Friday, May 7, 2010

Invasion of privacy:

I'm gonna write about what I think about this topic,because whenever my privacy was invaded I knew about it but I still think that we as citizens should have this right to have a choice on this matter.I knew that the teachers could see when we actually were on blackboard,I have no problem with that.What I',ve always wondered was do clothing stores have cameras in their dressing rooms because if they do,that should be against the law.They should check the items before they enter the dressing rooms and thats it.Also,with telephones,you sjould be able to sign a agreement if you want to be monitored or not,but when your involved with the laws you just don't have a choice in this matter.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

College Students taking Adderall and Ritalin

College Students new drug of choice:These medication are used for adults and children with ADHD.Colleges students have being known to abuse or use these meds without being diagnosed with this disorder because they experience increased energy,intense levels of concentration and a heightened awareness when using these.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

This is why a center for drug rehab deals with much more than just the medical treatment of the addiction. Every aspect of the addiction must be dealt with individually: behavior, social patterns, family history, overall health and counseling. A good center for drug rehab will provide all these things.
The behavior of the addict can have a huge impact on the progress of the treatment process and can determine whether the addict will be vulnerable to relapse or not. If the addict is, by nature, rebellious, deceitful or spiteful, professionals of the center for drug rehab will try to determine why.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Drug addiction is a complex illness characterized by intense and, at times, uncontrollable drug craving, along with compulsive drug seeking and use that persist even in the face of devastating consequences. While the path to drug addiction begins with the voluntary act of taking drugs, over time a person's ability to choose not to do so becomes compromised, and seeking and consuming the drug becomes compulsive. This behavior results largely from the effects of prolonged drug exposure on brain functioning. Addiction is a brain disease that affects multiple brain circuits, including those involved in reward and motivation, learning and memory, and inhibitory control over behavior.
Because drug abuse and addiction have so many dimensions and disrupt so many aspects of an individual's life, treatment is not simple. Effective treatment programs typically incorporate many components, each directed to a particular aspect of the illness and its consequences. Addiction treatment must help the individual stop using drugs, maintain a drug-free lifestyle, and achieve productive functioning in the family, at work, and in society. Because addiction is typically a chronic disease, people cannot simply stop using drugs for a few days and be cured. Most patients require long-term or repeated episodes of care to achieve the ultimate goal of sustained abstinence and recovery of their lives.
Too often, addiction goes untreated: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 23.2 million persons (9.4 percent of the U.S. population) aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem in 2007. Of these individuals, 2.4 million (10.4 percent of those who needed treatment) received treatment at a specialty facility (i.e., hospital, drug or alcohol rehabilitation or mental health center). Thus, 20.8 million persons (8.4 percent of the population aged 12 or older) needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem but did not receive it. These estimates are similar to those in previous years.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Thursday, February 18, 2010

There are some straints in getting into the Women's program,they don't have access for the handicapped,you have to be physically fit to trudge to and from class.Also you cannot have your kids while in the program.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010