Opioid abuse has become one of the major problems that the health sector in the US is currently facing. In 2017, CDC reported that approximately 63,632 people had died of opioid overdose deaths, a 45.2% rise from the previous observations (Manchikanti et al., 2016). The situation has led to very devastating effects economically and psychologically. …
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The problem is being unable to stop the Mexican cartel’s production and the harm being caused to humanity. Additionally, the drug issue has caused further harm in other areas of society and how policy makers fulfill policies. With the drug market demand, the transition from heroin to fentanyl occurs quickly. The study conducted by Feliz …
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Thesis Drug and substance abuse has become one of the primary social issue across different geographical positions in different states with almost 11.7% of the total population in the world being victims. The issue of drug and substance abuse are brought about by a number of factors which are not limited to peer pressure, parental …
Annotated Bibliography Hill, J. C., Stokes, L. E., Froelich, R. J., Emmanuel, D., Landon, T., & Hicks, S. (2022). Ethical dilemmas: Current and projected concerns reported by certified rehabilitation counselors. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 00343552221146159. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00343552221146159 This source material investigated some of the ethical challenges faced by counselors. Hill et al. (2022) used participants currently practicing as …
Introduction The use of illicit drugs has been on the rise in recent years, with severe consequences for society. Drug abuse can lead to crime, violence, and death and damage communities’ economy and social fabric. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the percentage of Americans aged 12 and over who used …
Critically evaluate how the empirical study of the brain reward system has contributed to our understanding of addiction. An addiction to alcohol or drugs is a multi-step process that has repercussions for the individual and society as a whole (Pinel, John, and Steven, 2017). There has been an increase in the number of people concerned …
Abstract Drug addiction problems are severe in society today. Many intervention measures are required to meet the need to stop the patients’ addiction. Drug addicts habitually take the same drug for a while and relapse after intervention measures. The association of drug addiction to the functions and parts of the brain significantly impacts the research …
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a global health crisis affecting millions of people (Campbell, 2014). APRNs must have a firm grasp of the dynamics of addiction, its root causes, and the best treatment methods. The guidelines and implications for clinical practice are essential to ensure patients get the most excellent treatment and have the …
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Drug decriminalization is a contentious topic to discuss as opinion is divided if it is an option or not. It can be defined as eliminating criminal penalties for drug use and possession. Drug decriminalization can also include the elimination of criminal penalties on the use and possession of equipment used to manufacture drugs. Some people …
Introduction The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) classifies opioids into the following three main groups: illicit drug heroin; synthetic opioids (such as fentanyl and tramadol); and natural and semi-synthetic opioids that are usually prescribed by doctors to relieve pain (such as codeine, oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone) (Scavette 1). All opioids can be abused, …