Essays on Abstinence

Classical English Literature

Introduction Teen pregnancy is a complex issue due to social, economic, emotional, and physical consequences that badly affect the life of teenage girl. In the United States, 3 out of every 10 teenage girls become pregnant before attaining the age of 20 (Shuger). There are about 50% of the high school students that have sexual intercourse in their teenage (Schuster, Bell, Berry, and Kanouse). The teen pregnancy, however, brings considerable economic and social cost to the teenage parents, to their children, and to their communities. One half of the teenage mothers do not even complete their high school. ...

The decision concerning the type of sexuality education that should be presented to teenagers and at times the youth poses mainstay challenges. In such a context, conflict often arises on whether to choose abstinence-only sex education or the comprehensive sex education. The proponents of abstinence-only sex education have widely voiced their belief, and so have those for the comprehensive sex education (Planned Parenthood, 1). Whereas abstinence-only sex education is focused on preventing teens from indulging in any sexual activity, the comprehensive tact also includes other broader information such as contraception (Kim & Rector). Despite the fuzzy conflict surrounding its practice, abstinence-only ...

Sexual education: annotated bibliography

Brewer, G., Brown, M.B., Migdal, M.J. The importance of appropriate sexual education. Washington, D.C.: the Center for Inquiry Office of public Policy, 2007. Web The paper investigates the role of school programs about human sexuality, providing the overview of existing programs and criticizing abstinence-only sexual education. After having observed differences between abstinence-based sexual education in the U.S. and programs, functioning in other industrialized countries, authors have provided their views on comprehensive sexual education program to be developed in the U.S. This source is crucial for the research as it provides multifaceted view on importance of sexual education and ...

Sex education in schools may be an uncomfortable subject to talk about, but it is very good and will helpful in the quest to educate young people and tell them what they need to be told. There are several options that are available through which this should be done and for this reason (Weill 63). All of them need to be brought on board because in one way or another they complement each other. Safe sex, abstinence and use of contraceptives should be taught hand in hand s that the youth are given options from which they can choose ...

Introduction

Background for your chosen topic At present a debate exists in United States over preferring Comprehensive Sex Education or Abstinence only education strategies and which one is more beneficial for youth in school. Abstinence is considered a fundamental part of comprehensive sex education, thought they are characterized as polar opposite of each other. In 2002, the teen pregnancy rate in United States was significantly higher in comparison to other western nations. Example: the rate of US pregnancies was 7.5% or 75 in every 1,000 which is substantially higher than other Western European nations which reported the number 14-23 ...

There are many issues that young people have to deal with as they grow up; as puberty besets them, they become curious about sex and often engage in it. However, with the act of sex comes the possibility of pregnancy; as children have sex younger and younger, the chance for an unwanted pregnancy increases for a teenage girl, or a teenage boy who fathers a child. The problems of premarital sex include the disruption of finances and plans for the future; however, an abstinence-only education such as those conducted in many schools around the country is not working. The solution, then, must ...

Qualitative Study

Yeh, M.Y., Che, L.H. & Wu, S.M. (2009) An Ongoing Process: How Alcohol-Dependents Free Themselves of Addiction by Way of Progressive Abstinence. BioMed Central Psychiatry, 2009, 9:76.

Problem Statement

Alcohol-dependence causes emotional and physical problems and has sweeping impacts on employment, family life, crime and violence. It leads to the disruption of family and society. Most of the individuals who are treated for alcoholism are not able to effectively quit alcohol within their treatment programs. By getting the full image of how abstinence is accomplished, then this can help in the process of quitting drinking. Therefore, this research tracks the abstinence processes ...

Debate continues in the circles of education levels regarding the appropriateness of sex education in education systems in the world. The big question that is raised in all these is the credibility of abstinence in sex education. In regard to sex education, it is of importance to acknowledge the fact that using the abstinence approach is one of the appropriate ways of addressing all the issues that point to the subject (Levesque 21). This is so because abstinence has been considered as the only option that sees to it that there is no other alternative offered in regard to ...

Introduction

Sexuality is a very polemic topic now days. There is not a clear understanding of what abstinence and intimacy are. What is the purpose of courtship and the reason and essence of marriage? This paper aims to provide lights into what these are. It will start by saying why abstinence is important, the reasons for it and how it leads to a much fully satisfying life once married. It will also develop the topic of intimacy, what it is, why it is needed and how to increase intimacy.

It is not uncommon to hear young people say that they would like to ...

Introduction

This study involved finding out how Abstinence from Sexual contacts in relation to STDs affect the population in the U.S among the youths(14-24). This has to do with the health effects that the STDs cause to the human body. From the available articles that show how this is problem is huge, it would only be of importance to look into the mater. The study goes ahead to: - Analyze the data and finds out on the issue of STDs and how the abstinence has in relation with the health among the population. - Show how abstinence ...

Campos, David. Sex, Youth, and Sex Education: A Reference Handbook. California: ABC- CLIO. 2002. Print.

Campos, an outspoken educator and associate professor of education at the University of the Incarnate Word claims that abstinence is not all about avoiding sex but rather about a voluntary non involvement in sex and other sexual activities. It is a decision that he thinks should come from an individual person and therefore a person needs not to be coerced into not being party in sexual activities. According to him, abstinence and sex education is a very important aspect of growth which needs not to be ignored. In ...

Abstract

The goal of this study is to create an effective presentation in regards a sexual education course to parents with school-age children. In particular, the main focus will be on parents with children in early adolescence, meaning between ages 13 and 16. In order to approach the topic of school counseling on human sexuality, researches and numerous studies considering this matter are taken into account and the outline of the sex education course will be based on existing educational courses and lecture types that are already implemented all across the United States.

The two main styles that will be used ...

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The paper analyzes the journal article “Oral Sex among Adolescents; Is it Sex or is it Abstinence?” by Lisa Remez in the context of my personal experiences and beliefs regarding the approach on oral sex among teenagers and minors. The paper takes counter arguments on oral sex among adolescents in consideration to generate a general understanding of preferring oral sex in adolescents over the sexual intercourse. Human sexuality revolves around the human capacity of experiencing and responding to erotic instances (Cornwall, Corrêa & Jolly, 2008). In this regard, sexual orientation and age play a vital role to determine the sexual ...

Introduction

Sex health education is a very vital topic that should be discussed but it has been avoided due to various reasons such as religious differences and cultural differences. Over the years the number of teenagers and youth below the age of twenty five who experience early pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections has increased drastically especially in the United States of America. This has led to the creation of comprehensive sex education programmes and sessions in schools so as to help the young people to adapt to healthy sexual behaviours and to make healthy and clear decisions about sex. Sex health ...

Over the previous three decades, the rate of sexual promiscuity among school going children and youth in the United States has risen considerably, with upwards of 3 million cases of sexually Transmitted Diseases among teenagers. These are coupled with the fact that there were upwards of 1 million pregnancies every year. The pregnancy and STD rates point to an even more worrying prospect, HIV and Aids. HIV infections are the fifth leading cause of deaths among teens and young adults (ages 15 to 24). The youth at in these age brackets are undeniably sexually active, but with the increased ...

INTRODUCTION

The issue of teenage sex is a very controversial one – today’s media culture increasingly fetishizes youth, to the point where sex symbols and fashion models appear younger and younger every year. Young people are learning more and more about sex earlier in life, and thus are engaging in it at younger ages. This, of course, has given rise to teenage pregnancies and STDs, as they are becoming more commonplace and less of a controversy than in previous generations, and thus less readily avoided. Despite the glorification of teen pregnancy in shows like Maury Povich and films like Juno, having an ...

Introduction

The decaying morals of our society have prompted various organizations to come up with solutions that will save a generation. The most vulnerable are the children who acquire information from several media channels. The issue of sex has been the biggest topic of discussion. In an attempt to ensure that children are protected from the consequences of irresponsible sexual activities, sex education was introduced in schools. This was aimed at ensuring that the children obtain all information they needed top know about sex so that they do not obtain it from unauthorized sources. The principle of abstinence was ruled put ...

Introduction

Cigarette smoking has been regarded as one of the most single causes of death in developed countries. It is however the most preventable cause of deaths. Cigarette smoking account for one (1) among every five (5) deaths in the United States and more blatantly has been the major cause of premature deaths. Worldwide statistics indicates that in every single minute over ten (10) million cigarettes are purchased (Wilkes, 2008). While being a major case of health concerns, the issue has also gained momentum as a major issue of social concerns. The blaming games have been vented against key players in the ...

Sexual education refers to the instructions about sexual anatomy, reproduction, intercourse, abstinence, and birth control. It is essential to give teenagers accurate information to help them develop proper insights and values regarding sexuality. Parents, teachers, and counseling agencies are the sources of sexual education in the society (Daniel, 2008, p.21). Contraception is a birth control method that prevents one from unwanted pregnancies, and in some instances from the risk of diseases such as HIV. There are various types of contraceptives for both men and women, and a common contraceptive is the condom. Knowledge on sexual matters enables the young generation to ...

Abstract

The problem of teenage pregnancy today is quite disturbing as many young couples who are still in their peak of growth engage in premarital sex and accidentally have a child. Many reports shown on newspapers and programs today discuss couples who abandon their child after giving birth, abort the premature fetus to save hospital money and couples who mistreat their child as he grows up. Officials and pro-family activists are starting to get concerned over the continuously growing numbers of teenage families and the other cases which are not reported. There are many reasons why they do not report it ...

When a child asks his parents that where did he arrive from, the usual reply is god, carriage, heaven, and the clouds. Such vague answers often mislead children which further complicate their perceptions about sexuality. The topic of human sexuality has always resulted in a variety of mixed reactions depending upon the culture, age and society to which it is addressed to. This makes it a sensitive subject which requires to be dealt carefully because of the positive as well as negative effects which are associated with sexuality. In this regard, the tool of delivering information regarding human sexuality involving anatomy of ...

The study entitled “Transitional Care of Older Adults Hospitalized with Heart Failure: A Randomized, Controlled Trial” identified one of the main problems in transitional medicine which is the development of post discharge illnesses that are easily prevented if diagnosed early (Naylor, et al., 2004). The study is significant because despite the presence of studies that tackled efficiency of transitional care programs, this is the first to determine the effectiveness of these programs to the old age group diagnosed with heart failure. By doing this, evidence can be obtained that can help establish and revise rules and regulations about the ...

Introduction

Teen pregnancy is a health problem that has publicly been acknowledged. Teen pregnancy has repercussions that are long lasting for the teenage mothers and the baby. Teenage mothers are likely to score low on their language skills and may not graduate from high school. Teenage pregnancy opens doors to other problems such as substance abuse and may suffer from depression. Peer pressure is listed among the top factors that lead to teenage pregnancies. Teenagers, whose friends have boyfriends and are already having sex, start feeling pressured for sex and have boyfriends so that they can fit in the group. The ...

Introduction

Christians have been the radicals at the forefront of the abortion debate that has undoubtedly raged on in a sea of opinions for ages. People are differently opinioned when it comes to the sensitive subject that ignites a lot of medical, moral, and legal debates. The Christians still maintain a negative force towards abortion, which they identify as being against the doctrines of biblical teachings and morality. Christians maintain that an abortion amounts to the murder of an innocent person, and cite this together with other immorality arguments. In a country like the USA today, half of the pregnancies formed, especially among young ...

Abstract

Cirrhosis is 12th on the list of leading causes of death in the US. Cirrhosis is characterized by scarring of the liver tissue due to inflammation that could lead to liver failure and death. Some patients develop cancer in due course of the illness. The scarring, which is usually permanent, covers the outer layer with collagen, makes the liver very rigid and limits the exchange of blood between the portal vein and the liver, thereby creating excess pressure in the hepatic portal vein. The scarring renders the removal of toxin such as alcohol difficult due to depletion of hepatocytes. ...

IMPORTANCE OF SEX EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS

Thomas Edison State College The effectiveness of sex education Sex education provided in sample schools was effective in reducing the risks of premarital pregnancies in the schools that were experimented. This sharp reduction was directly proportional to not only the rate of transmission of STIs but also the actual levels of sexual intercourse among teenagers. Research has shown that there is favorable and positive perception about abstinence from sex education among children due to fear of unwanted pregnancies (Herrman 12). Thus, the biggest challenge of the negative attitude and concerns of most parents who perceive and believe ...

Sexual Addictions Anonymous and Sexaholics Anonymous:

Description, Purpose, Locations, Publications and News Sexual addiction has been a controversial term which has led some to try to better define the term. -This problem is far more than simply engaging in a great deal of sex. -It involves emotions like shame, guilt, anxiety and depression and represents a pattern of sexual behavior driven by increasingly strong urges that can negatively affect the individual, their family and friends. People with this problem become pre-occupied with their preferred sexual behavior whether it’s constantly searching the internet for porn, engaging in sexual encounters with prostitutes or going from one sexual partner to ...

Harm minimization refers to the process that is incorporated so as to reduce the harm that is associated with drugs. In this regard, the society frowns against the use of drugs in a manner that does not fall within the medical circles and conditions. Drug abuse involves the use of illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin and marijuana. At the same time, drug abuse involves the use of drugs such as pain killers in a manner that is not recognized or allowed by the medical practitioners’ board. In essence, the above phenomenon denotes that the drug abuse is a real societal issue ...

Introduction

Alcoholism has been a persistent problem affecting the American family, with approximations of up to 18 million Americans going through alcohol related problems (O’Farrell, et al, 2003). There are many cost effects accompanying the alcoholism problem, both physical, emotional and economic. The vastness of the costs of alcoholism cannot be over emphasized, as they affect not only the alcoholic but close family members, friends, colleagues and even the state. Statistics indicate that about 1 million adult Americans seek treatment for alcohol-related problems each year (O’Farrell, & Rotunda, 1997),

Specific aims

The most popular and widely used treatment method for alcohol ...

Teen Pregnancy and the Link to Poverty in the U.S. with A Focus on Western Ma Especially Holyoke and Springfield Mass The rate at which teens are becoming pregnant worldwide is alarming. Teenage pregnancy refers to pregnancy in human females who are under the age of 20 at the time they deliver the child. It can occur just at the beginning of puberty before the first menstrual cycle (Weiss, David, and Bullough 43). Normally, teenage pregnancy occurs after the teenager has started experiencing her periods at around the age of 12 or 13. In developed countries like the ...

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Marx’s Economic Analysis Theory of Surplus Value Marx’s theory of surplus value proposed that the surplus product (surplus value) remains in the whole social product (net national income) after the production classes (workers) received their compensation (wages) (Mendel n. p.). According to Marx in his theory of classes, it is the ruling class (capitalists and politicians) who appropriates the surplus value that can be found in three different forms: (a) unpaid surplus labor (slave mode of production); (b) goods directly used (product of surplus labor), and; (c) cash.

Fetishism of the Commodity

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Introduction

According to the American Medical Association (AMA), alcohol addiction or alcohol dependence is defined as a primary, chronic disease with psychological, genetic, and environmental factors influencing its manifestations and development.

Description

Alcohol addiction is characterized by: - Lack of ability to control use of alcohol - An extended period of heavy, frequent alcohol use - Physical dependence manifested by withdrawal symptoms when the individual stops using alcohol - A variety of legal and social problems arising from the use of alcohol - The need or tolerance to use more and alcohol to achieve the same effects ...

CONDOM USE

Abstract The last time I used condom, and as I have had during the last sexual intercourse, has proved to be a proxy for consistent examined study of condom usage. The results of condom use as explained by individuals have shown a proximate factor that is used to determine condom use by various organizations who deal with health matters. Sexual activities by people within an average age of 30 respond actively to organizations that study on HIV/AIDs, Sexually Transmitted diseases among other influences of unprotected sex. This research shows that about 24% percent of sexually active and capable of reproduction ...

Introduction

The goal of the treatment for alcoholism should be abstinence. Alcoholics with good health, motivation and social support have high recovery likelihood. Alcoholics with poor support systems, low motivation or psychiatric anomalies are more likely to relapse. Success is quantified through the length of abstinence periods, reduced alcohol use, improved social behavior and better health. Treatment for alcoholism The hardest step for the alcoholic is deciding to make the change. Treatment for alcohol abuse should begin by acceptance of the problem. After acceptance, the alcoholic should stop drinking and practice sobriety (NIH ...

Abstract

Different research studies have sought to provide the best counseling method to reduce or treat addictions. These addictions range from internet addictions, drug or alcohol addiction, and painkiller addictions among several others. In the past, professional counselors were instrumental in treating alcohol addictions. However, Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs has provided accreditation standards for addiction counselors.

Different strategies including group and individual counseling techniques have proved effective, well tolerated, and deliverable in different situations considering the type of addictions. While some addictions such as painkiller or alcohol addictions might require group counseling, other addictions ...

The issue on teenage pregnancy is one of the most common issues involving the youth at the present time. In recent years, there is a high increase in teenage pregnancy cases around the globe, despite the efforts done by the government to stop its continuous onset. Adults – especially parents- are becoming weary over the increasing rate of teenagers becoming pregnant as it also results to the increase in abortion rates, school drop outs and even economic turmoil. Many studies have been conducted in the past to determine as to what triggers teenage pregnancy and it has varied immensely every year. ...

Excessive alcohol consumption of alcohol is currently a public issue around the globe. The alcohol abuse accounts close to 7 percent in the developed nations. Alcohol is the causal of 50 medical conditions that result in long-term health issues (Hassan & Shiu, 2007). Alcohol consumption is most prevalent on the young adult population. Many students account for risky drinking behavior. Different journal issues generate interest on issues concerning binge drinking among the students. The facts and statistics question on the best way to educate the young people especially students to ensure they are within safe drinking limits. This paper will investigate ...

Relationships are hard. The divorce rate skyrockets yearly, alternative lifestyles such as gay marriage and polygamy/polygyny are under attack and more and more women are becoming single mothers. The work that goes into developing a long term, meaningful relationship necessitates that the relationship begins on a foundation of honest communication, and acceptance. Without these two selfless traits along with a willingness to struggle in the name of achieving a mutual goal, a relationship cannot work. Because we live in a society that does not value abstinence, the likelihood of contracting some type of STD/STI while engaging in unprotected sex is very high. “By the time ...

Problems and Solutions

Divorce in the United States - Problems and Solutions People get divorced for a variety of reasons: differences in personalities, onset of addictions or emotional/physical abuse, or financial issues. Sometimes these reasons for divorce can be impacted by one’s cultural upbringing, including ideals placed on them regarding abstinence and contraception, as well as religious ideals. In order to understand the most frequent causes of divorce in the United States, religious ideologies and geographical setting must be taken into account. Moreover, statistics and data driven studies are incredibly in order to be well and accurately informed. Understanding the divorce ...

Article Critique Worksheet

The purpose of the study was to investigate the changing effects in the daily variations in the desire to smoke and the negative risk associated with relapses among the adolescents after achieving a minimum of 24 hours of abstinence. Previous research indicates that most of the research work has been on the relapse among adult smokers. Literature concerning relapse among adolescents’ smokers is limited. In some of the studies, it has been established that the prevalence of quit attempts among the adolescents between 10 and 19 years has been quite high (over 50%). Further, only a small percentage reverted to smoking ...

The entitled The Screwtape Letters is a unique piece of literature because it shows both the Christian views on life while only presenting letters the devil, who is Screwtape, is sending to another demon named Wormwood. It covers all corners on Christianity without directly stating these points. There is a resounding theme of sexuality found in the book, most of the letters speak about this. Sometimes, it is just a theme and it is not directly explained. Readers will have to try to analyze what the book is really trying to tell you.

In Chapter nine, the lesson is about exploiting “dryness”:

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Introduction

Sex is a very sensitive topic. For some countries, especially those that are characterized by extreme levels of conservatism, discussing sex or any topics or issues related to it in public is considered taboo. In most western countries however, the topic of sex, and not exactly the act of doing it, is viewed quite differently. Most educational institutions offer complementary sex education classes to students, which are usually those in the secondary and tertiary school levels. In the United States for example, this practice is considered both legal and ethical. But nonetheless, there is still a significant portion of the population, ...

Introduction

Substance abuse among pregnant women is a problem that is still a health issue. Estimated figures show that roughly 4% of all births in the U.S happen in women who abuse prescription or illicit drugs which include barbiturates, opoid pain relievers, benzodiazepines and stimulants during pregnancy. In addition to abusing prescription and illicit drugs, women also use tobacco and alcohol during pregnancy. Of course this has effects. According to Economidoy et al (163), maternal drug abuse can have an effect on pregnancy outcomes as well as childhood development and health. Children who are born to women who used such substances during ...

PART I

Hello, my name is Elizabeth, and I am 28 years old. I was born in the Dominican Republic, and I emigrated to the Unites States when I was 14 years old, ending up in Miami. When I was in ROTC, I met the man who would become my husband; August will be our one year anniversary. Right now, my husband is in Seoul, North Korea, temporarily stationed there. As for my interests, I am an avid jogger, and I like to cook and eat delicious food. Right now, I am pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, due ...

Despite the obvious statistics, restless debates on whether sex education should be obligatory in public schools flourish. Statistics of the Guttmacher Institute claims that the United States has “one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the developed world—almost twice as high as those of England, Wales and Canada, and eight times as high as those of the Netherlands and Japan.” According to the Guttmacher studies among 750,000 teen pregnancies that annually take place, over 82 percent are unintended, one-quarter of which result in abortions. To a large extent, abstinence-only sex ed stands out against the broad sex ...

This report is on a 19-year-old high school student (male), who has come to the centre for rehabilitation from alcohol abuse. He was previously treated for this context but of not much improvement in his drinking habit. So he is now admitted in the inpatient department for rehabilitation. I am a specialist on the subject and will be analyzing key observations from responses of the patient.

Section A

Q. Who has referred you in this centre for inpatient withdrawal management? My general practitioner has referred me. Q. What is the main substance you use? (Brickham, 2012) Whiskey and vodka and ...

Currently, many girls have been engaging themselves in “unsafe sex” that has resulted to STD infections and pregnancy. To mitigate the situation, the youth programs and related organization should enhance campaign against unprotected sex. Young girls should be taught how to adopt behavior and attitude that support their well being and health. There should be created awareness among teen girls about the consequences associated with unprotected and early age sex. If all this measures are well practiced, STD and pregnancy among teen girls is expected to decline.

Discussion 1

Parent talk is one of the effective measures that can mitigate the ...

The case chosen for discussion in this paper is that of Jason (38), a factory worker. After reading the case, the first thing we would want to know is whether Jason is an addict. There are two symptoms that must be looked for before an individual is determined to be an addict. These symptoms are (i) out of control behavior, and (ii) a behavior that is self destructive. If a person’s behavior is under their control, then the person should not be considered an addict. It doesn’t matter at what frequency the subject engages in an addictive behavior. What really matters ...

The main objective of the research incorporated in this article was essentially to present Harm Reduction Model as the most appropriate model that ought to be utilized in harm prevention services with particular focus on the adolescence. From the article, it is apparent that no technical methodology was incorporated in this research; however, many of the ideas and associate sources incorporated in this research were retrieved from the evidence based literature. No numerical analysis of data was undertaken in this study since the chief mode of data collection entailed retrieving information from secondary data.

Apparently, to ascertain the ...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2 or otherwise known as “HIV-2” has been identified as the second type of HIV disease that was discovered in 1986 in West Africa, from an isolated case of AIDS afflicted patients in the area. Studies revealed that there has been scant literature written about the natural history of HIV-2. However, present research has shown that HIV-1 and HIV-2 have some similarities and differences since they hold similar modes of transmission of the virus. However, it appears that the immunodeficiency of patients who are infected with HIV-2 develop slowly than HIV-1 and ...

SMOKING CESSATION: HELPING YOUR PATIENTS KICK THE HABIT

Ans. 1. There were two primary learning goals before I started this exercise. These goals were a) To learn about various pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions helpful in smoking cessation programs and b) To understand the role of pharmacy technicians in supporting the patients attempting to quit smoking.

Ans 2. Specific patient cases or practice-related problems motivated me to choose this learning goal. The harm caused by cigarette smoking is well-known and documented. Smoking poses the risk of cancers, heart attack, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and many other ailments. I am specifically concerned about the effects of smoking on children and passive ...

Basch, C. E. (2011). Teen Pregnancy and the Achievement Gap Among Urban Minority Youth.Journal Of School Health, 81(10), 614-618. doi:10.1111/j.1746- 1561.2011.00635.x

Teens who become pregnant are at risk in terms of educational achievement (many are high school drop outs) and poverty. Moreover, daughters of teen mothers are more likely to become unwed teen mothers themselves. (Basch, 2011) Basch agrees with Kearney and Levine that teen pregnancy is mostly due to low socio-economic status. There is also an indication that teen mothers score lower on cognitive exams. He also agrees with Pazol and McKay that decreases in teen births are due to increased sexual education and use of contraceptives. However, he also indicates that among African-American females, the increase may also ...

Educating students or youngsters does not only mean making them gain knowledge in the various discourses of study. But, proper education has to take the holistic form by making every youngster well-equipped with the knowledge and information that are needed for having better lives and mingling in the society in a better way. As such, the burning question of the hour is the primacy of need to better our sex education that might play a major role in the betterment of the lives of the youngsters of the society. One has to comprehend the fact that the young people need ...

Introduction

Aristotle, one of the eminent scholars of the times, has regarded humans as social animals. This is primarily because of the fact that humans are dependent on one another for the fulfillment of their needs and wants. Connecting with other people for the accomplishment of social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical needs, is indispensable for an individual. This connection and association forms the very basis of a society. Hence, penning it down in a different way, society is imperative for man. Since the evolution of human civilization, individuals have been living in groups with family being the smallest group and the ...

1. Considering what is known about the teenage brain and sexual development, are messages of "just say no" likely to be effective when it comes to drug use and sex? Why or why not? Be sure to explain your answer. Please note your answer should make reference to both adolescent brain and sexual development. (3 points) The adolescent brain is considered to be more similar to the brain of a child than an adult. Its development is a work in progress. Adolescents don’t perceive things in the way adults do. Their brain is filled with curiosity about the world ...

Abstract

The research paper discusses the origin and nature of methadone, including the historical aspect of its development and further commercial and scientific use. The paper also describes the pharmacology of methadone, including the route of administration of the drug, its metabolism and its mechanism of action. Next section of the paper explains the experience in medical use of methadone, as it`s a great alternative to the painkillers based on the opiates, it plays a major role in the therapy of maintaining and replacement and treating the withdrawals syndromes. The positive effects on the pregnant patients are also described here with a ...

More often than not, individuals exhibiting psychotic symptoms may be diagnosed as having a SUD (Substance Use Disorder) (American Psychiatric Association, 2009). Disentangling the link between psychotic disorders and Substance Use Disorder is a common diagnostic challenge for researchers within community settings and clinicians within treatment settings (Miner, 2007). For diagnosis of individuals with psychotic symptoms and SUDs, a manual of diagnostic and statistical of mental disorders, attempts to make a distinction between psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) and SUDs (like dementias and delirium). Most SUDs are short lived and can be resolved with sustained abstinence. However, the manual is ...

Ethical Disclaimer:

This paper discusses the psychological aspects of Drew Barrymore in light of etiology of her drug addiction and alcoholism. The contents of this paper are gathered from various resources available online and on print about the life of Drew Barrymore. This paper is a product of research from other first-hand sources already available for public reading. Facts are merely collected and selected to come up with the final output. Thoughts and opinions embedded in this article do not represent the subject, any website or any medical institution. This paper is intended for academic purposes only. Several works are quoted and ...

Abortion is defined as the act of clinically or surgically terminating pregnancy. A clinical abortion involves the use of medication to get rid of a pregnancy while a surgical abortion is carried out in the operating room whereby surgical equipments are used. There are many concerns on whether abortion should be permitted. Some people equate abortion to murder while others are neutral. This has resulted in two schools of thought; pro-choice and pro-life. Pro-choice are those who believe the woman should make a choice. On the contrary, pro-life are who believe abortion to murder. Therefore, it should not be legalized. Consequently, abortion ...

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 drug ( ...