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Preventing Teen Alcohol Abuse, 2006.
A study on teenage alcohol abuse, its causes and what can be done to prevent teenage alcoholism.
2,781 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This research paper focuses on the problem of teenage alcohol abuse and what we can do to keep teenagers from abusing alcohol. The paper looks at a number of different aspects of the problem including the age children start drinking, why they start drinking, the relationship between crime and alcoholism, how widespread it is and whether it is an inherited disease. The paper then takes a look at what recommendations have been made that could help prevent teenage alcoholism.
Table of Contents
Age of First Use of Alcohol
Peer Pressure and Advertising
Teen Drinkers and Crime
Who Use Alcohol More Frequently Males or Females?
Teen Drinkers and Sex
How Widespread is Teen Age Alcoholism
What is the Real Cost of Teen Age Alcoholic Use?
How Many Teenagers are Treated for Alcoholism
Is Alcoholism Inherited?
What Can Be Done To Prevent Teen Age Alcohol Consumption?
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"According to Teenage Alcohol Use in South Carolina Some of South Carolina's young people start using alcohol as early as 10 or 11 years old, most begin around age 14 or 15. ) Beer is overwhelmingly the most popular kind of alcohol used by teenagers (especially young males) and all other age groups in South Carolina. Wine coolers and new malt liquor products have become popular recently among young females. These sweet and fruity drinks are marketed deliberately to young drinkers who typically don't like the taste of beer. Many teenagers don't realize that these products contain more alcohol than regular beer. "Alcohol Use Among Teenagers" says that Junior/middle and senior high school students drink 35% of all wine coolers sold in the United States; they also consume 1.1 billion cans of beer."
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Teenage Children of Alcoholics, 2006.
This paper is a preliminary research proposal to study the problems of teenage children of alcoholics.
1,885 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper explains that teenage children of alcoholics are more likely than regular teenagers in the same population to suffer a variety of physical, mental and emotional health problems. The author points out that similar to ill-treated victims who believe that the abuse is their fault, teenage children of alcoholics feel culpable and accountable for their parent's drinking problem. The paper states that the research design criteria are to define critical links between parental alcohol or other drug problem and teenagers maltreatment, to identify the areas of cross-training professionals in the recognition and treatment of both problems and to discover prevention services.
Table of Contents
Statement of Research Problem
Research Study on Parental Alcoholic Hereditary Issues
Alcohol as a Gateway Drug - Importance of Study
Related Studies and Their Importance
Review of Literature
Supporting Excerpts of References
Teenage Children of Alcoholics
The Alcoholic Family
Parenting Styles of Alcoholics
Effects on Teenagers
Long Range Outlook for Teenagers
Research Objectives and Expectations
Research Design Criteria
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"There is no archetypal alcoholic family. Inasmuch as, family life is inconsistent, perfidious, and unstable. There are many unspoken family rules in alcoholic households. Family roles are continually changing in reaction to the alcoholic situation in order to maintain the sense of balance necessary for survival. The home environment of alcoholic families is one of much conflict, divorce, unemployment, and poverty. There is also abuse and neglect associated with alcoholic families, as well as violent acts among siblings."
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Alcohol Use And Abuse, 2002.
Discusses alcohol use in the U.S.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses alcohol use in the U.S. Identification of alcohol as an addictive agent. Drinking problems. Teenage use of alcohol; peer pressure and social pressure. Physiologic and psychological effects of alcohol consumption. Long-term effects of alcohol abuse. Definition of alcoholism, and its four components. Groups and agencies that provide alcohol counseling.
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"The drug to be considered in this report is alcohol.
The alcohol which is commonly consumed is ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol (Lender, High on ethanol, 2001). Common names for alcohol include booze, hooch, moonshine, grog. Ethanol has the chemical formula C2H5OH and is a clear liquid which is readily soluble in water but only slightly soluble in fat. Alcohol for consumption is produced by yeast fermentation of sugar in corn, molasses, grain or fruit. Beverages containing ethanol include beer, wine and spirits such as gin, vodka, rum, brandy and whiskey.
A 12-ounce can of beer contains between 13 grams and 17 grams of ethyl alcohol, a four ounce glass of wine contains between 14 grams and 17 grams of alcohol and a one to one and a half ounce shot of spirits (e.g. 86 proof whiskey) contains ..."
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Teenage Alcoholism, 2005.
An overview of the problem of teenage drinking.
4,353 words (approx. 17.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 114.95
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This paper examines how concerns raised about teenage drug-use often ignore the most common drug used, alcohol. It looks at how teenage drinking puts teenagers at risk for illness later in life and for death by driving while drunk right now. Through a literature review, it looks at the main causes, as well as different treatment programs.
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Articles
Causes
Refutation
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"Another reason cited by many for the increase in teenage drinking in recent years relates to the influence of the media and specifically to advertising which seems to target young people with images that appeal to them. The Surgeon General has noted that the images in liquor ads--bikini-clad women, professional sports stars, and surfers and mountain climbers--are images that make drinking look like fun and a wonderful carefree lifestyle. Research has shown that young people, unlike adults, are drawn to ads that associate alcohol with sex appeal, athletic prowess, a glamorous lifestyle, and risk-taking behavior."
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Teenage Alcohol Abuse, 2007.
This paper examines statistics and research involving teenage drinking.
1,856 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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During recent years, alcohol consumption among young people in the United States has raised serious concerns, particularly the practice of binge drinking The paper relates that while peer pressure is often cited as the primary reason for adolescent drinking, studies indicate that there are several variables consider. The paper examines the influence of factors such as age, gender, family income, ethnicity and school attendance.
From the Paper
"According to a nationwide 1994 study, the prevalence of alcohol use among African American and Caucasian students increased with age. Among African American students: 18.6 percent of 8th graders, 30.2 percent of 10th graders, and 32 percent of 12th graders had used alcohol within the last 30 days prior to the study (Weaver). Among Caucasian students: 26.6 percent of 8th graders, 44.1 percent of 10th graders, and 56.9 percent of 12th graders had used alcohol during the last 30 days prior to the survey (Weaver). This study revealed the Caucasian students across all three grade levels had higher prevalence of alcohol consumption than did the African American students (Weaver)."
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Teenage Substance Abuse, 2002.
This paper discusses teenage substance abuse and proposes a method for treatment specifically for teens.
2,805 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper states that to understand and prevent substance abuse, one must treat both the medical and the social aspects of the problem. The author believes there is a need for substance abuse programs specifically aimed at teenagers. He designs a treatment program that uses the observation and interview elements of the traditional anthropological ethnography to determine the reasons that teens drink and then individualizes the treatment by using the psychology of persuasion.
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"The first of these is that their emotional problems seem to be insurmountable on their own and drugs offer the quickest possible route to feeling better. Of course, drugs only mask symptoms and the drugs themselves (especially when combined with certain behaviors like driving) are often extremely dangerous. But to the person in emotional distress, sometimes the short-term lure of drugs is more than enough to get them to use whatever drug is handy."
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Asian American Teenage Drug Abuse, 2007.
This paper is a research proposal to study drug abuse among Asian- American teenagers.
2,655 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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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
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"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."
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Teenage Drug Abuse, 2006.
This paper reviews an article about licit and illicit drugs in relation to teens today.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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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.
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"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."
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Substance Abuse, 2004.
An analysis of how teenage substance abuse affects the home, the school and the community.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses the worrying increase in teenage substance abuse in the United States. The paper contends that the teens not only need information about drugs from the school and communities but their families need to be informed and supportive as well. The paper highlights education as the key to solving the problem, explaining that in order to keep the teens out of violence and off drugs they need to be made aware of the consequences of substance abuse.
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"Like a lot of things in life, we tend to adapt to our surroundings. Take this case for instance; a young girl who has a hard time waking and getting motivated to do school work or even go to school. Some parents adapt to this behavior by waking their child up, when before they only needed an alarm clock and now they have to yell to get their kid to go to school (Babbit 2000, pg13). According to Babbit, some parents of adolescent abusers tend to become isolated. They don't want to leave the house for fear that their child will do something irresponsible and socialize less with the neighbors or family friends. Parents might choose to ignore the problem as if it were something that will just pass in time. Babbit states that "When isolation occurs, it is impossible for a family or a substance abuser to get help (Babbit 2000, pg 16)." "
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Effects of Child Abuse, 2007.
This paper examines the issue of abuse and looks at its effects on teenagers.
9,411 words (approx. 37.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 193.95
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In this article, the writer examines the problem of child abuse and studies the effects that such abuse has on children later in life. The writer discusses different views regarding understanding a child's play and behavior. The writer concludes that play is a key to understanding the major issues in a child's past, and a child's past is the key to understanding their present behavior. Further, the writer notes that satisfaction in play denotes a need for it in learning and life. The writer also points out that bullying, victimization, being a non-participatory bystander, is not the role that a whole, healthy human being must play in life, in spite of the pressures in today's culture and lifestyles to do so.
Outline:
Child Abuse and its Consequences
Children's Sexual Research
Bullying is Abuse
Development of Teenagers
Conclusion
References
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"These males would be in the depressive position, if Melanie Klein were to analyze them. Their human psyches were in a state of oscillation between Eros and Thanatos, whereas the two depressed victims who turned into aggressors were in the paranoid-schizoid position.
The paranoid-schizoid position maintains relations that are either all good or all bad. The young men actually had a group of friends at school who they saw as "good." They put up an appearance of being "good" by school officials and other grown-ups who dealt with them and were seen as good by everyone but their aggressive brothers. Of course, the aggressive brothers and their friends (both girls and boys) were seen as being "bad" by Harris and Klebord. Video games reinforced this fantasy that the world is divided into the good and the bad and there is no middle ground. The only one the player identifies with is his or her representative in the game, who is a mixture of good and evil with a twist: because the player identifies with the representative, the representative must be good. Yet the representative can use the tools of the game, "Doom" (that Harris and Klebord were obsessed with) which were guns and bombs to kill the "bad" guys."
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Teenage Issues, 2004.
An analysis of various problems among the teenage population.
4,774 words (approx. 19.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 122.95
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This paper discusses several teenage issues. The paper examines substance abuse, teenage pregnancies, teenage suicide, teenage sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and anger management. The paper elaborates on each of these issues, offering suggestions for methods of assisting teenagers overcome these problems.
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"Substance abuse is a serious legal and social problem in American culture that has plagued our society with skyrocketing crime rates and overflowing prison systems. The substances in question include any mind-altering chemicals, including common illegal street drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, and designer drugs, just to name a few. Also included are misused legal substances, such as household chemicals or over-the-counter and prescription drugs that are misused for the purpose of achieving mind-altering effects. Of course, alcohol is also included, which is by far and large the most commonly used substance of abuse, excluding perhaps tobacco which is rarely recognized properly as the drug that it is. The inappropriate use of these substances can easily spiral out of control for anyone who gets involved with them, taking control of their lives. When teenagers fall into the habits of substance abuse, the negative and lasting effects can be particularly harmful because of the fragile state of the body and mind during this developmental period."
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Teenage Pregnancies and High School Drop Out Rates, 2006.
A look at how teenage pregnancies usually mean that the teenage mother will drop out of high school.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the problem of high school drop outs, explaining that income instability and increasing rates in teen pregnancy are two of its many underlying causes. This paper explains that teenagers with babies often are not able to keep up with their school work because they have to be up during the night caring for their babies. Consequently, teenage pregnancies lead to high school drop outs, which then leave the teenager living in poverty without the skills and ability to obtain and keep employment.
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"Nancy is a young girl who became pregnant at age sixteen. She tried attending school, working a part-time job, and taking care of her baby. However, she was up a lot at night with her baby and eventually she realized she could not continue to go to school. She lives on welfare and spends most of her time watching television. Nancy and her baby live in poverty. Nancy is one of many American teenage females who become pregnant. "The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy and births in the western industrialized world" (General Facts). Nancy is one of many high school girls who drop out of high school to care for their babies. "Teen mothers are less likely to complete high school (only one-third receive a high school diploma) and only 1.5% have a college degree by age 30" (General Facts)."
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"Teenage Wasteland", 2004.
This paper is a review of the book, "Teenage Wasteland" by Donna Gaines, which delves into teenage suicides, as well as the theories as to why they occurred in this neighborhood.
2,005 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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"Teenage Wasteland" is a book that cleverly combines pure participant research and personal experience. The book delves into the unexplained suicides that occur in a small suburban town of Bergenfield, New Jersey. The paper summarizes the main points of the book and then presents the theories used by Donna Gaines to understand why the suicides occurred.
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"In order to understand what really happened and why, Gaines travels to Bergenfield in order to attempt assimilation into the culture of those who were friends or peers of the four suicide victims. The adaptation into the lives of these kids does not present itself as a simple task. These kids aren?t jocks, brains, preps, or anything in between, by any means. They are the outsiders. They represent the outcasts or the ?burnouts? that could only relate to one another. They share the same taste in music, similar views on life, and comparable family structures. But, what else is so intimately shared that makes four teenagers want to die together? That is one of Gaines? curiosities. She asks herself ?What could be so intimately binding that in the early morning hours of March 11 not one of them could stop, step back from the pact they had made to say, ?Wait, I can?t do this??? (Gaines, 1991, p. 9) "
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Teenage Pregnancy, 2002.
A study of the increasing rates of teenage pregnancies in America.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 151.95
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This is a paper about teenage pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy is one of America's growing problems. There are more than 1 million teenagers that are pregnant in the United States. The American Medical Association Report states that sexual activity is beginning at an earlier age. Most teenagers believe that it will not happen to them, but it can and does.
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