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Drug Addiction and Prison, 2002.
An examination of the treatment of drug-addicted offenders in prison.
6,669 words (approx. 26.7 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 152.95
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This paper explores the literature related to substance abuse treatment in the prison system in order to learn which programs are most effective in helping drug-addicted offenders achieve and sustain sobriety. It discusses how there are an increasing number of individuals serving time in jails and prisons for drug-related crimes and how the majority of these individuals have never received treatment for any form of substance abuse problems outside of the prison system. It examines the barriers to creating effective programs and how some model programs such as IMPACT in Chicago and the Delaware program, have incorporated the best understandings of effective drug treatment services for a prison population.
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Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Significance of the Problem
Assumptions
Delimitations of the Study
Definition of Terms
Review of Related Literature
Introduction
Obstacles
Legal Problems
Referral and Screening
Some Specific Programs
The Therapeutic Community Model
Other Models
Meditation
Analysis Evaluation and Findings
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
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"Yet another program is the Jail Substance Abuse Program (JSAP). In this program, developed by the Washington County Health Department in Hagerstown, MD, there is an in-jail program of six weeks in a 17-bed treatment unit. This is followed by an aftercare treatment component. Again, most JSAP referrals come from the court, up to 80 percent, with the other referrals primarily from jail medical departments, classification officers, or self-referral. Potential clients are screened with a questionnaire that looks at drug and alcohol history, prior treatment experience, and withdrawall symptoms. They receive a comprehensive assessment that may include the Addiction Severity Index, the MAST, or the Mortimer-Filkins Test. Admission to the program is based both on the screening document and the assessment. Inmates who have long jail sentences, are on psychotropic medication, or have a history of violence are denied admission."
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Treating Drug-Addicted Prisoners, 2000.
The prevalence of addicted prisoners, legal issues, examples, definitions, assessment of available programs and treatment modalities, after-care, obstacles, monitoring and more.
1,035 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 38 sources, $ 135.95
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There are an increasing number of individuals serving time in jails and prisons for drug-related crimes. However, the majority of these individuals have never received treatment for any substance abuse problems outside of the prison system, and the majority of them are still not being served while in prison.
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"Treatment of Drug-Addicted Offenders in Prison
Abstract
There are an increasing number of individuals serving time in jails and prisons for drug-related crimes. However, the majority of these individuals have never received treatment for any substance abuse problems outside of the prison system, and the majority of them are still not being served while in prison.
The federal government has authorized a new push for treatment of substance abusers within the prison system. Nevertheless, there are many obstacles to effective treatment, including inadequate guidelines and standards..."
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Drug Addiction, 2002.
This paper explores the impact of drug addiction on today's society.
790 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper begins with an explanation of the drug problem in today?s society. It then goes on to discuss the negative impact of drug addiction on American culture (such as violence, drug addicted babies and the learning disabilities they develop). The cost of drug addiction to society (such as theft, accidents while under the influence and calling in sick at work) is looked at and the paper concludes with a synopsis of the paper?s arguments.
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"The war on drugs continues to hold the line with neither side able to declare victory. Young teens are experimenting with drugs despite programs of prevention such as DARE and Just Say No. Drug addiction crosses all boundaries including economic, racial, and lifestyle. It knows no limits and it affects every aspect of life from the ability to work, to the little children being raised by dealers. The drug addiction problem in this nation continues regardless of the efforts to stop its progress. It has a negative affect on American culture on every level."
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Drug Addiction, 2006.
A study of drug abuse and addiction.
3,242 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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The paper discusses the mechanisms whereby people become addicted to drugs, citing numerous studies. The paper reviews different classes of drugs to which people become addicted - alcohol, opiates, stimulants - and compares the effects. The paper also reviews sociological factors contributing to drug addiction. In conclusion, the writer states that through research, the mechanisms for how people can become addicted has been learned, but why people become addicted is something which scientific research has still been unable to answer. The writer states that the choice is individual and expresses the hope that people will choose wisely to avoid the destructive path of addiction.
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"Nicotine works by stimulating acetylcholine receptors and also increases the activity of dopaminergic neurons. Animals in laboratory tests would self-administer nicotine. Because nicotine stimulates the dopaminergic system, smoking can make it more difficult for cocaine or heroin addicts to quit the drug. The stimulant drug, nicotine, even though it may seem "tame" after discussing the hard-core drugs, has the potential to become highly addictive. The combination of nicotine and other carcinogens in cigarettes can lead to cancer of parts of the body which are exposed to smoke. An example of the dangers and addictive nature of smoking can be seen in Sigmund Freud. His theories of psychoanalysis stressed the importance of insight in changing one's behavior. It is ironic that even after most of his jaw was removed due to cancer from smoking, he was still unable to quit. Ultimately, his cancer killed him (Carlson, 586). Even though in the short term smoking may produce less serious affects than other hard core drugs, smoking related deaths remains as one of the top killers of Americans. The psychological dependency of smoking coupled with the physiologic dependence makes it one of the most addictive and possibly dangerous addictions in terms of its long-term consequences. "Approximately 20 million Americans have used marijuana (labeled the "assassin of youth") at least once in a year placing themselves at risk for developing drug dependence and other problems (Zimbardo 129). The active ingredient in marijuana is THC. Psychological effects of marijuana include mild highs in small doses, and long hallucinogenic reactions in high doses. It also produces euphoria, distortions and occasional out of body experiences. However, marijuana can produce fear, anxiety, and confusion as well as impair motor function. The physiological effects of THC remain a mystery. There are THC receptors in the brain, but the chemical produced by the body for this receptor is still unknown. What is known about THC is that is has an effect on dopaminergic neurons. (Zimbardo, 129). Marijuana also affects short term memory and a person's ability to keep track of a topic in conversation (Carlson, 588)."
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Understanding Crime and Drug Addiction in the 1950s, 2005.
A review of 'The Man with the Golden Arm' (1955) by Otto Preminger in order to gain a better understanding of crime and the level of drug addiction in the 1950s.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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This paper brings forth the elements of psychological and cultural significance in Preminger's film, which was an important aspect of crime cinema being created in the 1950s. This paper reports that understanding the basis of the film in relation to drug addiction, it is clear that Preminger offers an insightful and modern interpretation of drug use in the post World War II period. This is how 'The Man with the Golden Arm' became a new form of film making through the French New Wave movement, and through the opening new psychological portrayals of criminals through drug addiction.
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"This film study will examine the nature of the crime genre and the French "New Wave" as depicted in the 1950s era of filmmaking in Otto Preminger's The Man with the Golden Arm. Through this aspect of Hollywood filmmaking, one can realize the aspects of innovation that create a movie based on deviant acts through the drug induced behaviors of its central characters. By exploring this genre of filmmaking that gave license to the horrors of drug addiction in the 50s, one can realize the impact on culture and society this "French New Wave" styled film created."
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Drug Addiction, 2008.
Looks at theories of drug addiction, particularly crack cocaine addiction.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper explores biological and learning theories to gain an understanding of addiction especially crack cocaine addiction. The author investigates biological models, which refer to the genetics of behavior and neurons and hormones that make some people much more prone than others to crack cocaine addiction. The paper also discusses learning theories, which focus on how persons learn to think and behave in particular ways. The paper further relates that these learning theories consider environmental, ritualized conditioning that depends upon a group or social framework, which can make an individual more susceptible to addiction. The paper concludes that it is important to see a phenomenon from more than one theoretical position.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Biological Theories and Drug Addiction
Learning Perspectives
Discussion
Concluding Note
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"In some patients of the kind, where the brain's dopamine levels are lower than average, or dopamine is very sensitive to fluctuation, the person sometimes trying to raise his or her spirits by way of alcohol, most often, or marijuana or the cocaine that often proves very dangerous. Crack cocaine immediately affects the brain's dopamine processes so that the user soon feels extremely produced, longing for a new dose of the drug that is known to produce a feeling or normality and in some, euphoria."
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Drug Addiction, 2002.
This paper focuses on the effects of drug addiction on family life.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper addresses the effects of addiction on members of a family and the methods family members may use to cope. It begins by pointing out that no one person can will another to change his behavior and it stresses acceptance of this fact as the first step on the road to living with a drug addicted family member. It discusses the various ways that families respond to addiction, such as denial or ?enabling? the addict. It explores the family?s constant state of conflict and chaos and looks at the stigma attached to addiction. The paper concludes by addressing the guilt feelings on the part of the addict?s family.
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"Loving and living with an addict can skew the other family members? view and expectations of a ?normal? family life. Living with active addiction is traumatic. In many families, living with addiction is like living in a constant state of emergency, always staying prepared for the unexpected and unpredictable.
Families respond to addiction in a variety of ways, ranging from healthy confrontation and intervention to unhealthy adaptations to the addiction (Landry, 1994). One of the most often used coping strategies which family members use is denial. In various ways, family members may develop unconscious ways of denying their family member?s addiction which has taken control of the entire family."
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Prescription Drug Addiction, 2006.
A discussion regarding addiction to prescription medication.
4,615 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper takes a look at addiction to prescription drugs. According to the paper, many people are addicted to pain relieving drugs such as OxyContin. The paper reports that according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly one-quarter of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 take painkillers for recreational purposes.
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A Brief History of Substance Abuse
What is Addiction?
Drugs with Addictive Potential
Prescription Drug Abuse by Adolescents, Women, and the Elderly
Drug Seekers
Pharmaceutical Involvement
Society's Role: A Pill for Every Ill
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"Generally, addicts prefer drugs that have "a rapid onset of action, high potency, brief duration of action, high purity, water solubility (for intravenous use) or high volatility (ability to vaporize if smoked)" (Longo et al, 2000, p. 2402). Among benzodiazepines, Valium, Ativan and Xanax cross the blood-brain barrier more rapidly and have a high potential for abuse. Longo argues that a significant number of addicts started out using street drugs and progressed to prescription drugs as they became chronically ill. Sometimes, prescription drugs are used in conjunction with street drugs to heighten euphoric effects, alleviate withdrawal symptoms, augment alcohol effects synergistically, or temper cocaine highs."
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Adolescent Drug Addiction Literature Review, 2008.
A literature review of articles on the subject of adolescent drug use.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper is a literature review of articles that investigate the question of whether there is a connection between the rising prevalence of drug addiction in adolescents and the increasingly young development of social problems such as poor academic performance, criminal tendency and maladjusted behavior. A close inspection of various journal studies on the topic indicate that the growing accessibility of drugs in school settings has contributed to all of these adverse consequences. The literature chosen for inclusion in the research was selected primarily for its application to the notion that drug use in adolescents is not just a problem unto itself but is indicative of much larger problems such as education and social construction, which fail to confront the problem head on. In concurrence with that topic, the studies that incorporate treatment methods tend to reflect this same impulse toward aggressive treatment and reduced penal imposition.
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"This study casts a fairly broad net on its subject sample, using information on over 4000 babies to assess the dangers to children born to addicted mothers. Beyond the risks which are clearly present to the child while an addicted mother is pregnant, this study asserts that there is a close association between addiction in mothers and a variety of emotional, psychological and psychosocial problems in the child. The information gathered for this study was accumulated at a clinic for mothers who suffer from addiction to illegal drugs or alcohol. The study confirmed the hypothetical assertion by illustrating the correlation between drug abuse in mothers and poverty, unemployment, homelessness, susceptibility to crime and a lack of proper parenting resources such as access to healthcare. The study offers a need for resolution by the provision of treatment centers which don't just focus on the addiction problems of the mother but also treat the affected child as a patient as well."
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Drug Addiction and Bipolarity, 2008.
This paper describes how the introduction of the biopsychosocial model of evaluation helps our understanding of these two conditions.
1,533 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper looks at traditional treatments for drug addiction and bipolar disorder in relation to the introduction of the newer biopsychosocial model of evaluation. The paper concludes that the most useful conclusion that results from the research in this paper is that addiction and bipolarity not only feed one another, but are likely to share a close relationship with a wide range of other negative behaviors and that the biopsychosocial perspective may be essential to understanding the very complex spectrum of factors producing the dual condition.
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"Treatment methodologies have typically be divided by the purist efforts of disciplinary stalwarts such as those dedicated to the precepts of biological disposition and therefore the benefits of pharmacopia as treatment strategy; those devoted to therapy through psychoanalytic engagement of the socio-environmental factors producing the conditions in question; or those intended upon better understanding the clinical implications of human psychology through empirical experimentation. Often, these were seen as competing schools of thought on the subjects of conceptualization and treatment for such conditions as those addressed here.
"However, the introduction of the Biopsychosocial Model of evaluation of such health conditions, credited to the ingenuity of American Psychiatrist George Engel in 1977, would allow for the integration of all these aspects of an individual's health disposition. (Lakhan, 1) This would be a groundbreaking liberality, promoting for the first time the idea that a treatment program could incorporate "interconnected spectrums, each as systems of the body. In fact, the model accompanied a dramatic shift in focus from disease to health, recognizing that psychosocial factors (e.g. beliefs, relationships, stress) greatly impact recovery the progression of and recuperation from illness and disease." (Lakhan, 1) This is very useful to our understanding of the conditions aforementioned, with both drug addiction and biopolar disorder still presenting an ongoing challenge to health professionals coming from a diversity of treatment perspectives. The integration of treatment perspectives seems an appropriate way to respond to the commonality in their challenge.
"This is particularly true with regard to the integration of a social perspective into our understanding of treatment for psychological problems. To this end, the pervasive sociological problem of drug addiction is one that seems to ingratiate itself into its sufferers at an increasingly young age. As a result of this troubling possibility, the most optimal way to investigate combating the drug problem may be to consider taking it at its roots. This calls into action several distinct elements of the biospsychosocial model with regard to the adult subjects of our investigation. Particularly, its consideration of what Haight et al refer to as the developmental ecology of the subject may be crucial to reaching an understanding of the provocations of this addiction."
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Drug Addiction & Court-Ordered Treatment Programs, 1999.
Evaluates effectiveness of treatment compared to punishment programs, theories on drug abuse & rehabilitation, group-based recovery and examples of drug court process.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 33 sources, $ 135.95
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"AN EVALUATION OF DRUG COURTS
Introduction
This research examines the functioning of drug courts in the United States. The purpose of the study is to develop information that will permit an assessment of the effectiveness of drug courts. Effectiveness is assessed within the contexts of the ability of treatment programs offered through drug courts to lower recidivism rates among drug abusers, and as a cost-effective approach to achieve such a reduction in recidivism rates.
The findings of the research performed are presented in several separate but related discussion. The discussion topics are (1) background information on drug abuse and drug abuse treatment, (2) addiction theory, (3) the punishment versus treatment issue.."
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Drug Addiction in Professional Nursing, 2008.
This paper explores chemical dependence in nurses and its implications for the nursing profession.
2,008 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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The paper examines the biological and psychosocial prerequisites for substance abuse and subsequent addiction in nurses. The paper then looks at the treatment programs available as well as the preventative measures in place. The paper also discusses the implications of substance use, abuse and subsequent dependency for present and future nursing practice.
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Introduction
Position
Predisposing Factors
Treatment
Prevention
Implications
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"In order to understand fully the pathogenesis of addiction, the biological and psychosocial prerequisites for substance abuse and subsequent addiction will be discussed. The pathogenesis of substance dependence conforms to a general behavioral pattern of cause and effect. An external stimulus such as stress in multiple spheres of an individual's life (e.g. work/school, home, personal) may trigger an initially behavioral response to these stressors. The pleasurable stimulation from intake of these substances, the escapist theme, and the aversiveness of the "reality" of the individual's situation conditions the individual to avoid the aversive stimulus and take in these substances, where their pleasurable effects serve as a reward, a positive reinforcement for substance-seeking behavior. Behaviorally-oriented treatments involve extinction of this reinforcement."
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HIV/AIDS: Drug Addictions and Social Consequences, 2005.
An analysis of the relationship between drug addiction and HIV/AIDS.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines how The threat of HIV/AIDS is, without much contest, one of the greatest human health crises in the modern world and how left unchecked, the virus threatens to consume much of the world's population, particularly among populations in Third World countries, which already suffer under less than adequate health care. It looks at how injection drug users (IDUs) account for an alarmingly large proportion of new cases, especially in Third World countries. It also discusses how the relationship between drug addiction and HIV/AIDS is an important one to understand, as well as the costs that the virus inflicts on societies worldwide.
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Drug Addicted Offenders in Prison, 2001.
Extensive survey of literature on imprisoned substance abusers. Problems, treatments, need for comprehensive treatment, model programs & obstacles. Recommendations. Abstract.
9,450 words (approx. 37.8 pages), 38 sources, $ 135.95
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"There are an increasing number of individuals serving time in jails and prisons for drug-related crimes. However, the majority of these individuals have never received treatment for any substance abuse problems outside of the prison system, and the majority of them are still not being served while in prison. The federal government has authorized a new push for treatment of substance abusers within the prison system. Nevertheless, there are many obstacles to effective treatment, including inadequate guidelines, standards, referral and screening procedures, and lack of information about effective programs.
There are also programs that have met with success, most of..."
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Addiction: Drugs and Alcohol, 2006.
This paper focuses on addiction to alcohol and drugs and explores how both factors lead to drug addiction.
2,145 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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In this paper the author examines the several reasons for why people become addicted, looking at how some are more susceptible to addiction than others.The paper then explores addiction to alcohol and drugs and how both factors lead to drug addiction. The paper concludes with the author's opinion that the answer to drug addiction lies within the physiology of reinforcement stating that the addiction is caused by an interaction of biology and behavior.
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"The tragedy of addiction lies closest to those who are most innocent and susceptible to advertising and influences from peers, the children of our society. Many addicts start when they were young. A look at the cigarette company's campaign to target children can reveal why kids turn towards smoking and alcohol. A large proportion of heavy drug user addicts started first on smoking cigarettes and drinking. Partial blame for addiction to drugs must be place upon the shoulders of alcohol and cigarette companies that target children and teenagers in their advertising (Zimbardo, 7). The cigarette companies spend a combined total of $2 billion dollars in advertising, more than any other consumer product. "
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