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Writing a literature review on substance abuse is a challenging and intricate task that demands a

comprehensive understanding of various studies, theories, and current research findings in the field.
This complexity is primarily because substance abuse is a multifaceted issue, encompassing a wide
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reviewer to not only summarize existing research but also critically evaluate these studies, identify
gaps in the literature, and suggest directions for future research.

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and patterns of abuse change, necessitating constant updates to the literature review to ensure it
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developments and trends in substance abuse.

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The abuser may suffer from health, occupational, legal, familial, and social and financial problems.
The American government has made its priority to curb the great levels of substance abuse and create
a drug-free environment for the generations to come while maintaining a clean generation of young
people. The social worker ought to know when to intervene on the addict or abuser he or she should
choose to address the issue when the addict is calm and not under the drug’s influence. In order to
assess the individual, the social worker or school counselor must acknowledge the reasons that lead
to the abuse. Results showed that there is a significant difference in the involvement of males and
females in substance abuse. The assessment and treatment of substance abuse is necessary in any
society. The long term effects of abusing drugs is the risk of developing permanent brain damage
with various psychological, cognitive and behavioral effects that may manifest as depression,
anxiety, memory loss and various neuropsychiatric disorders. The social worker should address the
problems that exist in relation to the substance abuse to get effective results. Ph?m Download Free
PDF View PDF and the Import of Fiction, 1866-1917. It is very clear that our society plays an
important role in the existence of this vice. The social worker has a duty to make the child not to
blame themselves for the problems that exist in his or her setting to a point of seeking refuge in
substances. The treatment procedure may be informed of counseling or inform of medical care.
Behavioral treatment will lead to an analysis of social issues that affect the person leading them to
substance abuse. The practitioner has to separate humane reactions from the professional
expectations. The social worker has a duty to create an understanding in the addict of the
consequences of his or her actions. The health hazards that come with cigarette smoking include
heart disease, lung cancer and emphysema, peptic ulcer disease, and stroke. The social worker has a
duty to every of his client. Interventions are based on the observations that have been made and the
recommended changes that the counselor sees as fit for the abuser. Any non-prescribed drug that is
meant to enhance human ability or emotion is illegal. Reference Deas Deborah, Thomas E. Suzanne.
(2001). An Overview of Controlled Studies of Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment. This
according to many reports is a major cause of road accidents in many states. Illicit drug abuse
produces a wide range of oral health sensations. The major indicators of the increase in substance
abuse are the daily cases of health damage in hospitals and the many police reports of crime related
to substance abuse. The social worker should be specific and address the issues head on. The main
reasons assessed to be the causes of drug abuse include parental problems, peer pressure, stress and
personal development issues. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents frequently abuse
drugs. Furthermore, Palm Wine a locally distilled and brewed alcoholic drink was majorly abused by
the students. There is need however for every individual to identify that drug abuse is a current
problem that needs to be addressed. The addict should view the effects of the consequences as
personal and affecting society at large. You can download the paper by clicking the button above.
The conclusions of the authors have greatly affected the practice of social work or counseling.
Treatment includes therapies and rehabilitation programs. These are not easy as discussed by many
practitioners since the clients have a tendency to have a defensive approach to the problem. The
group helps the abusers recognize and confront these defenses, it should offer both support and
confrontation. Download Free PDF View PDF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE RATE OF DRUG
ABUSE AND ITS EFFECT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL
STUDENTS IN SCHOOL WORK IN ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE. To most students, the encounter
with such individuals is experienced daily from home. The assessment process involves interrogation
of medical fraternities on the cases per drug abused that they handle and making a valid report. The
family also plays a big role in the development and treatment of substance abuse. The worker has
been bound to legally protect the expressions of the client and in the event that the worker exposes
the details of the client to help them out they may be sued or their license may be revoked. The
major indicators of the increase in substance abuse are the daily cases of health damage in hospitals
and the many police reports of crime related to substance abuse. The findings revealed that majority
of the respondents frequently abuse drugs. Upload Read for free FAQ and support Language (EN)
Sign in Skip carousel Carousel Previous Carousel Next What is Scribd. Study shows that individual
from families that experience substance abuses tend to follow suit. Other drugs abused commonly
were Burukutu, Beer and shockingly Indian Hemp and Cigarette. Ph?m Download Free PDF View
PDF and the Import of Fiction, 1866-1917. If you use an assignment from StudyCorgi website, it
should be referenced accordingly. The treatment procedure may be informed of counseling or inform
of medical care. The American government has also lend a hand in the fight against substance abuse
by providing enough material to educate the society on drug abuse. The social worker has a duty to
every of his client. Alcohol, opium and cannabis have been the traditional drugs of use in India with
moderate consumption being ritualized in social gatherings. The worker has the role also of making
the parents realize the intensity of their addiction problems on their children’s progress. This paper
discusses the illicit drugs and their effect on general health with more emphasis on oral health.
Millions of Americans lose their lives to substance abuse and these need to change. Substance
assessment involves the identification of the drugs that are abused and by which society. In
conclusion, there are various ways of substance abuse assessment and treatment. The family of the
victim should also provide a supportive structure for the victim without creating room for excuses
and withdrawal tendencies from the rehabilitation program. America poses the highest level of drug
use among young people among the other developed country of the world. All these factors in one
way or the other lead to the addition of the child to what they view as the relevant substance to
solve their problem. The major conclusions discussed by the authors will also be looked into and then
thereafter, my personal reaction to how the conclusion reached affects the practice will be given. The
overall result of this is the breaking of a stable family and in most cases creates single parenthood.
They will often deny, blame others and find a rational excuse for their substance abusive behaviour.
They will interact with fellow victims and work together towards becoming free from their
addictions.
The state authorities and the society of various parts of the state should work towards making
America a drug-free state. Also, there is a significant difference in the involvement of Junior and
Senior students in substance abuse and there is no significant difference in the causes of substance
abuse between Christian and Muslim students. In the treatment process, the abuser is educated on
how to make quality judgments from the pressures of his or her environment and from the media. In
the event that a person wants to quit alcohol consumption, they will experience what the practitioners
know as withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms include a lot of anxiety, irregular heartbeat,
seizures, tremor, and hallucinations. The worker should listen to the addict or abuser in order to
administer relevant treatment. The many cases of liver failure are attributed to alcohol consumption.
The overall result of this is the breaking of a stable family and in most cases creates single
parenthood. The social worker has to consider the best time to intervene. The problem is viewed
from a broader perspective hence bringing in more team players. Some drugs are more abused than
others and they all affect how society functions. Among these are decisions regarding the role that
alcohol and other drugs will have in your life. In order to assess the individual, the social worker or
school counselor must acknowledge the reasons that lead to the abuse. Reference Deas Deborah,
Thomas E. Suzanne. (2001). An Overview of Controlled Studies of Adolescent Substance Abuse
Treatment. This may be the leading cause of bullies in schools and the pulling of hateful pranks. The
two substances have brought many health and social problems to American society. In conclusion,
there are various ways of substance abuse assessment and treatment. Results showed that there is a
significant difference in the involvement of males and females in substance abuse. The worker has
the role also of making the parents realize the intensity of their addiction problems on their children’s
progress. Sample was purposively selected from among secondary school students in Ile-Ife central
local government area. The group helps the abusers recognize and confront these defenses, it should
offer both support and confrontation. The long term effects of abusing drugs is the risk of
developing permanent brain damage with various psychological, cognitive and behavioral effects that
may manifest as depression, anxiety, memory loss and various neuropsychiatric disorders. The major
indicators of the increase in substance abuse are the daily cases of health damage in hospitals and the
many police reports of crime related to substance abuse. Furthermore, Palm Wine a locally distilled
and brewed alcoholic drink was majorly abused by the students. A self designed Adolescent Drug
Habit Inventory (ADHI) was used to collect data for the study. There are many key groups that deal
with these groups such as the A.A. the grouping ensures that there is a supportive environment for
one to express and recover from the addiction. The family of the victim should also provide a
supportive structure for the victim without creating room for excuses and withdrawal tendencies
from the rehabilitation program. Illicit drug abuse produces a wide range of oral health sensations. It
was therefore recommended that researchers should engage in research that can expose the definite
causes of substance abuse. The practitioner has to separate humane reactions from the professional
expectations. The family members may also play the role of enabling the addict to continue in the
trend by fixing all the problems they cause and bailing them out of jail and misfortunes for example.

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