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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.
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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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Adolescents Drug Abuse, 2002.
An overview of drug abuse amongst teenagers.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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A paper that studies the trends and statistics of drug abuse among adolescents and suggests preventative measures through research.
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Teenage Experimentation with Drugs, 2002.
A discussion of teenage drug use and the social and psychological factors that contribute to it.
2,254 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the factors that contribute to the choice by teens to use drugs. Parental involvement and approach, peer pressure, a need to assert one's individuality and identity as well as psychological disorders are all examined as contributing factors in drug use. Current statistics of drug use in teens are provided and the relevant literature reviewed. Warning signs, high-risk behaviors and other information and suggestions for parents are included.
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"Adolescence can be described as a midpoint in ones life; when a person is neither a child nor an adult. During these years, teens go through both physical and emotional changes, which may result in confusion and frustration. Teens have passed the age when they were called kids but are not yet qualified to be responsible grownups. As is appropriate to this developmental state of life, teenagers tend to feel indestructible and immune to life?s problems and tragedies. This state of feeling invincible, prevents most teenagers from linking present actions to future consequences."
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Assessment of a Teenage Drug Addict, 2008.
A case study of a teenage drug addict, which assesses his situation and makes recommendations for his treatment and placement.
1,255 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper addresses the case study of a fourteen-year-old male by the name of Tyron. The paper points out that as a result of being admitted to the local hospital following a substantial heroin overdose, he has been under close supervision. Tyron has a history of criminal behavior and involvement with the authorities. He has been a long-time drug user, although he denies any drug related problems. The paper states that after the implementation of a family services plan is complete, Tyron will still be unable to return home, since his mother is in prison. In conclusion, the paper suggests that his case be put before a judge for adjudication of termination of parental rights.
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"Based on these assessments, the agency must develop a family plan for services. At the center of the entire coordinated initiative is Tyron. Thus, Tyron must be viewed as a participating agency in and of himself. In order for any of the implemented services to be effective, Tyron must be the center of all efforts. (Bostock: 2005). Therefore it is mandatory that Tyron play an active and central role at all stages of the initiative. Tyron must have a voice in the decision and evaluating process. (McLeod: 2006). The advantage of viewing Tyron as an agency is that it empowers him and teaches him to take responsibility and consequences for his actions."
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Problem of Drug Abuse, 1992.
A review of the problem of alcohol abuse among teenagers and the finding that alcohol is the "drug of choice" among American youth.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 13 sources, $ 79.95
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"Introduction
In an era of concern over drug abuse, an era in which this concern is directed most often at so-called "hard" drugs such as cocaine and crack, alcohol remains the most consumed drug among adolescents and a major health problem for this population (Lewis, 1992: p. 64). The problem is severe: Marks (1989) cites evidence showing that the use of alcohol can be seen as part of an adolescent tendency toward risk-taking behavior, including such behavior as cigarette smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, and reckless driving or other dare-devil exploits, all of which constitute the most common causes of death during adolescence, whether by accident, suicide, or homicide. In terms of drug abuses, the statistics show that alcohol remains the "drug of choice" for the majority of adolescents, and surveys have shown..."
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Teenage Drug Use In The United States, 2004.
An analysis of the problem of adolescent drug use in the United States.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the problem of drug use in the United States among teenagers and examines various facets of prevention programs, particularly peer prevention programs. The paper also discusses the most effective preventative strategy, looks at the role the family plays in the problem and cites statistics concerning teenage drug abuse.
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"This paper addresses the problem of drug use among teenagers and examines the various facets of drug prevention and intervention programs. First the paper outlines the problem of drug use among teenagers. Then the paper discusses the two types of prevention programs. Next, the paper discusses various elements of peer prevention programs. Finally, the paper discusses which drug prevention strategy is most effective."
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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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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.
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"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 Drug Use and Abuse, 2001.
Discusses statistics, social/environmental/behavioral causes & effects. Prevention programs; punishment strategies.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 18 sources, $ 63.95
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"This research examines drug use and abuse by teenagers. The research will set forth the context in which drugs-related issues have arisen in the culture and will discuss causes and strategies for prevention of teenage drug use.
There is a bewildering array of statistics associated with knowledge of teenage drug use, although cyclical patterns to teenagers' use of drugs were identified in the last two decades of the 20th century. In 1979, for example, 54.2% of high school seniors admitted to illicit drug use, while in 1992 only 27.1% did so. In 1997, the figure was at 42.4% (Teen, 1999). On the other hand, a 1995 study published by the Columbia University medical school reported that some two-thirds of American teenagers at least experiment with drugs before finishing high school, and that about one-third use an illicit drug besides .."
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Drug Use in Teenagers, 2002.
A study of the rise of illicit drug use among teenagers.
1,377 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper examines how according to recent surveys, there has been a rise in the use of illicit drugs amongst teenagers and in particular, ecstasy. It also looks at how drugs have become become more readily available in a variety of markets such as the internet, in order to cover a wider area for distribution. It evaluates how teenagers have been a prime source for these internet-dealers and while certain drugs have seen a drop in their use, it is only because they have been replaced by more illicit and easier to obtain drugs.
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"This increase in the use of Ecstasy has been partially blamed on its increase in availability. The Institute?s results showed that ?the proportion of 12th-graders saying that they could get it "fairly" to "very" easily [rose] from 51% in 2000 to 62% in 2001? (Ecstasy Usage, para 4). It is believed that turnaround in drug use occurs when young people realize that the use of the drug is dangerous, as has been noted in anti-drug campaigns targeting marijuana use and heroin, but in the case of Ecstasy, teenagers are not regarding the drug to be dangerous enough to discontinue using it."
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Child Abuse and Substance Abuse, 2000.
An examination of the research, history and theories of impact of parental drug/alcohol abuse and child abuse, treatment and intervention.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 63.95
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"The Impact of Parental Substance Abuse on Child Abuse
Introduction
KidsCampaign (1998), a national foster care organization, reported that of all the recent trends in child welfare, perhaps none has been more troubling than the increase in cases of child abuse and neglect resulting from parental abuse of alcohol and drugs. In this regard, the organization states that nearly 3.1 million American children are, each year, reported to child protective services as abused or neglected; and substance abuse was found to be a factor in a majority of these cases.
It is further reported by the organization that research conducted by the Child Welfare League of America and other organizations have found that substance abuse to be a factor in at least 75 percent of all placements in out-of-home care. It is..."
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Child Abuse and Substance-Abusing Parents, 2008.
A research proposal to study the effects of social support services on the reduction of child abuse by substance-abusing parents.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that the connection between substance-abusing parents and child abuse has been studied at length; however, there is a lack of research into the correlation between social support services and the reduction of child abuse by these parents. The paper then proposes a research study that will evaluate if social support networks, such as 12-step programs, rehabilitation programs and related community-based social services, could lead to a reduction of child abuse and substance abuse. The paper explains that the population for this study is parents of African-American children between the ages of two and ten years old, who have a high incidents of child abuse and substance abuse.
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Abstract
Problem Statement
Research Question
Literature Review
Hypothesis
Sample
Human Subject Issues
Conceptualization and Operationalization
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Discussion
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"This is an area where family therapy can be especially facilitative. For families in which self-expression is considered a weakness, an empowerment approach can help define the family in terms of the unique forms, structures, and roles that clients are actually immersed in or are attempting to renegotiate, rather than in terms of an ideal unit. Clients should be supported in defining their families for themselves and then in using creative outreach strategies to actively involve the identified members in a variety of family sessions."
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Abuse in Childhood and Abusing As An Adult, 2003.
A research proposal that explores the link between abuse in childhood and becoming an abuser.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper is a research proposal on the link between experiencing abuse as a child and becoming an abuser in later later. The paper includes a brief problem statement, a literature review in abstract form and methodology.
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Do Children Who Are Abused Grow Up To Be Abusers?, 2002.
Three part discussion on the likelihood that children who suffered abuse will grow up to be child abusers.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 48.95
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The following discussion proposes to explore the question of the likelihood of children who are victims of abuse becoming abusers of their own children. Essentially the discussion will consist of three parts. Initially, a common sense answer, a potential hypothesis will be identified. Then abuse will be defined and identified. Subsequently, the link between childhood abuse and becoming an abuser will be explored. Finally, a brief conclusion will draw these disparate threads of argument together.
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