Essays and Research Papers on Drugs & Alcohol

A 13 page paper which examines the problem of alcohol abuse in women. The paper examines the theoretical approach of motivational interviewing as a treatment for women who abuse alcohol. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 10 page report discusses the question and offers a number of reasons for the over-prescription and over-use of psychotropic drugs in the United States. The history of the development of such drugs, their use, and how and why they are prescribed are outlined. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing the effects of cocaine use on the brain. Abstract included. Cocaine has been found to be one of the most popular and easily available addictive drugs in today’s population. The popularity of cocaine is not only in its increased availability and decreased price over the past few decades but ...

A 6 page paper which examines the issue from a pros and cons standpoint. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the relation of alcohol and personality from several perspectives. Research indicates that more aggressive types are more likely to drink to excess; other researchers point to alcohol-induced interruption of brain activity as likely being cumulative and lasting, long after alcohol has left the drinker’s system. Still others address ...

This 3 page paper provides information about three articles relating to addicts changing their lives around. All articles are from journals and focus on information about drug treatment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses the pros and cons of allowing alcohol on college and university campuses. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

8 pages in length. The motivational reasons behind teenage substance abuse are both grand and far-reaching. Applying such theoretical perspectives as structural functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism, one is able to gain a significantly better understanding of why some teens might fall into drug and alcohol abuse. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at alcohol use, with an emphasis on binge drinking, to find a relationship to depression. Some studies have shown that there is a relationship between drinking and depression but more research needs to be done. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 10 page paper discussing substance abuse counseling and treatments for people addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Substance abuse counseling is an area within the social and therapeutic services discipline which requires counselors to have a high level of education (a B.A. with a Master’s preferred) and previous counseling experience and requires long ...

This 5 page paper evaluates the state's program to treat addictions. The plan is discussed for California specifically but some information outlines twelve step programs in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 10 page paper discussing the social theories of Emile Durkheim and in relation to social theories of the social phenomenon of substance use and abuse. The social theories of Emile Durkheim relate to the important social factors of group cohesion, integration, interaction, limits and controls over its members. Without these aspects during ...

This 6 page paper looks at some articles that use statistics in reporting on moderate alcohol consumption. Inconsistencies are noted. Articles are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of the ever-increasing teen smoking problem. Statistics are provided and the contention is presented that tobacco use should be made illegal across the board. The economic and societal impacts of such an action are investigated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper reviews four peer reviewed studies on College students and alcohol abuse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the effectiveness of an 8-week rehabilitation program. An 8-week program within a ten-bed facility is evaluated regarding its substance abuse rehabilitation and effectiveness for pregnant, homeless teen clients and is compared with other programs and research. The program addresses health, psychological and social issues in addition to substance ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the argument regarding the rights of pregnant women and the rights of the fetus in terms of drug abuse. Various forms of substance abuse are duly noted. Bibliography lists sources.

A 3 page contention that the distribution of clean needles should be a priority not only for non-profit organizations but also for society as a whole. The author emphasizes that not only are the less-desirable elements of society impacted by AIDS but so too are many innocent individuals. The distribution of clean needles ...

A 6 page outline of the main features of each of these drugs and the situations which require their use. Generic names are provided as is a list of primary actions and potential side effects. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing drug testing in the work place arguments. DesJardins and Duska (1996) present two different arguments in regards to drug testing in employment. The first argument is based on the assumption that drug use adversely affects job performance which is rejected as a sound argument by the authors. The ...

This is a 9 page paper outlining an example report on the continuation or replacement of questionable ads in a magazine which promote healthy lifestyles. This example report outlines possible concerns and recommendations regarding the continuation or replacement of “questionable ads” in the “Living Well” magazine. The questionable ads include those largely related with the ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the pharmaceutical brand-name industry and its political influence in the U.S. The brand-name pharmaceutical industry in the United States has a great deal of influence over the legislation which controls the drug industry in the U.S. In addition, there is a great deal of political influence on the ...

An 8 page overview of a treatment plan proposed for a 23 year old African American female. The plan relies on residence at a group treatment facility, therapeutic sessions, general education, and frequent testing for alcohol use. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper assessing a rum advertisement for brand promotion and consumer education in the dangers of over-consumption. The paper also discusses changing social views and recent research, which combine to force us to assess what level of alcohol consumption can be accepted as being moderate. Even though the makers of Captain ...

4 pages in length. The research question for this study is whether or not there exists ethnic disparity when it comes to meeting the needs for alcoholism, drug abuse and mental health care. The authors' hypothesis, which is based upon results from prior findings on the subject, supports the clearly stated research ...