Alcoholism College Essays Samples For Students

Article name: Lead levels in drinking water spike when copper and lead pipes are joined

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In this article written by Diana Lutz talks about the harmful effects of lead if present in drinking water and how the replacement of the lead pipes to copper pipes can increase the lead content in water. Lead pipes when mixed with copper pipes, this leads to the increased concentration of lead contamination due to galvanic corrosion which is the process of corrosion wherein the zinc coating of the pipes is oxidised. According to the US environmental protection agency, the lead concentration in drinking water could be to a maximum of 15 parts per million. But the level Continue reading...

Introduction

Water is a very important commodity for the survival of humankind. The hydrological cycle aids in availing water to the earth. It begins when water in the streams, lakes or oceans is heated by the sun and turns into water vapor that penetrates into the air. Also, when plants transpire, water enters the air. The water vapor then condenses to form clouds which, eventually, through precipitation, fall back onto the earth's surface in the form of snow, sleet or rain. This process is made possible when the temperature of the air drops due to air moving up the mountain’ Continue reading...

Estimates show that, in the U.S., about 41,000 cases of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) occur in hospitals each year (CDC, 2014). CLABSI is a preventable complication that lengthens the hospital stay and increases the cost of care. It is a cause of patients’ lost productivity and undue suffering. Since 2008, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has also refused to reimburse CLABSI-related care. The negative implications for the patient and the organization call for prevention using evidence-based practice (EBP).
Accessing the hub of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) is a common source of infection (Moureau, 2010). Continue reading...

Vs
Frederick Friesenhahn, Nancy Friesenhahn and Todd Friesenhahn, Appellees (911 S.W.2d 113)

Summary of Facts

This is an appeal arising out of a judgment delivered by the District Court in Bexan County in the United States whereby a summary judgment was awarded in favor of the respondents. The Parents of Sabrina a minor who was involved in a car accident and died as a result, brought an action against the parents of a fellow minor who had organized the party which she was from when the accident and death occurred.
Their claim was based on the fact that the deceased who was Continue reading...

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE

Specific Purpose Statement:
Thesis Statement: Drunk driving is the leading cause of thousands of accident-related deaths that occur every year.
Introduction
I. Attention-Getting Device: In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that out of almost 33,000 traffic-related crashes in the United States, more than 10,000 of the people died due to drunken driving crashes. The figure accounted for 31% of all traffic deaths that year (FAAR).
II. Purpose and Thesis: Drunk driving is the leading cause of thousands of accident-related deaths that occur every year. With the increasing number of deaths related to drunk Continue reading...

Introduction

The accessible statistics affirm the apparent detrimental effects of the alcoholism and drug abuse in the workplace. This behavioral issue presents a serious problem in the workplace. Besides affecting the health, well-being, and safety of the individual employee, the behavior also affects the productivity, safety and the welfare of the entire workplace. The purpose of this issue paper includes exploring the concern of alcoholism and drug, which is a behavioral issue of a great challenge in the workplace. Initially, the paper provides a description of the issue while highlighting the prevalence of the habit. Furthermore, the causal factors for Continue reading...

One of the serious challenges that many nations face in their attempts to boost the economy is alcoholism and drinking in general. It is widely agreed that a society with several alcoholics will rarely make any progress in the development sector. Despite alcohol being legal in almost all countries all over the world, there is a danger when the citizens indulge in habits that can be termed as overdrinking. In a way, alcoholic individuals do not work, hence relying on the working population for their upkeep. Most states have laws that regulate drinking. For instance, they regulate the hours Continue reading...

The topic on alcohol consumption, its benefits and dangers has remained a controversial issue that has attracted arguments from a diverse perspective. Alcohol, generally, is viewed in different perspectives and its consumers usually have a genuine and probably a practical reason to do it. Therefore, it is important to consider both sides of the argument on alcohol consumption in order to develop a clear insight into the matter. This research paper presents an argumentative essay on an interview conducted to three people in order to seek their opinion and perception on alcohol consumption. Each interview response is introducedby a Continue reading...

Introduction

Food and drink habits in a given society are important aspects of cultural identity. Different foods and drinks are consumed in a different civilization and different historic times. The differences in the feeding habits amongst various civilizations are affected by a variety of factors such as geographical placing that determines which foods can be produced in certain places. Travel and trade also influence the food and drink varieties available to the community. Trading expeditions may introduce new foods and drinks, but also with their interaction with the cultures they trade with, different feeding and drinking routines. Despite the cultural Continue reading...

The aim of this essay is to plan and suggest an intervention plan for Henry. Henry underwent a temporary loop ileostomy approximately six months ago. The aim of this essay is to discuss the various aspects of peristomal skin care. The evidence for and against various products described for peristomal skin care will be reviewed and discussed. The intervention plan has to focus on reeducating the ostomate about good self-care practice for the peristomal skin.
The peristomal skin is the skin that surrounds the stoma and the skin to which the stoma appliance adheres to. Patients who undergo ileostomy Continue reading...

I am of the opinion that it is inappropriate to experiment with patients lives leave alone write about it. Most of the research carried however has been carried out on patients. Experimenting with patients is dangerous as the consequences could be dire and unbearable. It is not an accepted code of conduct in the medical practice.
It is widely assumed that the skin is highly contaminated and this contamination may be a major risk to the body through injections. This assumption leads to the practice of skin preparation prior to injections. The mode of skin preparation however differs amongst Continue reading...

The scene I chose begins at 1:33:57. The men have just released a POW they have captured from the opposition. The men begin to disagree over the Captain’s orders. As Private Reiben says he quits the mission a fight begins amongst the men. Sergeant Horvath pulls a gun on Reiben. The escalating volume matches with this sight very well. It builds suspense and anxiety. There is a lot of shouting, everything sounds very chaotic. The volume in this scene increases very quickly as the men all begin to break out in separate arguments, yelling and screaming at one Continue reading...

(1) Kris’s file:
Upon review of the file containing Kris’s details and my subsequent research to ascertain the truth therein, it is true that he is now 25 years of age. The information I have also confirms that while he was 13 years old, he was charged with battery and later on placed on probation. Further information, according to my research, confirms that Kris was again charged with criminal trespass and again placed on probation. This is his third probationary sentence he is facing, although his first upon attaining the age of adulthood. However, the information I Continue reading...

Drugs and Alcohol

Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Drug and alcohol abuse is connected to emotional or psychological issues (Watts, 2014). There are some people who are able to use prescription drugs recreationally, without reaping negative consequences. However, there are others who experience addiction which can cause problems at home, work, school and in significant relationships. Drug and alcohol addiction usually starts with recreational use, until a dependency on the substance is formed. This is when the user or addict is unable to function without having the substance in their system.
Some individuals are more prone to drug and alcohol addiction than others ( Continue reading...

Introduction

Pregnancy is a special period in women’s lives and while for some women it represents a time to increase their health and safety strategies for protecting themselves and their unborn babies, for others this period is solely stressful as they are trying to cope with their substance use. The alcohol and drug consumption among pregnant women is an increasingly concerning issue, as it affects both the child-bearing women’s health and the development of the fetus and later, of the child. This essay examines three research articles that discuss the effects of alcohol and drug use during and Continue reading...

The idea of legalizing medical Marijuana has created heated debate not only y in the United States but globally. There are those who are in support of this move with around 20 out of the 50 states in the US having legalized the drug. Those in support of the legalization argue that the medicinal properties of the drug make it a legal drug in the US, research shows that those who have used the drug have reduced cases of nausea and also act as a pain killer. This is the only reason given by those who support the legalization Continue reading...

Everyday upon awakening in the morning, I stretch my arms, legs, do a backbend, and head downstairs for a cup of tea. This is a ritual which results in me spending twenty to thirty minutes in the kitchen every single morning. I spend thirty seconds staring at the tea kennel waiting for the water to boil and then another twenty minutes waiting for the tea to cool, enjoying its deliciousness, and gazing off into the expansive landscape of my back and side yards. The effects of drinking tea, whether caffeinated or not, and taking this time out of my Continue reading...

Addiction, which will soon be commonly accepted as a manageable chronic disease affects the brain, which science has shown to have the ability to recover from addiction. According to Mark L. Willenbring, M.D., the Director of Treatment and Recovery Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the vulnerable group to enter into drugs and addiction are the youth between 18 and 25 years. However, Dr. Volkow indicates in her interview that genetic differences are responsible for different vulnerability in people as well as the resistance or response to treatment. The resistance or response to treatment, Continue reading...

In a lot of countries Alcoholism is considered to be a "disease number 3" after cardiovascular diseases and cancer. At the same time, there is no consensus on the issue of alcohol addiction as a disease. Not only the general population, but also many experts do not want to recognize alcoholism a disease. Along with the belief that alcoholism is a progressive disease with severe complications and high mortality rates, there is also the view that affection to alcohol is nothing but a lack of discipline. Alcoholism is ambiguous. And if alcohol dependence is still a disease, it is Continue reading...

The Free Dictionary defines will as the mental faculty that enables an individual to choose of decide upon a particular course of action. It is in this light that some people hold the belief that the greatest good in view is what determines the will. This is based on the theory of utilitarianism mainly fronted by philosopher John Stuart Mill. Utilitarianism holds that an action is good if it brings maximum happiness for the greatest number of people. In essence, this means that such an action causes more happiness but less suffering. For example, politicians will pass a certain Continue reading...

Illicit drugs such as MDMA are typically thought to be in a category of their own when compared to alcohol. Most think illegal substances share nothing in common with ones that we are allowed to purchase on a daily basis. Many forget that MDMA had very humble roots, having been synthesized in a lab and used for therapeutic purposes. Eventually, it morphed into something that could harm people. Alcohol has a similar history. Once used as something that would relax an individual after a long day of work, it is now something that people become addicted to every day. Continue reading...

Introduction

Drunk driving, or driving under the influence of alcohol is posing a great challenge on the roads because it is risking the lives of the drivers, their passengers, and other road users such as pedestrians and drivers of other vehicles on the road. According to the national statistics released by The Century Council: Distillers Fighting Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 32,900 people died in traffic crashes in 2010 (NHTSA/FARS and US Census Bureau, 2011). However, 31 percent of these deaths (10,230) were as a result of drunk driving. Despite Continue reading...

Essay

Abstract
In today's fast moving constantly changing world every person might need some certain means for relaxation once in a while, thus, it will be very difficult to find a person who has never tasted alcohol in his life. Alcohol is one of the lightest forms of addictive substances, but still the danger of becoming addicted is huge, especially if drink alcoholic beverages on a usual basis. Of course it does not mean that our human body has any physical need for alcoholic beverages at all. This need, if appeared, is only psychological, that is why psychological programming is Continue reading...

- My Genogram (Patrick Bines)
- Narrative
In my genogram, I, Patrick Bines (Pat) am the index person, whose issues are the purpose for the family analysis. In my family, members tend to have fairly long lives. My paternal grandparents (John and Emily), died at the age of 82 and 89 respectively; the rest are still alive in their 70s, 80s and 90s. In the last hundred years, only three deaths happened in the family. Death in a genogram is indicated by an ‘X’ through a person's name and square or circle. Next to the persons in the genogram, Continue reading...

The study and understanding of addiction is important for everyday life. Professionals in the field of healthcare, education, government and non-profits rely on the existing information about addiction in order to do their jobs and interact with the public. Understanding how addiction works is important for anyone who works with people, given that addiction can affect anyone, regardless of race, gender or socio-economic status. The more everyone knows about addiction, the easier it is to break down the stigma attached to addiction so that more people feel comfortable seeking help.
An example of how knowledge about addiction is as Continue reading...

Influences on drug use

Drug abuse, also known as substance abuse, can be well described as a patterned and systematic use of a drug or substance, where the abuser consumes the drug in quantities that are harmful to their body system. People are influenced by a variety of factors and reasons that lead them to abuse drugs. Research shows that many people end up using drugs in order to alter or change events about their lives, to fit their specific demands, whether harmful or not. In this paper, I am going to discuss the major causes and influences on drugs, relating it to Continue reading...

Introduction

Marijuana is a drug which its existence has spanned years and years. However, for almost the same number of years, it has remained banned, rendering its possession or use as a criminal offense across most of the U.S. states. Basically, the ban is informed by the fact that marijuana is an addictive drug and has a propensity to get people to become hard drug users. Nevertheless, marijuana is widely considered as a drug which individuals enjoy just like music, TV shows, and movies, without bothering to abandon it. This has raised debate over its illegality, as its experience and Continue reading...

DIETARY ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT

Spring, 2014
Overview The ultimate purpose of this activity is for you to evaluate the adequacy of your diet and improve your current dietary intake patterns. You will use a federally-supported, public software program (SuperTracker, associated with ChooseMyPlate.gov) to analyze your diet and energy balance. The printout will tell you how well your diet meets your recommended nutrient and caloric intake values (RDAs, AIs, and AMDRs). You will also identify 3 areas that need improvement.

When using SuperTracker, please enter a personal “profile” so that your dietary requirement estimates are as accurate as possible.

Recording Your Dietary Intake You will need to write down everything you eat and drink and your activity patterns for a three day period ( Continue reading...

Assignment 1: CHCAOD408B and CHCAOD411A

Assignment 1: CHCAOD408B and CHCAOD411A
1. What are you required to discuss with a client prior to an assessment?
Although the exact sequence for preparing a client for an assessment might vary across different organisations, the personal/organisational introduction should always be the first step because it allows us to engage in small talk, establish rapport, and it makes the client feel comfortable. However, in addition to establishing rapport, this phase of the meeting also serves for the purpose of observing the client’s reactions and behaviours. Examples of presenting behaviours in clients with a history of alcohol or other Continue reading...

Alcoholism is a widespread problem today among societies. According to the 2011 World Health Organization (WHO) report, “The Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health” approximately 2.5 million people die from alcohol abuse every year. The report further revealed that not only is alcohol a cause for many diseases, but it also leads to injury and violence.
There are several reasons why alcohol can be considered a curse. It is a curse because it is a highly addictive substance. If taken in moderation, alcohol does not produce any harm, but if taken without control, it may cause severe problems. Continue reading...

Abstract

Substance abuse, also referred to as drug abuse, is a consumption of a certain type of substance in a patterned way which is very much harmful for oneself as well as the entire society. In the United States, alcohol is the most widely consumed substance by adolescents, followed by marijuana and tobacco. In the recent finding, alcohol was consumed by 40% of high school seniors, while nearly 15% and 13% of adolescents abused marijuana and tobacco respectively, Office of Adolescent Health (September 2013) reported.
Alcohol: According to official data of the United States, 51.5% of adults above 18 years Continue reading...

It is widely assumed that the skin has organisms that contaminate it and which might cause pathological transformations when injected into the body through the injection of a needle. With this assumption as basis patients, nurses, trainee doctors and medical students are trained to prepare the skin before injecting it through cleansing with a kind of antiseptic to keep away any infections at the site of injection. Alcohol swab that is comprised of 70% of isopropyl has been used since the 19th century as the oldest and most highly effective antiseptic for the preparation of the skin just before Continue reading...

Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

ANOVA compares data for different groups or for the same group for different measures to see if there is difference (Monash, n.d). If there is difference, it measures the amount of difference. For example, a nurse may wish to test the theory that drinking warm water helps obese people to lose weight. To do so, she sets two groups of participants where she ensures that one group takes 8 glasses of warm water every day per person and the other takes an equal amount of cold water. Physical activity and eating for the two groups should be maintained equal Continue reading...

Todd and Edna having been married three years ago have had constant fights. These fights arise primarily as a result of Edna’s unacceptable drinking habits. The couple, in a bid to end their internal feuds decide to bear a child. Will this enable them end their perennial disputes or are there better solutions to child bearing. A close reference to Locke’s writings would help. Edna has a moral obligation to keep sober and fend for her family, something which she miserably fails to do. This proves to be the root source of bickering and fights in her Continue reading...

It is becoming almost inevitable that at one time or another, senior human resources managers to be confronted by the dilemma of what to do with someone with an alcohol dependency problem in the workplace. The dilemma always revolves around whether to support the employee to try and recover or to go down the warning and disciplinary route. Employees engaging in abuse of alcohol and other drugs, either on their own time or at work, pose significant and a wide-range of problems to their employers, their managers, fellow employees and their societies as well (Hall, 2003). Some of these Continue reading...

In the article by BBC news, it can be seen that there is a claim which is made by the president of the United States of America. In this article Obama is seen to comment that smoking marijuana is just as dangerous as drinking alcohol. In this article, the claim being made is that Marijuana has the same effects as drinking alcohol both socially and health wise. This is a conclusion he made to a long lasting debate in which there has been arguments of whether the use of the drug should be made legal or not or whether Continue reading...

The article extensively discusses alcohol consumption by nurses during their practice. It advocates some reasons that largely make them to drink such as looking at the cancer patients and several aspects that emerge during their work in regard to their profession. M.C is one of the nurses in the article that is said to be so hardworking and can even work both shifts; day and night when they have a shortage of nurses in their hospital. She is categorized among the seven nurses in the hospital who have worked in less than two years of nursing experience in their Continue reading...

Marijuana is scientifically known as cannabis and considered to be a psychoactive drug and as a medicine. It has been used even in the ancient times as a tool in religious rites and spiritual meditations. However, its addictive effect and its physiological effects made to be a drug that is illegal in many parts of the world. In the United States, some areas legalized the use of medical and recreational marijuana while other places are now considering it. Marijuana is dangerous drug that should be kept away from people especially the minors. Marijuana should not be legalized since it Continue reading...

Introduction

The social behavior of an individual, even though impacted by the norms and outlook of the society, is solely dependent on his or her individual perceptions. Social interaction may include business meetings, meetings with parents, relatives and friends or even meeting a member of the opposite sex to which an individual may feel a special connection or bond. It needs to be highlighted that the kind of interactions and the depth of the relationships are dependent entirely on an individual’s sole perspective. Many a times, questions are asked as to what happens when individuals are not able to Continue reading...

Introduction and Background

Tom Scott is a thirty-three year old man living in Fargo, North Dakota. His case is a point of interest because he is struggling with alcohol addiction and cigarette smoking, he used to take drugs, and has developed a negative attitude towards life and habits that places his wellbeing in jeopardy. Tom’s upbringing was unlike that of most children, particularly those that grew up in stable home environments. From Tom’s family history, it has been learned that he was brought up by a single mother, who was a drunkard and was often physically and emotionally abusive towards Continue reading...