Impact Of Commonly Abused Substances

Impact Of Commonly Abused Substances

Please try to you references from the assigned textbook (Drugs in perspective, Causes, Assessment, Family, Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment) as much as you can.

1A). Impact of Commonly Abused SubstancesBy Saturday, November 7, 2015

The following is a list of the most commonly abused substances:

Alcohol
Marijuana
Hallucinogens such as LSD, or PCP or angel dust
Stimulants, such as cocaine, nicotine, amphetamine, or methamphetamine
Opiates such as heroin, opium, or codeine

Select one that you believe is most problematic for society, and discuss in detail why you believe this is the case.

What impact does this drug use or abuse have on the state of families in the U.S.?

1B). Submit a two-three page paper in Microsoft Word to your by Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Substance Use Disorders

Read the following two case scenarios:

Initially, Jose used cocaine only on the weekends when he was out with friends. But now he uses it every day, even when alone. Jose spends nearly his entire paycheck on his cocaine use. His wife is threatening to divorce him, and he is close to being fired from his job for underperforming. Yet, he continues to use cocaine.

Steven suffers from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder. In order to help him focus better at work, Steven’s doctor prescribed Adderall (amphetamine). Initially, Steven noticed an improvement in his concentration at work. After he had been taking Adderall for 6 months, however, recently he is starting to feel his concentration slipping again. He mentioned this to his doctor, and his doctor increased the dosage Steven was taking. He has also noticed that if he forgets to take his medicine, he is very tired, feels depressed, and has trouble sleeping.

Based on your readings, what is your viewpoint regarding Jose’s and Steven’s substance use? Keep the following questions in mind while writing the paper:

What category of substances do cocaine and amphetamine fall under, and what are the implications of this category on the body? Be sure to give the classification, DEA schedule, and physical effects.
How is a substance use disorder diagnosed?
Is Jose’s behavior evidence of a substance use disorder? Give a clear and thorough rationale for your response.
Is Steven’s behavior evidence of a substance use disorder? Give a clear and thorough rationale for your response.

Before responding to the questions, read the information on this Web site:
http://www.drugabuse.gov/sites/default/files/cocainerrs.pdf

2A).Emotional Dependency in Relationships

By Saturday, November 14, 2015

Latisha and Earl have been dating for almost a year. But Latisha is having second thoughts about the relationship. For some time she has been feeling that she is taking more responsibility than Earl in keeping the relationship going. Whenever Earl has a hangover from partying too much the night before, she always calls in sick for him or runs to the store to get what he wants. He treats her poorly most of the time, yet she still is reluctant to get out of this relationship.

If Latisha asked your opinion of why she is so emotionally “connected” to Earl, what would you tell her on the basis of what you have learned about emotional dependency and family relationships?

2B). Communication within Families by Wednesday, November 18, 2015.

Create a PowerPoint presentation of five to seven slides, with detailed speaker notes to present to a parent organization.

Three 17 year old high school students are planning on going to an 8pm movie together on a Friday night.

Sally has no curfew, so she didn’t think going to the movies would be a problem. Sally asked her mother on Tuesday if she could go and her mother said “yes.” When Friday arrived, her mother told Sally that she couldn’t go to the movies anymore, it was too late for her to go out, and she needed to stay home. Her mother then left to go to the bar, and Sally was left to feed and care for her younger brother.