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Question by Elvie: What career paths does a social sciences course open up?
I’m interested in doing an ‘access-social sciences course’. I’m also interested in becoming a social worker in the future, but I’m not sure yet, so I would like to know what career paths this course will open up.

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Answer by e_cool
Here are career options for social science as followed:

Social Studies Teacher
Teaching social studies is one option for the social science major. Most states require certification of teachers within the broader category of “social studies” rather than certification in just one subject like history or geography. Pursuing a social science major can provide teachers with a well-rounded background that informs teaching practice from variety of perspectives including sociology and psychology. Teaching generally requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and that the teaching candidate pass a certification exam or series of exams required by their state’s board of education. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, secondary education teachers made a median salary of $ 52,200, as of May 2009.    Read more...

Question by worldrunner2000: What is the difference between Type I and Type 2 acoholism? (Or is it Type A & Type B alcoholism?)?
I work in the Substance Abuse field and see both problem drinkers (meeting DSM IV criteria for “Abuse”) and addicted individuals (meeting at least 3 of 7 criteria for Dependency). How can I explain types of alcoholism (not problem drinking, i.e. abuse) and the Types to a class to help them better understand themselves?

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Answer by casanova_mike_jordan
Hi I am a medical transcriptionist not a doctor but still i know little thing about alcoholism and pysch. DSM datas. Type 1 alcoholism accounts for about 75% of alcoholics and is characterized by the following signs and symptoms:
The onset of alcohol-related problems occurs after the age of 25.
A low degree of spontaneous alcohol-seeking behavior and alcohol-related fighting. Psychological dependence, coupled with guilt and fear about alcoholism. A low degree of novelty-seeking and a high degree of harm avoidance. Type 2 alcoholism is characterized by the following signs and symptoms: The onset of alcohol-related problems occur before the age of 25. There is a high degree of spontaneous alcohol-seeking behavior and fighting. Infrequent feelings of guilt and fear about alcohol dependence.    Read more...

Question by : Alexia entered the inpatient treatment program where you are a chemical dependency counselor. She stated that?
Alexia entered the inpatient treatment program where you are a chemical dependency counselor. She stated that she needs help for drug addiction and possibly alcoholism. She is a 32-year-old, divorced, Caucasian woman, employed as an administrative assistant at a local human services program. She lives with her 11-year-old daughter, Christine, in an apartment located near her job. Although she makes a relatively low salary, Alexia has managed to support herself and her daughter without financial support from Christine’s father. Alexia was married briefly to Christine’s father when she was 20, but left him after he became physically and sexually abusive toward her. He was also an alcoholic. Until recently, she had almost no contact with him for many years. Her widowed mother is a strong support for Alexia and Christine, as are two cousins, Denise and Moira. Alexia reports growing up in a “normal middle class family” and states that her childhood was “good” despite her father’s occasional drinking binges. She is the youngest of five children and the only girl. Alexia reports having little pleasure in life and feeling tired and “dragging” all of the time. She tells you that her difficulty in standing up for herself with her boss at work is a constant stress orShe reports to having tried AA two years ago, but wasn’t able to stay sober for more than six months. She began drinking regularly (several times a week) around the age of 13. She recalls having felt depressed around the same time that she began drinking heavily, although she states she has very few clear memories of that time in her life. Alexia’s drinking became progressively worse over the years, although she did not begin to see it as a problem until after she began using crack cocaine, at around age 28. She reports feeling depressed over much of her adult life; however, her depression got much worse after she began using crack daily. She feels hopeless about her ability to put her life together, and is doubtful that she can achieve sobriety. alexis was recently raped by her drug dealer and his friend, which resulted in a broken jaw and one month’s absence from work. she tell you that she “only got what she deserved” for being in the wrong place with the wrong people at the wrong time. her ex-husband is trying to gain custody of her daughter now that he has been sober for two years. alexis hopes to get sober so she can fight this custody battle, and “be the mother her daughter deserves”.1) i want to know what is actually happening in this client’s life. 2) what must be addressed to improve the situation. 3) how would you asses this client and why. 4)what diagnosis would you give this client and what criteria are you basing this diagnosis on. 5) what treatment options would you recommend for this client and why? 6) what is your working hypothesis about this client’s problems with alcohol and drug issues
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Two arrests as Newport crack house is boarded up
A CRACK house in Newport has been shut down by police and two people arrested on suspicion of money laundering and supplying Class A drugs. The closure happened two months after a police raid in which cocaine, heroin and cash were seized. Parents … Read more on South Wales Argus

Celebrity interview: Kelly Jones
It is 16 years now since Stereophonics burst out of their South Wales hometown, Cwmaman, with their debut album Word Gets Around. Performance … Jones sacked his old friend and bandmate in 2003 when his drink and drug abuse became problematic. Read more on Yorkshire Evening Post

Third claim of police brutality at Sydney Mardi Gras after man claims he was …
Following allegations of police brutality at last month's Sydney Mardi Gras, a man claims he was ordered to strip naked during a drug search in full view of bystanders. Gray Leeson, from Sydney, said to news.com.au that he was left “humiliated” and … Read more on PinkNews.co.uk    Read more...

Question by scorpio s: Does alcoholics anonymous work for everyone?
Just curions…anyone here that’s tried it, and there was absolutely no way it worked for you?

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Answer by fignewt0n
I have known a lot of people it didn’t work for. Lots of people are forced to go to AA and NA when they get arrested and it won’t help if you don’t want to quit. You have to do the work, it is just a support group. It helps a lot of people but those people wanted to quit, had hit their rock bottom. Lots of people also relapse. AA is an excellent program but no it doesn’t work for everyone!

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Your Health with Dr. Stephanie: Task force takes aim at infant drug addiction
The task force examined the scope of prescription drug abuse by expectant mothers, the costs associated with caring for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), the long-term effects of the syndrome and prevention strategies. The following are … Read more on Florida Today    Read more...

DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION – in the future

Lansdale police get new bike for patrol
LAFS also donated a check to support the department's DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program. Since state funding for the program was recently cut, LAFS board members found a need to support the program's future. Through calendar sales … Read more on The Reporter

Evolution of NJ's DARE program: teaching drug resistance in a changing world
“Basically the issue is our state officials are insisting, justifiably so, that we only offer evidence-based curricula,” Nick Demauro, the chairman and CEO of DARE NJ, said. “This has been evaluated, peer reviewed and submitted to a recognizable entity … Read more on Today’s Sunbeam – NJ.com