Substance Abuse Prevention in the United States

Substance Abuse Prevention in the United States

PCN501

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1

How does cultural awareness affect counseling intervention? Provide examples and evidence within your answer to justify your rationale.

PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2

What additional preparation or education would you need to effectively treat the following: Families, adolescents, persons of color, persons from different religious groups, the LGBT population, persons with disabilities, etc.? Why is this preparation/education important? Do you foresee any challenges in obtaining this preparation/education?

 

 PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 7 Benchmark Assignment

Substance Abuse Prevention in the United States

Details:

In a 500-750 word paper, examine at least two substance abuse prevention programs in the United States.

Refer to the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices website to help you successfully complete your paper. Make sure you choose prevention programs and not intervention programs.

Your paper must include the following for each program:

1-    Description of the program

2-    The goals of the program

3-    How it is funded

4-    How it is marketed

5-    Research that indicates the effectiveness of each program.

6-    An analysis of how government policy may enhance or hinder the program’s effectiveness

Include at least four scholarly resources in addition to the textbook in your paper. Out of the four, a minimum of one scholarly resource should be referenced for each prevention program.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Effects of Substance Use Paper

Details:

• Choose one of the following substances
• Alcohol
• Benzodiazepines
• Central Nervous System Stimulants
• Cocaine
• Marijuana
• Opioids

Write a 500- to 750-word summary describing the following:

1-    How the substance is consumed

2-    The pharmacology of the substance

3-    The physiological effects of the substance on the human body

Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

 

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS 

Substance Abuse Prevention in the United States

Introduction

Substance abuse is a major problem in the United States and it has been for many years. It is estimated that there are over 15 million people who have a substance use disorder, which means they are either addicted to drugs or alcohol or both. Every year, nearly half a million Americans die from drug overdose, many others become sick with HIV/AIDS because of needle sharing and overdose deaths related to prescription drugs. With these facts being established, what is the solution? How should we prevent substance abuse in our society? The answer lies in prevention programs such as these:

Substance Abuse Prevention and the United States

In the United States, we have a long history of substance abuse prevention. From the beginning of Alcohol Prohibition in 1920 to today, our drug policy has been progressive and effective. But this progress is not what it used to be: there are more Americans using drugs than ever before, even as we spend more money on trying to stop them from doing so.

The United States’ current drug policy has failed us; despite significant resources being poured into preventing use (both through law enforcement and through treatment), our country’s rate of addiction keeps increasing every year.

The United States Drug Policy: Historical Overview

The history of the United States drug policy is a long and complicated one. The first major step towards a more rational approach came in 1971, when President Nixon declared a “War on Drugs.” This led to the creation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) which created legal categories for controlled substances and established restrictions on their use.

The CSA also established penalties for violations: possession can be punished by imprisonment up to ten years; trafficking can lead to life imprisonment; manufacturing or delivering any amount over two ounces will result in five years’ imprisonment.

The Current Cost of Substance Abuse in the United States

The cost of substance abuse in the United States is staggering. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the annual economic cost of alcohol abuse is $193 billion and the annual economic cost of drug abuse is $193 billion. Additionally, there are more than 500,000 deaths each year from alcohol-related causes alone (NIDA).

The following chart shows how much money is spent on various substances each year:

Drug Abuse Prevention in the United States

Drug abuse prevention programs are available in the United States, but they can be difficult to access. The following resources may help you find a drug abuse prevention program near you:

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) – This government agency provides information on substance use and mental health services, including prevention programs.

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – NIDA has information about drug abuse treatment as well as drug use education for teens and young adults.

Substance Abuse Prevention Programs in the United States

The Substance Abuse Prevention Programs in the United States are a comprehensive set of programs that work to prevent substance use and abuse. These programs work by helping people understand the consequences of drug use, including how drugs can affect their lives and community, as well as teach them skills like resisting peer pressure to experiment with drugs. They also provide support for those who have already used drugs and want help getting clean or recovering from addiction.

The most important part about these programs is that they’re designed for everyone: adults who use substances recreationally, teens caught using them at school or on their own time (e.g., not just during class), children whose parents may be addicts but don’t realize it yet because they’re too young themselves—and even non-users like parents who want answers about how much kids should be exposed to alcohol before age 21!

Prevention, Substitution and Innovation in the US Drug Policy

Substance abuse prevention programs are available in the United States. These programs are designed to help individuals who have an addiction problem and also those who know someone who does. The goal of these programs is to reduce the number of people using drugs, including marijuana, cocaine and heroin.

Some examples of effective substance abuse prevention programs include:

• Substitution therapies such as 12-step meetings or peer counseling sessions where participants share personal experiences about their drug use;

• Innovative approaches like needle exchanges which provide clean needles without having to use them yourself;

• Education campaigns that inform young people about the dangers associated with certain types of drugs (e..g., ecstasy).

Conclusion

Alcohol and drug abuse can have a dramatic impact on individuals and families. It is important to recognize substance use prevention as an integral part of the United States’ comprehensive national strategy to reduce the prevalence of addiction in America. Effective prevention programs are based on evidence-based approaches, as well as community norms and values; however, they can also be grounded in religious traditions or cultural beliefs that may not be directly related to substance use behaviors (e.g., yoga). The United States Drug Policy: Historical Overview section highlights how different approaches have been implemented throughout history with varying degrees of success; however, there has never been a single “best way” to prevent drug use in America.