A Theory Explaining Illicit Drug Use
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A 4 page proposal of a theory to explain why some individuals use illicit drugs. This paper suggests the multifactor disease model of illicit drug use. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPdrgAbuseTheory.rtf

AA Meeting Observation
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of an AA meeting, with a focus on group dynamics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHGroupAA.rtf

AA's Big Book: For White Men Only?
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This 4 page paper examines the first 165 pages of the Big Book to evaluate the truth of the observation that it appears to be geared exclusively towards middle-class, middle-aged, Christian, white men. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVAABook.rtf

Acupuncture & Drug Addiction – Can We Trade One Needle for Another?
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Acupuncture & Drug Addiction – Can We Trade One Needle for Another?: This 7-page essay examines the feasibility of using acupuncture in the treatment of drug addiction. Not all reports are in relevant to this relatively new treatment modality. Nonetheless, it has enjoyed a surprisingly auspicious beginning. Bibliography lists 6 sources. SNAcupun.doc
Filename: SNAcupun.doc

Addicted Nurses: Opiate Addiction and Management of Nurses
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This 10 page paper considers the issue of addressing opiate addiction in the nursing population in managed care. This paper considers the specific problems and policies that have been adopted to address the issue of opiate addiction in this population, and relates specific protocols for addressing addiction in nurse and nurse practitioner populations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHopiat_

Addiction
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Substance abuse leading to addiction crosses all boundaries, effecting people of all ages, races, religious orientations and economic statuses. This 3 page paper examines the negative characteristics of the addiction process and discusses the family functioning modes, specifically enabling and co-dependence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTaddict.wps

Addiction
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The topic of addiction has many different facets, primarily being seen as either a physical or psychological problem - or a combination of both. This 5 page paper explores some of the reasons for and effects of the addiction process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTaddctn.wps