A discussion of Morgan Spurlock's four claims in his award winning film, "Super Size Me" and how Eric Schlosser's book, "Fast Food Nation", accentuates Spurlock's argument.
Abstract This paper discusses how Eric Schlosser's "Fast Food Nation", Stephen Sinatra and James Punkre's "The Fast Food Diet" (2006), and Alex Jamieson's "The Great American Detox Diet" (2005) modify, qualify, or complicate Morgan Spurlock's argument on the obesity epidemic in the United States, and how the ideas from these authors are applied, developed, or modified in Spurlock's film.
From the Paper "Look after the customer and the company will take care of itself" (Super Size Me). This statement appeared at the beginning of the film Super Size Me by Morgan Spurlock, and it explains just how the fast food industry conducts business. As long as companies continue to appeal to and please the customer, they will receive consistent money flow and support from the consumer and never fail. America has become the wealthiest country in the world with the highest number of fast food chains and the heaviest people. For years the United States has suffered from the epidemic disease of obesity and now is identified as the fattest nation on earth."
Abstract A discussion of the ramifications of illicit drug use. This paper demonstrates a critical understanding of the ramifications inherent in illicit drug use and related drug issues to specific examples highlighted within the film ?Trainspotting.? Different forms of drugs, from the softest to the hardest type are mentioned and the side-effects examined.
From the Paper "Drug use has existed for thousands of years, but it has only been during the last few decades that abuse has become a social problem, particularly among young people. Perhaps the main reason for the rise in drug abuse is the very simple fact that drugs are more available today than fifty years ago. And the primary reason for the abundant availability of drugs today is a simple fact as well, money. Drug trafficking is a multi-billion dollar business that involves a myriad of players and dealers. What once was found only in urban back alleys, now can be found literally anywhere, small rural towns, suburban shopping malls, even local schools. Drug abuse can be found in most every family. Moreover, hardly a week goes by that tabloids do not glare with headlines concerning a celebrity going into rehab for a drug addiction, whether prescription or illegal. Drug use has been glorified and demonized in the media depending on the political air of the times. However, the media has also portrayed drug use and abuse in very realistic fashion, from feature news reports to movies. Regardless of how it is depicted, drug use is real and drug awareness has become a part of our everyday life."
Abstract Cocaine is a word filled with symbolic and literal connotations of addiction, destruction and death. It was once considered to be a neutral drug - one that was non-addictive and safe to use in moderation. Cocaine was, for a while, particularly in the late 1970's and 1980's, the drug of the fast party set. It was the choice of late night partiers, students and the rich. However, as cocaine's actual effects began to be known, as its raw form, crack, started destroying our nations inner cities and the cocaine cartels in South America became governments in and of themselves, the true social impact of the drug appeared. Cocaine continues to be associated with the rich and famous as well as the poorest of the poor. It is the purpose of this paper to examine the effects of cocaine on the individual and upon society in terms of effects on biology, abuse, addiction, detox, withdrawal and treatment.
Abstract This paper is on "cocaine". It includes the complete details, information on effects, addiction, withdrawal, detox, abuse symptoms and treatment for cocaine.
Abstract Set in the dreary, wind and rain swept city of Edinburgh, Scotland, "Trainspotting" tracks the lives of lower middle class heroine addicts through the pains and pleasures of "the score" and "detox." This paper examines the film and shows how it demonstrates reality of a world consumed by nihilistic virtues, where life in itself is no longer a choice because it is so senseless that we can only exist.
From the Paper "In London he becomes a slave to his work, co-habitating unhappily with his friends from home. He moves from one prison to another, never truly learning from the past. This cycle establishes a perverted order by which he lives, an unchaotic existence where life is replaced with dull repetition. Without divergence, no indications can be made as to what is morally good and bad, allowing everything to be permitted and equitable."
Abstract The paper discusses Carl Rogers and person centered therapy. Rogers' theory is that an accurate and positive self-concept is critical for the development of self-growth. The paper examines person-centered therapy, a therapy involving a mirroring of the client's expressed experience back to them with an emphasis on the client's immediate conscious experience, the central aim of this therapy is to free the individual by removing obstacles so that the client can become independent and self-directed through normal growth and development. The paper concludes that this approach to therapy would be especially effective for detox counselors, who work to promote a change in behavior for individuals with substance abuse issues, the core of these problems is an inaccurate self-perception that prevents individuals from clearly seeing their true feelings and motivations. The paper suggests that person-centered therapy may enable these individuals to understand where their addiction issues are stemming from and to discover their potential for personal growth and change.
From the Paper "Rogers explained that there are three distinctive elements that characterize person centered therapy, including predictability, the discovery of the capacity of the client, and the person centered nature of the relationship between the client and the therapist (Rogers, 1946). With regards to predictability, Rogers (1946) described how there is a predictable chain of events that occurs in person-centered therapy that unfolds when certain conditions are met in the therapeutic environment."
A review of the detox model presented in "Freedom from Addiction: Breaking the Bondage of Addiction and Finding Freedom in Christ", by Dr. Neil T. Anderson and Mike and Julia Quarles.
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Abstract This paper reviews the book "Freedom from Addiction: Breaking the Bondage of Addiction and Finding Freedom in Christ", by authors Dr. Neil T. Anderson and Mike and Julia Quarles. It discusses the author's observations of how many Christians remain locked in their addictions, especially to alcohol and drug abuse. It then discusses the model that the book provides to help abusers solve their addictions through acceptance of Jesus Christ as the Higher Power.
From the Paper "As participants in traditional 12-Step Programs have sponsors, the counselor could also be a spiritual Seven Step sponsor. Together, the former addict and the counselor can review the Seven Steps together, ensuring that the addict remains bondage-free. The counselor can also assist in removing items of "false worship" from the former addict's home. These could include false idols and tools of the occult, such as innocent-looking tarot cards. The counselor could also be on the lookout for items which may trigger addictions, such as magazines showing glossy liquor ads or even hidden drug paraphernalia."
Abstract This paper aims to provide an understanding of the controlled studies using contingency management (CM) in the substance abuse field and community reinforcement approach (CRA). The paper further aims to emphasize the studies that incorporate CM with a community reinforcement approach (CRA). This paper offers a critical review of the literature with an eye toward identifying important and unresolved theoretical and research questions.
Outline:
Objective
Background of the Study
Literature Review
Non-Voucher Contingency Management
Community Reinforcement Approach and Contingency Management Procedure Combined Treatment
Discussion and Indications for future Research
From the Paper "Findings of the study state that: "the addition of abstinence-based CM to standard care resulted in greater retention in treatment, a higher number of drug-negative samples submitted and longer durations of abstinence." The CM activity condition was found to be "less efficacious" than the CM abstinence condition in relation to retention in treatment and as to "some drug abuse outcomes measures". Petry et al states that: "These data contrast with those of Iguchi et al (1997) who found that CM treatment had reinforced activity completion resulted in greater reductions in drug use than a CM treatment that reinforced abstinence directly." (Petry, et al 2006) Stated as well is that "although an activity-based CM intervention was not particularly efficacious in this study when applied alone, reinforcement for compliance with goal-related activities is efficacious when applied in conjunction with reinforcement for abstinence."(Ibid) In the present study Petry et all states that "few overall differences were noted between the two CM conditions in terms of changes in ASI scores over the treatment period, and the lack of effects may reflect the individualized nature of activity selection. Some patients chose to work on employment goals, others legal goals, and still others family-related activities." (Ibid) It was also found that the "prize-based CM intervention for abstinence was efficacious, but effects on drug abuse outcomes were confounded by differences in retention rates." (Ibid)"
Abstract This paper is a critical review of Betty Thomas' movie "28 Days", starring Sandra Bullock as the protagonist, Gwen. The movie tells the story of Gwen's struggle with accepting and overcoming an addiction. The paper comments that the movie seems to follow, in a relatively textbook manner, the road from living an addiction to establishing a new and strong, sober life. The paper maintains that the movie is successful in covering the process of coming to sobriety. Also, despite the textbook nature of the movie, the paper admits that the film provides interesting insight into the process of rehabilitation. The paper concludes by recommending that the reader see the movie.
From the Paper "Gwen's return to her old life in New York is a time of re-evaluation for her. She meets with her boyfriend and realizes that they are no longer working out together. He won't stop talking, and keeps trying to tell her good stories. Gwen says, "I'm tired of stories. I've got enough stories to tell." This is critical, for it shows that rather than continue to live the lifestyle that she has in the past, she is choosing to live a new one. This symbolically is reflected in her ability to get the horse to raise its foot. Before, while she was in rehab, she could not get it to happen, no matter how hard she tried. Now, after coming to a deeper place of peace, is able to do it. At last, after all the pain, her internal thoughts match her external actions. It is with this knowledge that she is able to tell her boyfriend goodbye, and walk away into a new life. She, in this action, does not secure her future, but rather makes one more step forward in the recovery process."
