Addiction, spirituality and 12-step programs. International social work, 56(3): 396-383 The author clarity the language of spirituality used in relationship to addiction and recovery. Explore the 12 step programs using the spiritual approach for treatment to address the alcohol problem and clarify what is meant by spirituality and ensure that if the referral route is rejected that it is not misunderstood of the role and place of spiritual and not religious. The 12 step programmer help the individual to ease transition back into a normal life of recovery. Herbert, M., & Scribner's, C. (2010).
* Depressants slow down the central nervous system and can reduce anxiety or emotional distress., examples include cannabis and barbiturates. * Opiates provide pain relief, induce euphoria, sedation and can lead to coma, examples include heroin, opium, methadone and morphine. * Hallucinogens induce an altered state of consciousness and effect perception of reality, examples include LSD and mushrooms. Prescription drugs containing opoids, benzodiazipines (which are depressants of the central nervous system) or stimulants can be misused when taken for reasons other than those they were prescribed for. Prescription drugs can cause sedation, altered state of consciousness, depressed respiration and changes in blood pressure.
Compare/ Contrast Treatment Approaches (Author’s name) (Institutional Affiliation) Introduction Chemical dependency and dual diagnosis are psychological effects that affect people who indulge in the usage of substances. Both these psychological illnesses have adverse effects to the human health, as well as behavior. Chemical dependency is also referred to as an addiction to drugs. Other terms of chemical dependency include alcoholism, substance dependence, drug addiction, substance abuse and drug habit. It is defined as a psychological and physical need, which contributes to the utilization of alcohol and other illegal drugs (Doweiko, 2012).
The contents of this essay will explain different psychological approaches to health and social practice; compare two psychological approaches to health and social care provision; and conclude with an evaluation of the two approaches. For numerous individuals, consuming alcohol is nothing more than a pleasant way to relax and socialise with relatives and companions. Individuals with alcohol use disorders, conversely, consume alcohol to excess, endangering both themselves and others. This essay will explain how differing psychological perspectives aid individuals with alcoholism and differing conditions to recover by applying the approaches. (American Psychological Association, 2012) Individuals with alcoholism (alcohol dependent) have
(Popik and Glick 2006). The basic effects of the Ibogaine treatment in addiction is separated into three distinctive categories; long term, intermediate and acute. The intermediate and the acute stages are sometimes also referred to as the after effects (Lotsof 1995). It has also been suggested that the drug may have considerable potential in the field of psychotherapy, particularly as a treatment for the effects of trauma (Maciulaitis
People with Alzheimer’s disease lose nerve cells which use this chemical. The other types of medication are generally used in line with anti dementia drugs due to side affects. Commonly used medications can affect people with dementia in positive and negative ways. Positive ways in which it can affect someone are, a brighter mood, it may give them the ability to perform activities such as going shopping or to social functions. It may offer reduced memory loss and a reduction in hallucinations.
Precisely, the researchers are exploring the effects of the forgiveness therapy on these particular types of behavior such as anger and depression. There is a desire to determine if forgiveness therapy can help prevent use of substances such as alcohol and drugs over just alcohol and drug rehab counseling programs. The research hypothesis is clearly stated; “We hypothesized that individuals in residential treatment for alcohol and drug dependence, after receiving treatment augmented by FT, would demonstrate less anger, depression, anxiety, and vulnerability to substance use and more self-esteem than those receiving
Alcohol has a wide variety street names, invented by users who want to prevent sober people from knowing that they drink. Nicknames include booze, suds, cold one, brew, and much more. Its medical name is ETOH, short for ethyl alcohol. Ingestion of alcohol causes the central nervous system to slow down, and is therefore classified as a depressant. Short term effects in low dosage include relaxation, slow reflexes and reactions, poor
My questions are can one social issue directly correlate to another? Does the issue of alcoholism lead to issues within families, education and one’s overall well being? How can treatment for alcohol addiction go beyond the normal physical rehabilitation? Drug abuse can be defined in a sociological context as the use of unacceptable drugs and or the excessive or inappropriate use of acceptable drugs in ways that can lead to physical, psychological or social harm. The term drug has a very broad definition but for the purpose of understanding the social problems drugs evoke it will be referred to as any substance that can affect a person physically, or psychologically, has the potential to be misused and can be harmful to the user or society.
Explain factors related to the development of substance abuse or addictive behaviour & examine prevention strategies and treatments for substance abuse and addictive behaviour (22 marks) A substance is anything that people can ingest to alter mood, cognition or behaviour: specifically to induce feelings of self-confidence, fun or relaxation. However, there is an issue with ‘substances’, in that they can often cause a dependence or addiction. An addiction can be described as the behavioural and other responses that include compulsion to certain substances continuously, in order to avoid psychological and physiological deficits in the absence of the substance: namely discomfort, anxiety etc. An addiction may relate to anything in one’s life which may cause the process of uncontrollable usage. This essay shall seek to outline the key reasons for development of a substance abuse, whilst assessing the prevention strategies and treatment for the subsequent substance abuses and addictive behaviours - with key reference to smoking and addiction to nicotine.