The substance abuse program (SAP) is a multifaceted, cognitive-behavioral program that targets attitudes and behaviors related to drug taking and criminal behavior. The short-term impact of the SAP was assessed using five standardized measures administered pre- and post-program. Its long-term impact...
Short-term effects also include paranoia, constriction of blood vessels leading to heart damage or stroke, irregular heartbeat, and death. Severe depressionand reduced energy often accompany withdrawal. Both short- and long-term use of cocaine have been associated with damage to the heart, the bra...
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances worldwide, and its effects on the eyes are numerous. In the short term, alcohol consumption can lead to blurred vision due to dehydration, which causes the eyes to become dry and irritated. Heavy drinking can also lead to double vision ...
This study examined long-term effects of a school/family/community substance abuse prevention partnership intervention lead by a Midwestern school district. Previous findings suggested that the program contributed to decreased tobacco and marijuana, but not alcohol, use prior to and after implementation ...
In our opinion, greater effectiveness might be achieved by (a) medium- and long-term treatments requiring continuity from the subject or (b) by having a solid theoretical basis that has been proven to be effective in treating addiction. From this point of view, it might be the treatment ...
Supplements will do little to no good to help combat the effects that cocaine has on your mouth.Crack and Oral HealthShort-term crack abuse causes everything except serious damage to your oral health, but this period of time does not last long. Instead of crack running rampant in your ...
allows for a high degree of individualization and encourages the development of treatment plans based on both long and short term goals and it gives the client an opportunity to try out new behaviors in ordinary environments most suitable candidate for an outpatient intervention is one who is able...
Children in families affected by substance abuse are particularly vulnerable. They often experience neglect, inconsistency, and exposure to conflict or violence. These experiences can have long-term effects on their emotional and psychological development, contributing to issues such as anxiety, depression...
Sexual dysfunction (Short term: enhanced libido; failure to erect -- Long term: gynecomastia, sterility, impotence, decrease libido) 3. A client is brought to the ED. The client is aggressive, has slurred speech, and impaired motor coordination. Blood alcohol level is 347 mg/dl. Among the ...
THE DIRECT and indirect effects of alcohol and other drugs on children lead to many adverse health and safety risks for the child, family, and community. Understanding risk and protective factors that may affect the development of substance abuse is a first step in ameliorating the problem of dr...