The authorities recommend for severe penalties against the abuse since the state is considered to be the only safeguard that they have. (Kerry, 72) In order to ensure the nursing homes extend better caring facilities to the residents a collaborative effort of the federal, state and local supervisory agencies is warranted
Regrettably, most of the facilities granted in the institutions suffer from substandard and poor quality that leads to the case of abuse of the residents of nursing homes. (Michale, 76) The impact of abuse are observed in discontinuing medication or changing drug dosages of elderly patients those are shifted from nursing homes and hospitals leading to the undesirable drug reactions
nursing home residents. (Nursing Homes, Dying from Neglect) Therefore the very concept of nursing home is considered not appropriate to refer the American institutions that provide shelter to the 1
(Abuse in Nursing Homes) The origin of modern nursing home industry is traced during the post World War-II period in form of modern nursing home industry involving the construction and operation of profit making, medical type facilities. (Uhlenberg, 41) As per the estimates, about 17,000 nursing homes in United States are operating presently extending care for about 1
Alcohol dependence is one of the toughest disorders to beat and this is in part because of the physical addiction that develops. Certain researchers have been able to shed more light on this as a whole, studying how the intensity of withdrawal symptoms can increase after repeated episodes, as a result of the kindling process (Becker, 1998)
It is well established that people who become dependent on alcohol have a high mortality rate from suicide. The evidence is derived mainly from follow-up studies of clinically identified alcoholics and from retrospective studies of suicides" (Kendall, 1983)
Societal Concerns or Issues Related to the Topic Other specialists and the field have illuminated that alcohol often goes hand in hand with crime, thus illuminating how it not only heightens inhibitions, but can also contribute to lack of inhibitions, particularly the inhibitions of human behavior that generally keep people safe. Just as small amounts of alcohol create a sense of pleasure and well-being, too much can cause physical and mental tolerance and eventually impairment (Klein & Thorne, 2006)
The evidence is derived mainly from follow-up studies of clinically identified alcoholics and from retrospective studies of suicides" (Kendall, 1983). With time, other studies have managed to be more conclusive: alcohol consumption is strongly connected with suicide, even in those who had no earlier psychiatric history (Sher, 2006)
When in the meeting they share stories about their experiences with the addicts learning ways of helping and handling their addicted family members or friends. These members work together in helping their members at difficult times as they use a 12-step method, (Adam Johnson, 2012)
The outcome is that bills will not be paid, daily expenses will be stressful. Losing their jobs is inevitable as this sign and symptoms will be seen openly, (eHow Contributor, 2012)
This is well evidenced in men who usually have lower quality relationships with their spouses as compared to non-alcoholic men. Moreover, alcoholic males are known for having low sexual function as compared to non-alcoholic males (Natalie Grace, 2012)
Health Decline When this addiction goes on for along time, it will be accompanied by health issues. Since sleep cycle of the addict will be disrupted, it leads to weaker immune system, paving way for respiration viruses, (Rahul Pandita 2012)
Successful accomplishment of the program leads to the offender's file being expunged (Schuckit, 2006). Drug courts have also been established with the aim of diminution of recidivism and drug abuse amongst non-violent drug abusing reprobates by increasing their chances of successful restoration through early, continuous intense judicial supervision of treatment, mandatory and regular drug testing and the use of appropriate restrictions (Mears, 2010) and other rehabilitation services
These include plans developed in order to hold the offenders responsible for the criminal acts and place them in closely supervised programs with the aim of reestablishing the offenders in the society without a felony record after a successful achievement of various requirements. These may comprise admitting to having committed the said crime, consistently reporting to a probation officer, completing the assigned community service, undergoing frequent drug tests, paying all compensations (Bean, 2008) to the victims of the crime he/she committed and paying all court costs
Substance abuse can be defined simply as a maladaptive use of any harmful substance for the purposes of mood-altering and not limited to the use of prohibited drugs or the misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs with an intention other than that for which it is recommended or in a way or in quantities other than instructed (Bennett & Holloway, 2005)
This may consist of commition of a crime against a victim by the criminal, as well as self-victimization due to mood changes instigated by drug abuse. The crimes also consists crimes carried out by persons experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as heightened levels of anxiety (Reamer, 2005) and petulance and intentional intake of a substance in order to alleviate anxieties and arouse courage in preparation of violent criminal acts
Use of crystal meth/methamphetamine and speed/amphetamine makes the abuser feel strong, energetic and confident in a short duration but with the high, may cause panic, irritability and a paranoid feeling that everybody is watching him/her. Smoking methamphetamine (crystal meth) enables one to get a prolonged high but with a terrible comedown, leaving one with a sense of hopelessness and sadness The long-term effects of using the above drugs may include permanent depression caused by regular injection of speed into the blood stream and difficulties in thinking, remembering, finding solutions to problems and coping with one's emotions (Schuckit, 2006)
Thus, criminals who use are seen not merely as drug users but also as people who are likely to execute drug dealings, robbery, identity theft and other offenses to support their patterns. A similar analysis has been employed to gang members and those using guns to commit violent crimes (Miron, 2004)
System related crimes on the other hand include criminal acts that are directly and circumlocutorily connected to the system of drug supply and distribution, which often has a propensity of being associated with the execution of violent crimes. However, these are not only limited to drug possession and manufacturing violations, but also the acts of violence stemming from dealings between drug dealers; competition for the substance markets and buyers; clashes and rip-offs amongst persons engaged in the illegitimate drug souk; spoiled drug deals; recognition of police informers or undercover law enforcement officers; killing as a means of instilling systemic codes; murdering of informants; harm or death due to disputes over drug ownership; territory amongst others (WALTERS, 2002)
Curriculum planners and educators need to be sure to provide "…compulsory pre-service training" for student teachers as regards identifying signs of abuse in their classroom (physical and psychological abuse). Child care professionals should understand that when a child is interviewed by authorities (psychologists, police, attorneys or others) as to alleged sexual abuse that was visited on her (or him), the interview itself can become a "…psychological burden" (Cheung, et al