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What category of substances do cocaine and amphetamine fall under, and what are the implications of this category on the body?

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Read the following two case scenarios:
Initially, Jose used cocaine only on the weekends when he was out with friends. But now he uses it every day, even when alone. Jose spends nearly his entire paycheck on his cocaine use. His wife is threatening to divorce him, and he is close to being fired from his job for underperforming. Yet, he continues to use cocaine.
Steven suffers from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder.  In order to help him focus better at work, Steven’s doctor prescribed Adderall (amphetamine).  Initially, Steven noticed an improvement in his concentration at work.  After he had been taking Adderall for 6 months, however, recently he is starting to feel his concentration slipping again. He mentioned this to his doctor, and his doctor increased the dosage Steven was taking.  He has also noticed that if he forgets to take his medicine, he is very tired, feels depressed, and has trouble sleeping.
Based on your readings, what is your viewpoint regarding Jose’s and Steven’s substance use? Keep the following questions in mind while writing the paper:

  • What category of substances do cocaine and amphetamine fall under, and what are the implications of this category on the body?  Be sure to give the classification, DEA schedule, and physical effects.
  • How is a substance use disorder diagnosed?
  • Is Jose’s behavior evidence of a substance use disorder? Give a clear and thorough rationale for your response.
  • Is Steven’s behavior evidence of a substance use disorder? Give a clear and thorough rationale for your response.                                                                                                                            Before responding to the questions, read the information on this site.https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/cocaine/what-cocaine

Submit a two-three page paper in Microsoft Word

In what ways do these policies enhance and/or hinder physical, cognitive, and/or psychosocial development for the affected person?

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week3 1&2 dq question

DQ 1.
Technology and Development 
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read the American Psychological Association (2010), Ching-Ting, Ming-Chaun, & Chin-Chung (2014), Kirkorian, Wartella, & Anderson (2008), and Paediatr Child Health (2003) required articles for the week.
For your initial post, you will describe the positive and negative influences of technology on human development during childhood (ages 3-12) or adolescence (ages 13-18).
Using the Ashford University Library, research at least one peer-reviewed article that describes the way(s) in which technology has either positively or negatively influenced physical, cognitive, and/or psychosocial development within childhood or adolescence (e.g., the effects of media violence on aggression or educational products on learning).  Describe factors which may mediate the effect(s) of technology within your selected stage (e.g., education, gender, socioeconomic status, culture, or family/parenting). Strive to find recent work, but seminal research on the topic should be considered as well.  Evaluate the unique scholarly perspectives found in your research and interpret the implications of technology on human development.  Support your perspective(s) with references from the required or peer-reviewed resources. Additionally, conclude with a consideration of relevant ethical concerns (perhaps with regard to policy decisions).
DQ 2.
Ethics, Legality, Policies
Prior to completing this discussion, please read the American Psychological Association (2010), Peters et. al. (2013) and Weed and McKeown (2003) required articles for the week.
For your initial post, evaluate the impact of public policy in regulating behaviors that are deemed detrimental to health and, therefore, affect development across the lifespan.
Using the Ashford University Library, research at least two peer-reviewed articles that explore trends with regard to a debated behavior, either the effects of parental smoking on children/adolescents or childhood/adolescent obesity/diet and exercise (You may use articles from the recommended resources list). Evaluate the unique scholarly perspectives found in your research. In addition, appraise some of the public policies that have been enacted to counter the issues arising from second-hand smoke or poor nutrition/exercise habits on your selected developmental period. Suggest and describe additional or alternate policies that might be enacted to counter the negative aspects of such circumstances.
Using the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., analyze ethical considerations in developmental psychology related to the creation and/or implementation of public policy regarding smoking bans or diet/exercise for children or adolescents.

  • Is the creation of public policy necessary in this area?
  • Based on the professional standards, is the creation of such policies ethical?

Describe how these types of policies are effective.

  • In what ways do these policies enhance and/or hinder physical, cognitive, and/or psychosocial development for the affected person?
  • Are there equally effective self-imposed restrictions that might be used instead?
  • How would you implement your suggested policy, and how would you plan to test the efficacy of the policy versus self-imposed restrictions?

Use evidence from the resources to support your statements.

What types of crimes do you believe happen most?

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Introduction to Sociology I Perceptions of Deviance, Crime, Victims, and Justice

Perceptions of Deviance, Crime, Victims, and Justice
The media informs many viewers of deviance and crime, victims of crime, and justice in society. Consider and describe the following:

  1. Where do you get your information about:
    1. Deviant behavior
    2. Crime
    3. Victims of crime
    4. Justice for victims
  2. Describe your perception of
    1. Deviant behavior
      1. What behavior is deviant according to your values?
    2. Crime
      1. What do you believe is the root or cause of crime?
      2. What types of crimes do you believe happen most?
      3. Who do you believe commits crime?
    3. Victims of crime
      1. Who do you believe is likely to be a victim?
      2. Have you ever been fearful of a crime occurring to you or your family?
      3. What do you believe about victims that you hear about?
    4. Justice for victims
      1. How do you see justice handled in our society?
      2. What form of punishment do you see as being effective or ineffective?
  3. Did you learn anything specific from the textbook that has changed your perception? What did you learn and which perception did it change?

Write a 500 or more word paper that addresses the above questions.

Maternity nurses should be educated about the benefits of natural birth to help lower the Cesarean rate in this country.

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Treating Pain in Addicted Patients

(TWO PAGE PAPER AT THE MOST)
The topic is listed as the question  above!! This paper is needed in the next three hours!!
As your first formal composition for this class, you will write an example paper on one of the topics you proposed in the M1 Assignment 1 Discussion earlier this module. Before beginning this essay, review the feedback and comments you received from your peers and from your instructor regarding the viability of the topics you proposed. Select the one topic that seems most appropriate for an argumentative research essay, and use that topic to write this example paper. Example papers depend heavily on details and specific information, so make use of some brainstorming and prewriting techniques that were discussed in the lecture notes for this module.
You will begin this paper with an introduction paragraph that explains the topic you’ve chosen and your interest in that topic. By the end of this first paragraph, your readers should have a clear idea of exactly what you plan to write your paper about. Remember, your final argumentative research essay that you work on throughout this course will be argumentative in nature, and you’ll support your argument using information from credible, scholarly sources. Therefore, your topic will need to be complex and nuanced—a straightforward factual report or informative paper will not meet the requirements on your assignments going forward.
For example, the following would not be a good topic for an argument paper: Many babies are born by Cesarean section in maternity wards all across America every year.
In contrast, this would be a good persuasive or argumentative topic: Maternity nurses should be educated about the benefits of natural birth to help lower the Cesarean rate in this country.
After you establish your topic in the first paragraph, the remainder of your paper will be devoted to elaborating on this topic, particularly with respect to potential avenues for further research. This is where it will be especially helpful to call upon the ideas you came up with in your brainstorming. Your writing should include illustrative details and examples to help convey your ideas in a manner that will be informative and engaging. The body of your paper should demonstrate that your topic is weighty enough to warrant an entire research paper devoted to it. Remember, your final argumentative research essay in this class will be roughly eight to ten pages long, so you will need a topic with a lot of potential for research and discussion!
When complete, your essay should include an introduction, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion. You should not include any research or information from outside sources at this point—consider this essay a further chance to clarify and organize your thoughts about the topic before you begin your research. Your paper should be two typed, double-spaced pages in size 12 font.