Compulsive Shopping Compulsive shopping is an affliction that affects 15 million Americans (13.5 million women and 1.5 million men). (Bertagnoli, 2003) Compulsive shopping, or the risk of becoming a compulsive shopper, affects approximately between two and eig...

1. What is substance abuse? Although you may never have to deal with issues such as substance abuse, you must be prepared and knowledgeable should this type of problem present itself to you. The information in this paper will familiarize you with the definition, identification, leadership and fami...

In the article "Abstinence" by Ray Hoskins (Slife, 1994) it is stated that abstinence is the only way that a person with an addiction can recover. On the other hand Michael S. Levy states in his article "Individualized Care For The Treatment Of Alcoholism" (Slife, 1994) that abst...

Smoking is an expensive habit and it should be banned. Although smokers claim that it helps them to relax and release stress, the negative aspects of the habit outweigh the positive. It is a health hazard for both smokers and non-smokers and it is especially harmful to unborn babies. Cigarettes are ...

Effects of Alcoholism Growing up in a family with daily alcohol use as a way of life can have a profound effect on a young child's mind. Most of the time this situation would seem to have a negative effect on all the people surrounded by this problem. Sometimes it can be a blessing ...

The Fine Line Of Drugs The word "drugs" carries certain negative connotations and engenders in people with a certain distasteful feeling. What is it that makes society cringe at the sound of this word when it applies to so many varying substances? This paper will explore the nature of...

Broken Windows Theory Applied to Gambling Machines Recent estimates indicate that are millions of American adults, and juveniles who are experiencing compulsive gambling problems. Those numbers are compounded by the loved ones who suffer along with them. If the Broken Window Theory is ap...

Alcoholism is a disease that includes four symptoms: craving (a strong need to drink), loss of control (not being able to stop), physical dependence (withdrawal symptoms), and tolerance (the need to drink more). A person can be considered an alcoholic when these symptoms occur. The craving that an a...

Teen distortion survived abortion What is pornography? The American Heritage Dictionary defines pornography as "written, graphic, or other forms of communication intended to excite lascivious feelings." Other people say, "It is the use of sex to intimidate and control women and chi...

Gambling Casinos: A Plague on Society Gamblers no longer need to trek to Las Vegas or Atlantic City to find the action they so badly crave. It is available today in their own hometowns. Legalized gambling is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. Gambling'...

When we see other drugs come into play with alcohol the effect ushually isn't good. When I say other drugs it's every thing from pot, to hard drugs such as LSD and cocain. There really is a lot to say about this subject, and the entrance to phase 2. Many people atribute pot as a gatewa...

While interviewing kids under 21, and researching anti-tobacco websites online, I have come to a few conclusions on why young people smoke. Many young people smoke because they see someone they look up to smoke, such as a movie star or musical influence. Some youth say that smoking makes them l...