Marijuana Abuse Among Single Women

According to the United Nations, “158.8 million people around the world use marijuana—more than 3.8% of the planet’s population” (Marijuana). Marijuana has become a crucial topic throughout the world in recent years. Marijuana has been legalized medically throughout many countries, such as Australia, Chile, Spain, and Uruguay. Within the United States of America, twenty-eight states have legalized marijuana for medicinal use, the most recent legalization passed was in the state of Florida. Therefore, one can assert that medical marijuana is a controversial topic locally and globally. Medical marijuana portrays many advantages and disadvantages within society. Medical marijuana portrays many benefits to victims of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,

This storm took a grave toll on the city of New Orleans. The majority of the displaced people from New Orleans were African Americans with low socio-economic status. It is a generally acknowledged fact that displacement and economical loss are often accompanied by substance abuse (Wagner, Brief, Vielhauer, Sussman, Keane & Malow, 2009). In examining the population of Hurricane Katrina evacuees, specifically women evacuees, researchers suggest that the impacts of disasters are often catastrophic for poor minority populations (Cepeda, Saint Onge, Kaplan & Valdez, 2010). Prior to Hurricane Katrina, numerous disadvantaged people inhabited the city of New Orleans (Cepeda, Valdez, Kaplan, & Hill, 2010). High poverty levels are often high levels of substance abuse. New Orleans has a statically high prevalence of drug use. Cepeda et al site (Zhang, 2003) when they say “According to the 2003 results of the Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring

Maine and New Hampshire have allowed use of medical marijuana for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. According to a study in May 2013, PTSD sufferers exhibit anandamide levels lower than those of a healthy person. Anandamide is an endocannabinoid that can be linked to fear and anxiety (Rivas 130). Taking that into account, PTSD could worsen because of fewer cannabinoid receptors being triggered (Rivas 130-131). “In theory, using marijuana would boost concentrations of these beneficial cannabinoids, reducing symptoms of PTSD.” Dr. Alexander Neumeister of the Departments of Psychiatry and Radiology at New York University comments, “We know very well that people with PTSD who use marijuana often experience more relief from their symptoms than they do from antidepressants and other psychiatric medications” (Rivas 131). Medical marijuana can help reduce nightmares and increase quality of sleep as well as help depression and anxiety (Martin 37). This demonstrates the myriad of uses for medical

When an individual is suffering with a substance abuse disorder it affects the entire family. One’s family must come together to help his or her loved one to overcome and achieve the necessary goals in life to sustain his or her addiction. Within this paper one will locate the integrated concepts of family structure and process, treatment outcome predictors, and basic counseling skills that are associated with African Americans.

African American youth today appear to be one of the highest grossing substance users in the United States. According to SAMHSA (2016) “The rate of illegal drug use in the last month among African Americans ages 12 and up in 2014 was 12.4%, compared to the national average of 10.2% (p.1). In today’s society, at- risk youth are usually at the top of every conversation. As the impoverished communities continue to diminish, substance use continues to progress. In these socioeconomic areas, that are challenged financially, research has shown that we begin loosing this category of youth essentially from the day they are born through avoidant attachment or insecure attachment.

Luther & D’Avanzo sample included 264 Suburban students who were mainly Caucasian, white-collared families, and 224 children of the minority from the inner city and of low SES. Substance use was evaluated via the frequency of drug use grid in the Monitoring the Future Study Survey (Johnston, O’Malley & Bachman,1984). The frequency of drug use grid is a 7-point scale that ranges from “never” to +40+ times” measuring the frequency of several different drugs over the past year (Johnston,O’Malley &Bachman,1984). Also, Other questions on the survey asked about depression, anxiety, and family. The study concluded that affluent youth had higher levels of anxiety and depression, due to pressures of family and society. It was also; found that the wealthier youth used cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana and other drugs more frequently than youth with lower SES to cope with their

Thanks to Laura Appleton and Ericka Stange for comments on an earlier draft. Thanks also to Kirk Johnson for his assistance in locating criminal data sets.

Marijuana is a dehydrated, torn green and brown mixture of leaves, flower and stem. Marijuana comes from the main plant known as Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana Leaves and stems contain high absorption of active chemical known as THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). When using marijuana the Psychoactive Ingredient which is also known as THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) passes into the blood and goes straight to the brain and other organ of the body (Anderson L 2014).

A controversial social topic surrounding our time has been the issue of legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes. Cannabis sativa, also known as marijuana, was classified by the United States government as a class I drug in 1970, which means that it is against the law to possess and distribute this illegal substance (Source 2). However, in recent years, many states have made marijuana more accessible for medical and recreational use. States such as Colorado and Washington have not just decriminalized possession and distribution, but have enacted laws that encourage the recreational use of cannabis. Around 100 million Americans have experienced this drug (Source 1). Essentially one in four Americans

A person’s daily life is a stake when marijuana is in their lives. Marijuana has the potential to pose difficulties in daily life or cause someone’s existing problems to become worse ("Health Effects of Marijuana Use."). Consumers have reported lower life satisfaction, worse mental and physical health, problems within relationships, and less success in their schooling and careers as opposed to their non-smoking peers ("Health Effects of Marijuana Use."). Studies have shown that marijuana usage is linked to accidents, increased absences, workman’s compensation claims, and job turnover ("Health Effects of Marijuana Use."). Studies have shown that marijuana usage is linked to accidents, increased absences, workman’s compensation claims, and job turnover ("Health Effects of Marijuana

According to a 2012 Canadian census, 22% of Canadians 15 to 17 years of age have tried marijuana in the past year, and 94% of this age group have used it more than once (Statistics Canada, 2012). These statistics confirm the reality that marijuana use is prevalent among adolescents, making paediatric nurse interactions with adolescents who smoke marijuana frequent. According to Hockenberry (2015), the major goal of paediatric nursing is to improve the quality of health for children and their families. By incorporating Bevis's nursing tools in order to prevent marijuana use, nurses can achieve this goal. Therefore, it is crucial for nurses to understand Bevis's nursing tools of

In 2013, more high school seniors regularly used marijuana than cigarettes as 22.7 percent smoked pot in the last month, compared to 16.3 percent who smoked cigarettes. Sixty percent of seniors don 't see regular marijuana use as harmful, but THC (the active ingredient in the drug that causes addiction) is nearly five times stronger than it was 20 years ago. One-third of teenagers who live in States with medical marijuana laws get their pot from other people 's prescriptions. The United States represents 5 percent of the world 's population and 75 percent of prescription drugs taken. Sixty percent of teens who abuse prescription drugs get them free from friends and relatives. The purpose of this study is to explore drug use in adolescent

Recently there has been talk of a marijuana dispensary being opened in West Michigan, specifically in the village of Fruitport and the surrounding area. If this plan was carried through and marijuana was completely legalized in state congress, people would be able to easily buy marijuana for “recreational” use. The proprietors of this business would in turn make large sums of money by taking advantage of people’s addictions to marijuana. Another thing to consider is, how would the legalization of marijuana and the opening of a dispensary affect the surrounding communities and the families living there?

“Marijuana is the most commonly used drug illegal drug in the world.” (“What is Marijuana”, 2013). It has recently become legal in a couple states, and more states are sure to follow their lead in the upcoming months. People can make the argument that marijuana does not have any negative effects, but they are wrong. Becoming addicted to marijuana is easy, and it only opens up the door for you to try other harmful drugs once marijuana quits getting you high. You need to know the whole story, how people become addicted, the negative effects it has on your body and mind, and what you can do once someone you know has become addicted.

Dr. Ezemenari M. Obasi and Lucia Cavanagh conducted a research study on stress and drug use. The primary topic of the study was for them to look at how stress interact with drug use then predict potentially long-term negative health outcomes in the African American community. By looking at the test subject’s biological factors, environmental stress, social stress, cultural issues and any type of coping strategies. African American emergent adults ages 18 to 21 years of age who resided in rural counties were the test subjects. Since they oftentime initiative drug use at a much later age.