Category: Abuse

  • Community and Domestic Violence: Elder Abuse

    Table of Contents Major types of elder abuse Characteristics of elder abusers Characteristics of elders who are abused Actions to take against probable abuse References Major types of elder abuse There are various forms of abuse that the elderly may go through. Major types of elder abuse include psychological or emotional abuse, where an elderly…

  • The Relations Between Drug Abuse and Criminal Justice

    Sociodemographic factors such as race, class, and gender have a huge impact on human behavior. Conflict theory sees these factors as evidence of inequality and the reasons for offenses. This sociological perspective searches for the relationship between sociodemographic background with drug use and crime rates. With the help of the conflict theory perspective, one can…

  • Substance Abuse Versus Addiction

    Substance abuse and substance addiction may seem like interchangeable terms. However, they refer to two different health conditions. Both of them have adverse effects on individuals lives and health. Nevertheless, substance abuse and substance addiction differ in their underlying mechanisms and, thus, require unalike interventions. The understanding of differences between the two can allow developing…

  • Drug Abuse Treatment in Nursing

    Presentation Jenny G., a 48-year-old recovering IV drug abuser, presents with general malaise, anorexia, abdominal pain, and slight jaundice. She is currently staying in a womens shelter and looking for a job. She is divorced, with two grown children whom she hasnt been in contact with for years. CC: When I was on drugs, I…

  • Elderly Abuse, Its Nature and Causes

    The abuse of elderly people in various environments is a significant issue. They are a vulnerable population category that often cannot defend themselves. At the same time, they often require high maintenance efforts due to poor health. As such, abuse can take the form of active malice, neglect, and other undesirable behaviors. This essay reflects…

  • Drug Abuse and Addiction: Risk Factors

    Table of Contents Brief Summary of the Client and Problem Research Topic and Research Questions Summary of Evidence in the Literature Review Application to Assessment Conclusion References Brief Summary of the Client and Problem The clients being addressed in this case are individuals with substance abuse problems. People with drug abuse issues have enhanced motivation…

  • Elder Abuse, Its Potential Risks and Prevention

    Abstract The problem of elder abuse is one of the major concerns of a coherent society. Regarding the tendency towards the increase in the number of mistreatment cases, the provision of the appropriate help to all victims acquires the top priority for counseling. For this reason, the given paper is devoted to the in-depth investigation…

  • Substance Abuse Problem in the Miami City Community

    Evaluating the Project Interpretation of results The vulnerable population of Miami City requires increased support from local support resources to deal with the problem of substance abuse. The project has pointed out the importance of developing a new solution or a community resource that would result in a broader adherence among the population. These are…

  • Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Effectiveness

    The 2008 Illinois state report for the effectiveness of treatment The main aim of treating individuals who have undergone substance abuse and addiction is to offer a channel of services that can assist towards their recovery and support system, treatment of addicted persons, early intervention programs, and community intervention (Saddler, 2008). To bolster the effectiveness…

  • Prevention of Prescription Opioids Abuse

    Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review The Policy Under Consideration and Legislators Involved Most Affected Population and Program Policy, Practice, and Outcomes Policy, Practice, and Interprofessional Team Conclusion References Introduction Substance abuse has been one of the major public health concerns for decades, and the most recent trends are rather alarming as an increasing number…