Abstract
This paper explains that, although there has been a decline within overall narcotic use within the United States over the past decade, Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), as an aggregate group, have maintained their consistent level of narcotic use within the past decade. The author points out that the growth of drug use among Asian- American teenagers, which is a startling development, is centered within the risk areas of Los Angeles County. The paper proposes a survey of the Asian-American teenage population from two school districts in Los Angeles County and San Francisco County, which have the highest rate of Asian-American students on a national level.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literary Review
Methodology
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Empirical research has shown that ATOD use usually begins around the time of adolescence. This is especially true among Asian Americans teenagers as they confront the problems of identity development. Cultural, familial and economic conflicts which results from being Asian American can severely stress teenagers and lead them towards further alienation from adult peer groups. This general trend within the teenage population entails a deeper understanding of how ATOD impacts intergeneration conflict and Asian American teenage drug use."

Tags:identity, trafficking, population, delineation, generation

Abstract
The paper discusses a study that relates to the use of licit and illicit drugs and the affects that they have on teens and society. The paper describes how the study researchers contend that in regard to licit drugs, there is a growing concern for teens because licit drug abuse often leads to the abuse of illicit drugs. Furthermore, the study shows how licit and illicit drugs are closely connected to teenage suicides, with over 28,000 suicides reported annually.

From the Paper
"While national statistics indicate that illicit drug use by teens has appeared to decline in recent years, the knowledge that many teens practice the abuse of licit drugs needs exploration, according to the researchers (Darboe, Keenan & Richards, 2002, sec. 1). This exploration was, therefore, conducted to determine whether theories of licit drug abuse had foundation in fact, or whether concerns regarding licit drug abuse are without merit."

Tags:drug, abuse, study

Abstract
This paper defines substance and drug abuse using several research sources. It analyzes the current drug abuse problem in the United States and how the government is treating it. It discusses the addiction to drugs and how most Americans see it. It also discusses the legal aspects of the problem and the punishments given to drug offenders. It discusses several twelve step recovery programs and their doubted efficiency.

From the Paper
"Drug abuse is really difficult to work with in a psychological sense because all of the issues that surround it. And the reason behind that is that it crosses over into the entire fabric of society, from chemistry to literature, from psychiatry to law. And because of these reasons, the attitudes toward drug abuse are inherently patriarchal and paternalistic; especially because of the puritanical and criminalistic spin American society puts on it. Because of this attitude, it the psychological and psychiatric community has dug itself into a conundrum where client confidentiality is at odds with other legal and moral dilemmas with regard to patient care and recovery. Also, there are other concerns about Alcoholics anonymous and similar 12 step programs with their regard to misuse within the treatment of drug abuse."

Tags:drug, abuse, American, society, phsychological, treatment, substance

Abstract
This article looks at drug abuse among juveniles and related matters. The writer examines drug abuse relating to juveniles and to juvenile delinquents in particular. The writer discusses major causes of the problem. In this paper, the writer provides and explains solutions for this drug abuse problem.

From the Paper
"The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the nature of drug abuse among juveniles emphasizing the problem of drug abuse among juvenile delinquents in particular. The paper first describes the nature of the problem and then looks at causes. It also offers some solutions to the problem. Lundman identifies juvenile delinquency as a behavior rather than as a psychosocial phenomenon involving various characteristics or traits of those labeled ... "

Tags:juvenile, delinquency, drug, abuse

Abstract
This paper presents and explains treatment options for drug abuse and mental health patients. The paper further examines the topic of integration of recovery and evidence-based principles for treatment of drug abuse and mental health problems. The concept of dual diagnosed patients is also analyzed at length.

From the Paper
"The following presents the topic of integration of recovery and evidence-based principles for treatment of drug abuse and mental health problems. The traditional medical model of mental illness views this condition as being a function of an underlying biological factor. (Barker) This type of explanation leads to psychiatric treatments such as electroconvulsive therapy or medication. The American Psychiatric Association abandoned the disease model and changed the focus of mental illnesses to classified forms of mental disorders. (Barker) Social research yielded findings that there point..."

Tags:drug abuse, mental health, recovery, dual diagnosed, patients

Abstract
Incorporating a review of literature, a synthesis of findings, and a number of conclusions, the paper details the symbiotic relationship between mental illness and drug abuse, identifying the ensuing treatment challenges and explaining how related factors such as homelessness impact treatment.

From the Paper
"Drug abuse and mental health are each in themselves devastating to human lives, wreaking havoc upon relationships, sound reasoning and decision-making, employment and the hope of a fulfilling life. The mentally ill and drug abusers-including alcoholics-are considered high-risk populations in terms of their propensity to end up homeless as well. Although health care professionals have often noted the co-occurrence of drug abuse and mental illness in their patients, the synergy between the two conditions..."

Tags:psychology, drug abuse, substance abuse, mental illness, schizophrenia, cannabis, marijuana, dual diagnosis, triple disorder, mental health, review of literature, homelessness, homeless, youth, teen, adolescent

Abstract
The paper discusses teen drug abuse and proposed community solutions and clinical statistics.

From the Paper
"Drug abuse by teens is a pattern of substance use leading to significant problems, e.g. absence from school, interference with family or friend relationships or legal problems. (Payne Golden and Kaminer) Substance dependence is continued use of drugs even when significant problems related to their use have developed. Teens may exhibit a need for increased amounts of the drug to attain the same desired effect, withdrawal symptoms, difficulty stopping use of the drug, withdrawal from socialactivities and continued use of the drug even when..."

Tags:teen drug abuse, a place called home

Abstract
The paper offers an essay on the background, development, problems, statistics and treatments for teen drug abuse. The paper also presents a brief analysis of the school trajectories of elementary school immigrants and how social and educational factors affect performance.

From the Paper
"Imagine suffering from a brain disease that causes you to chronically engage in making harmful decisions. Imagine living with a compulsive drive to behave destructively, a drive that affects the brain's ability to make good decisions or practice self-control. Now imagine enduring a change in the structure and function of your brain that compels you to continue bad behavior. Such intense impulses often result in harmful outcomes to one's self and others and are more commonly referred to as drug addiction. Unfortunately, today's teenage population often experiences these..."

Tags:Teen, drugs, abuse, addiction, psychology, immigrants, school

Abstract
This paper reviews the history of Asian-American discrimination in the United States, race-based policies and court decisions. The author points out the stereotyping of all Asian Americans as a model minority image and why the term Asian Americans is too broad a category. The paper stresses the need for affirmative actions programs to correct the problem of under-representation of Asian-Americans in academia.

From the Paper
"There can be no question that Asian-Americans have been subject to racial discrimination in the United States. Until only a generation ago, Asian-Americans were essentially treated as second class ..."

Tags:affirmative action, asian americans, race, students

Abstract
The paper discusses how prescription drug abuse is not a major problem in America's colleges and universities. The paper examines how it is not a major problem because colleges do not produce the kinds of conditions that generally lead to the abuse of prescription drugs. The writer proposes that by creating and implementing campaigns, the aim of which is the curtailing of almost all use of prescription drugs, the American government is doing a disservice to those individuals who might truly benefit from the use of these medications. The paper concludes that officials and advocates must not harm the many who need the help of medications and treatment for the sake of those who abuse these medications and treatments.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review:
Nature of the Problem
Prescription Drug Abuse in Colleges and Universities
Methods and Materials:
Object of Study
Setting of Study
Participants in the Study
Study Instrument
Results
Conclusion
Summary and Recommendations
Appendix A
References

From the Paper
"Abuse of prescription medication in American colleges and universities is a complex issue that can only be understood by first examining the larger matter of prescription drug abuse in the general population. First, it is necessary to define the problem; to understand what amount of misuse constitutes abuse. The numbers themselves are often cited as proof that a major problem exists. According to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, there were fewer than half a million first-time users of prescription painkillers in the 1980's, as opposed to more than six million in 2002. (Barolat, 2005) Nonetheless, sheer numbers do not automatically equal a problem. As Barolat notes, there are indeed many people who are in genuine chronic physical pain, and who do require the aid of painkillers to maintain normal levels of day-today functionality."

Tags:painkillers, Federal, regulators, Drug, Enforcement, Agency, Bush, White, House, Office, National, Drug, Control, Policy