, sexually transmitted diseases. Moreover, cases of rape have become immense due to drug influence. In most cases, rape has led to unwanted pregnancies among young people today. Under…

Substance abuse in young people in Europe Introduction Substance abuse is the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol and illicit drugs (WHO, 2019). The psychoactive substances can lead to dependency, where the user experiences a powerful urge to use the medication and difficulties in controlling its use. In extreme cases, the user persists with use regardless of any harmful consequences they suffer, and most end up prioritizing the drugs than other meaningful responsibilities. Alcohol use and misuse account for 3.3million deaths every year (WHO, 2019). The effects of substance abuse are adverse and felt not only by the individual but also their family and society around them. It is, therefore, necessary to understand the leading causes that are related to substance abuse and the effects it has on the population. The study seeks to examine risk and protective factors and their inter-relation for the psychopathology of substance use among adolescents and young adults in the American community. Literature Review People who drink alcohol are also likely to smoke tobacco and indulge in other forms of substance…

Annotated Bibliography-elder abuse Mosqueda, L. (2010). Introduction. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 22(3-4), 219-220. This article has critically and correctly identified individuals who are suffering from financial abuse. The author has also drawn a framework for recognizing abuse. Some are like as the features of the older people who are vulnerable to damage, their association with culprits, the interests of the abuse, and the results to the victim. Campion, E., Lachs, M., &Pillemer, K. (2015). Elder Abuse. The New England Journal of Medicine, 373(20), 1947-1956. The New England Journal of provides an extensive literature on elderly abuse and neglect. The article touched various aspects of elderly abuse, such as financial abuse and sexual harassment. The item has also provided insights on the procedures and ways of understanding the magnitude of elderly abuse. Additionally, the author has addressed the victims of elder abuse and their relationships with the older victims.. Yan, E. (2015). Elder Abuse and Help-Seeking Behavior in Elderly Chinese. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 30(15), 2683-2708. The Journal of Interpersonal Violence has defined the problem of elder abuse and examined various types of damage that…

Criteria and effects of various substance abuse to persons who take it This article reviews the criteria and effects of various substance abuse to persons who take it in areas such as behavioral patterns after the intake of these drugs. The study encompasses ten separate drugs and multiple disorders that occur and are divided into substance-related and substance use disorders. In both groupings (adults and young people), all drugs taken in excess have a characteristic activation of the brain, and several behavioral patterns are seen to occur, such as feelings of pleasure. In adolescents, these drugs cause addiction and bring about craving, which leads to these teenagers always wanting to take these drugs. Adolescents, who are possibly first-time drug users, show very little evidence of intoxication I .ie in alcohol. However, adults who tend to drink more, have slurred speech and incoordination. Substance usage disorders involve vast problems that arise from drug usage. They include taking the drugs in more massive amounts than usual, but one tends to try and cut down this usage, but the addiction has already occurred.…

Child abuse identification Child abuse identification has proven over the past several years to be an uphill task and quite tricky. The issue requires keen analysis and evaluation through behavioral and physical signs portrayed by children.   Your study suggests that a lot of agencies and relevant authorities have been using specific strategies in the identification of child rights violations and child abuse. Some of the strategies that might get considered include the conducting of tests, especially lab tests, to determine physical evidence. Another is the doing of physical exams through injury, symptoms, and signs of evaluation. The authorities should look into the child’s development and health history and also conduct observation in the behavior changes in the child. The most suitable strategy is interviewing and talking to caregivers or parents and, in most cases, the child. I believe your choice in these strategies is due to their overall efficiency in monitoring child abuse cases around the world. From your response, I have understood that most of the time, exposure of patients to media and social media platforms leads to the…

Effect of Drug Abuse Introduction A drug is a substance that alters body functioning when introduced in the body. Most of the abused drugs include Whiskey, Marijuana, and opioids. Rendering to a Countrywide investigation on drug use and health, These drugs changes how the brain purposes of performing its responsibilities; therefore, frequent drug use. With time manipulation of drugs can turn into substance craving. The paper describes the various ways in which drugs are introduced in the body and their impacts. Effect of Drug Abuse Drugs affect brain performance, which is the limbic structure. This part contributes to character and attitude. Drugs target this structure, which sources a significant quantity of dopamine (a brain ton substance that controls feelings and moods of pleasure of the brain (Smith, 2012). This fluid causes “high,” which are the leading causes of drug dependence. (current drug abuse review, p.23) Whiskey can have small and extensive period possessions on the brain and disturbs brain message trails. These can impact attitude, conduct, and another reasoning purpose. Intelligence injury might also occur in complete alcohol-induced nourishment deficiencies…

Historical Analysis of Drug Abuse Introduction The problem of illicit drug abuse and addiction can be traced back for centuries. However, it has been challenging to understand the nature of the issue due to social attitudes and scientific theories that are dominant at the time. The problem of drug abuse affects people from all walks of life, regardless of race, age, and background. People begin using drugs for different reasons; some want to experiment with drugs out of curiosity, because friends are doing it, to have a good time, or to ease problems such as anxiety, stress, or depression. Currently, the issue of drug abuse is becoming a lifestyle trend that is prevalent in poor and rich countries. Addiction to drugs, alcohol, and smoking of cigarettes is now regarded as a public health problem. Drug addiction has extreme action of the nervous system, especially the brain. Some of the drugs such as cocaine, opium, caffeine, marijuana, psilocybin, and mescaline are found from natural resources, while others are designer or synthetic drugs (Merritt 37). Additionally, some of the drugs such as…

how drug and substance abuse affects adolescent well-being and behavior There is no more critical stage in the development of a human being than during adolescence. The same period coincides with the teenage years of young adults, that is, between 13-19 years. These years constitute the years of self-discovery for the individual. The teenagers become more aware and sensitive to their environment. Their proclivity to experiment is increased manifold. This paper aims to research how drug and substance abuse affects adolescent well-being and behavior. In the spirit of experimentation and under the influence of peer pressure, most, if not all, adolescents abuse drugs such as alcohol and marijuana at some point in their adolescent years. Statistics indicate that of all new users of drugs, half of them are below the age of 18 (NIDA, 2014). These teens are pushed into using drugs due to emotional scuffles that are synonymous with age, the feeling of curiosity, influence from friends, adults, and the messaging of lyrics in songs, among others. The abuse of drugs during this age is severe and fatal because…

OUTLINE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PAPER   Childhood (5-12 yrs.) It all began when David attended AA meetings with his father at a very young age. He recalls his father being an alcoholic and also had a diagnosis of schizophrenia and was very abusive, both verbally and physical. David remembers his father being in recovery most of his childhood.  David does have a younger brother who is six years younger, but was only a baby when all this turmoil in his life began. David also recalls his mother being addicted to diet pills and gambling. David was exhibiting behavioral issues in school. He was brought to his family physician and that is where the doctors suggested he be put on medication for ADHD, however his mother refused. From that point on, David continued to behave erratically without any form of behavior modification or treatment. According to David, he had no control over his external environment so he wanted to ensure he controlled his inner circle, in which included his toys and immediate surroundings. He would strategically place his G.I. Joes perfectly…

Child abuse Child abuse refers to physical maltreatment or sexual abuse of a child. Some common signs present in child abuse cases range from physical abuse, sexual harm, emotional disregard, emotional defilement, and physical neglect (Kelley et al., 2015). Physical symptoms of child abuse include significant unexplained injuries, multiple injuries in different stages of healing and injuries to non-bony locations such as the upper arms and neck area. (C.W, 2015) As seen in Annie’s case, the teacher notices several substantial injuries on her arms and legs, evidence of neglect because of her torn and dirty clothing. Her absence from school the following day after the inquiry into her injuries also serves as a red flag. In many child abuse and neglect studies, certain personality traits have more than one characteristic. Kelley et al., (2015) argued that parents who presumptively physically abuse their children frequently posses little self-esteem, mental health problems, miserable impulse control, and tend to display antisocial behavior. Anne’s mother is a lying irritable alcoholic with antisocial tendencies. She paints the perfect picture of what a potential child abuser…