ROBERT DOWNEY JR. DIAGNOSTICS PROJECT Robert Downey Jr.’s Diagnostic Evaluation Assessment Michelle Nguyen University of Texas at Arlington Mutiaxial Evaluation This diagnostic assessment evaluates Robert Downey Jr. previous lifestyle between 1996 and early 2001‚ before rehabilitation in late 2001. The following multiaxial evaluation is followed by different examples of each diagnostic criterion on the DSM-IV Axes and Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scores. DSM-IV Multiaxial Evaluation
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Drugs -Tolerance‚Dependence‚Addiction and Treatment. There can be a great deal of confusion surrounding the words addiction‚ physical dependence‚ and tolerance. People will use these words as if they are referring to the exact thing‚ but there is a significant difference between them . Misunderstandings about these terms can not only be confusing for the general public but also many in the medical profession. One of the main culprits blamed for this confusion is the fact that the Diagnostic and
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like a serpent stocking its prey taking a hold of weak individuals who do not have a strong enough will/mindset. The process coming off heroin is lengthier‚ for heroin is a neurological substance that alters your mood/behavior thus‚ having to use Methadone as an alternative to help reverse the addictive behavior. The term “Cold Turkey” (a sudden or abrupt manner) is not advised‚ since the excruciating withdraws are so severe that the body could create more health issues and sometimes death. Statistics
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Examples include: Dilaudid‚ methadone‚ Demerol‚ OxyContin‚ Percocet‚ fentanyl‚ morphine‚ codeine‚ and hydrocodone. Schedule III- Drugs have a lowered potential for abuse and accepted medical use. Examples include: Tylenol with Codeine‚ and Suboxone (buprenorphine). Schedule IV- Limited abuse potential and accepted medical use. Examples include: Xanax‚ Soma‚ Klonopin‚ Tranxene‚ Valium‚ Ativan
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Substance Related Disorders | By: Kendra Neeley | Substance related disorders are a very common form of disorder which causes severe medical‚ social and psychological problems with the individuals that abuse the substance as well as individuals involved with those individuals. In this paper‚ we will discuss history‚ symptoms‚ influences and treatment. | | Kendra Neeley Substance Related Disorders Substance related disorders are a very common form of disorder which causes severe medical
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Close your eyes and envision a utopian society that has created great advancements in all aspects they’ve set out for themselves. Now‚ imagine that one of those very advancements has corrupted that society‚ sending it plunging into chaos; this is prescription drug abuse. Prescription drug abuse has affected and scrutinized the very lives of millions of Americans‚ escalating it from the crisis it has become‚ into the sovereign epidemic that will reap the well-being and structure of our society that
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Week 5 DQ 2 – Due Thursday‚ August 26 Please post a 200 - 300-word response to the following discussion question by clicking on Reply. Discussion Question Review Ch. 10 of Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology. Choose a theoretical viewpoint based on your readings. Answer the following questions: How does your theoretical viewpoint explain the causes of substance abuse‚ and what treatments does it recommend? What are some of the strengths or weaknesses of your viewpoint? Psychodynamic theorists
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Pregnancy: The Effects of Alcohol and Substance Abuse on Fetal Development Natalie Fontanella Liberty University Online Abstract This paper examined the effects of alcohol and substance abuse on fetal development in expecting mothers. The critical periods of fetal development during pregnancy are reviewed and discussed in order to determine the effects alcohol and substance can cause during certain stages. In order to gain a more efficient understanding of the effects different substances
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withdrawal is unlikely to be fatal): Morphine and codeine‚ the two naturally occurring opiate analgesics Semi-synthetic opiates‚ such as heroin (diacetylmorphine; morphine diacetate)‚ oxycodone‚ buprenorphine‚ and hydromorphone Fully synthetic opioids‚ such as fentanyl‚ meperidine/pethidine‚ and methadone Addictive drugs also include a large number of substrates that are currently considered to have no medical value and are not available over the counter or by
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