3 Support individuals when they have used substances: 3.1 Explain relevant policies and procedures for the support of individuals who have used substances: Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Explain the risks to individuals from the substances taken and the methods used, offer individuals guidance, support and advice on ways in which methods of substance use and activities can be affected . 3.2 Support individuals in a manner appropiate to the substances used, the effect which the substance has had and the condition of the individual: Alcohol : Alcohol misuse is a level of drinking alcohol which affects an individual’s work or behaviour, try and find out why they drink? talk to the individual and try to tell them of the health hazards. *Smoking
1.3. Explain legislation, policies and guidelines on the use and storage of substances.. The main piece of legislation that covers drugs & their categories is The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. The different kinds of controlled drugs are divided into three categories or classes. These classes (A, B & C) carry different levels of penalty for possession & dealing.
P3: Describe two theories of criminal behaviour and the factors that contribute to them. P1: Outline the current crime and disorder legislation. There are 4 main acts or legislations in crime disorder, these are: Crime and Disorder Act 1998 – This Act was created on the 2nd of December 1997 and was given the queen’s royal assent (which is giving her approval), on the 31st July 1998. It is an Act of Parliament in the UK. The Crime and Disorder Act was put in place to make changes to the criminal justice system so that there
Support use of medication in social care settings (L3) 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments), The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Medicines Act 1968, Regulations 1973 (and later amendments), The Access to health records Act 1990,the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and The Data Protection Act 1998 1.2 Outline the legal classification system for medication. The classification of medicines is related to the medicines act 1968. when working with medication it is good to have an understanding and working knowledge of the common types of medication 1.3 Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements. The policies and procedures are put in place to make sure that legislation is being followed so that all people in the social care setting, practitioners and people being cared for are safe, all needs are being met, inclusive practise and diversity is being followed out and that the setting stays within the law. 2.1 identify common types of medication.
The Health and Safety Executive are responsible for the enforcement of this act. - The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 2001: This controls the import, export, supply and possession of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs. - Health and Social Care Act: This Act, the regulations and guidance are part of a wider regulatory framework that includes regulation of professionals such as Doctors, Nurses and Social Workers. - The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971: This act creates three classes of controlled substances, A, B and C. It lays out the range of penalties for the illegal or unlicensed possession and possession with to supply, for each class. - Date Protection Act: This covers any data that can be used to identify a living individual.
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The Dorm Room Drug Dealer vs. Cocaine Kid Genesis Kelly Drugs and Society Dr.Holland-Davis Clayton State University 4/26/2012 Abstract When reading this paper you will gain a better aspect on how the social status (gender, race, SES) open versus closed markets; stigmatization (gender, the anti -targets); and strain theory supports the reason for drugs sells in usage. You will find it very interesting to see my opinion and how I correlate the drug policy rights, privileges to both of the text. I only cover certain themes and crimalization examples but in the text book you will find more information. You will see how I also see how I compare the books It shows many stereotypes on how our society view drugs and other crimes that relate.
Gabrielle Wheat Jan 2012 SOS-304-GS WA2 1. (a) Describe the essence of the process by which a pharmaceutical company and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) function in the development of a new medication, showing understanding of conflicts of interest that sometimes occur. (b) Describe the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. Include the criteria for listing a drug as a Schedule 1 – Schedule V controlled substance and give some examples of drugs that are in the Schedule 1 – Schedule V. (c) Describe the major elements of recent federal approaches to the enforcement of our drug laws, and indicate some of the enormous difficulties and apparently positive consequences associated with those approaches. 1A.
Sociological Perspectives on Drug Abuse November 3, 2013 Thomas Cameron Table of Contents Introduction1 Functionalist Perspective2 Conflict Perspective3 Interactionist Perspective4 Works Citied5 Introduction Drug abuse is the habitual use of alcohol, prescription drugs or illegal drugs to alter one's mood, emotion, or state of consciousness (TheFreeDictionary.com, 2012). The information presented within this paper will provide the reader with the different sociological theories, specifically the functionalist, the conflict and the interactionist perspectives, and how each perspective could approach and evaluate drug abuse in today’s society. The Functionalist Perspective The functionalist perspective thinks of society as a living organism in which each part of the organism contributes to its survival, which emphasizes the way in which the parts of a society are structured to maintain stability (Schaefer, 2011). In essence the functionalist perspective as it relates to drug abuse, argues that society provides us with social norms and guidelines, which identify the appropriate use of drugs and alcohol. A social norm or guideline could be that drugs, in particular prescription drugs are very functional.
These programs have been designed to change offenders’ view of drug use, attitudes, values, and expectations that maintain antisocial behavior (cite the bok). The programs that have been created for the inmates to help them deal with their addictions have been set up target the criminogenic needs of high risk offenders’ including substance abuse, antisocial attitudes, and self control. These programs have been set up to be developed and maintained by staff, with an ongoing monitoring of antisocial behaviors within treatment units, and positive reinforcement (cite the bok). The staff members in these treatment programs have at least an undergraduate degree or some type of training in criminal behavior and offender treatment (cite the bok). Another characteristic of these treatment programs is the relapse prevention strategies that provide skills in anticipating and avoiding problem situations (cite the