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Papers On Drugs & Alcohol
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"Crack" Use in Urban Schools.
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(4 pp). The drug problem affects all types of
students. All regions and all types of communities
show high levels of drug use. Thirty percent of
1990 high school seniors in non-metropolitan areas
reported illicit drug use in the previous year,
while the rate for seniors in large metropolitan
areas was 33 percent. Although higher proportions
of males are involved in illicit drug use,
especially heavy drug use, the gap between the
sexes is closing Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBcrckTR.doc
"Under the Influence"/ Milan and Ketcham
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A 7 page review of "Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism" by Dr. James R. Milam and Katherine Ketcham. The writer argues that despite the fact that this book was first published in 1981, it is still topical, instructive, comprehensive and an overall excellent text on alcoholism. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khinfoos.wps
'Gateway Drugs'
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A 5 page paper discussing the use of drugs such as marijuana and alcohol serve as a 'gateway' to experimentation or use of 'hard' drugs such as cocaine or heroin. Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Gatedrug.wps
A Case Study in Domestic Abuse
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An 8 page overview of the issues which are inherent in domestic abuse. Uses a fictional family to illustrate these issues and possible mechanisms for resolution. Provides extensive statistics regarding the different forms and prevalence of domestic abuse. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPabuse2.wps
A Comparison of Drug Treatment Programs and Their Influence on Self-Esteem
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This 7 page paper examines Methadone treatment programs and acupuncture in the treatment of drug addiction. An example study is included. Self-esteem is discussed as it is influenced by addiction and treatment. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: SA410add.rtf
A History of Addiction Treatment and Treatment Delivery Systems
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This 4 page paper looks at the history of substance abuse treatment. The problem is looked at from the nineteenth century on, but a significant change in the 1980s is highlighted. Government involvement in the treatment of addiction and other problems are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA329drg.rtf
A Personal Theory of Supervision in Substance Abuse
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A 9 page review of the elements of effective supervision. This paper relates those elements to the substance abuse therapeutic setting. The author identifies behavioral modification as the most effective approach to couple with effective supervisory theory both in relationships between the therapist and the patient and between the therapist and their supervisor. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPdrgSup.rtf
A Pharmaceutical Care Model of Excellence
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This 18 page paper presents a model of pharmaceutical delivery and then goes on to support the assumption that it is indeed one of excellence. The paradigm is presented only after extensive research in the field is presented. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: SA028Prm.rtf
A Pharmacological Evaluation of Amphetamines and Other Drugs
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A 9 page overview of drugs such as methamphetamines (drugs otherwise known as speed, ice, crystal, or even the “poor man’s cocaine” (Toufexis 37)), methcathinone, ephedra, and other hallucinogens, stimulants, and sedatives. The contention is presented that each of these drugs present a number of societal and physiological problems. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: PPdrgAmp.rtf
