I have not personally attended in a workplace meeting as I am only a casual worker. However, I have witnessed some meetings at Portobello PR as well as witnessing one at Denison street methadone clinic. As I have seen and learnt I do understand the structure and requirements of having a meeting and the different types of meetings. Most meetings require a few preparation steps before the meeting will happened this is usually organized by the manager or the owner. Tasks you need to do first is letting
government public housing or “the projects.” Juan, Sonia’s father, whom had only a third-grade education, was employed as tool-and die worker and her mother, Celina, worked as a telephone operator until beginning her employment as a nurse at methadone clinic. Sonia was the eldest of the two children, raised by their single mother after Juan died when Sonia was only nine years of age. Celina, worked hard to provide for her children, making it possible for Sonia to attend a Catholic school in the Bronx
that the agency that would most benefit our little town of Porterville would be a methadone clinic. If you’re not exactly sure what a methadone clinic is, I’ll explain. It is a clinic that will serve the population of persons who have or still struggle with abusing heroin and other opiates. The main focus of our clinic would be to reduce or completely eliminate their opioid usage by putting the patient on methadone. Some of the other services we would be providing are as follows, counseling which
Methadone maintenance therapy is the primary go to source for addicts looking to quit the street drug, heroin. Methadone on it's own has its own number of controversies within society. However add on the fact that a number of patients that attend the meth clinic that is pregnant, well this can add additional controversy and raise ethical implications as well. Ultimately the child is better off when not being subjected to harmful substances such as drugs an alcohol. However when given the choice of
Pt. has been in the program for over 3 years and she is currently in Phase 0. Pt. has participated in the AMS of De methadone clinic, she has been able to achieve abstinence from illicit drugs but she is failing to comply with the mandatory counseling sessions. Pt. is now eligible to receive phase 1 take home privileges if she maintains satisfactory attendance and scheduled appointments. Pt. identified her children as a motivational factor to change and to reinforce the importance of remaining in
Methadone and Suboxone Have you ever witnessed an addict experiencing the effects of withdrawals from opiate abuse? Having witnessed my 24 year old son go through these, while I was experiencing them right by his side, was an eye opener. Even though Methadone and Suboxone both treat opiate addiction, their use is controversial; however the benefits of their use outweigh the controversy. Even though Methadone and Suboxone both treat opiate addiction, their use is controversial; however the benefits
support and perceived social support are all factors in becoming addicted or rehabilitated. Throughout the book Michael Stein speaks about multiple patients and refers to buprenorphine as the primary prescribed drug for opiate users, he also refers to methadone treatment. The effectiveness of buprenorphine was shown through the book and how it is, with the help of adequate social and medical support, a viable option with regards to treating opiate addiction. Addiction to opiates is developing and continues
Pharmacy has been consulted regarding: How do the outcomes compare between buprenorphine-containing treatment options and methadone in opioid-dependent patients in terms of efficacy? Background: Physical dependence to a substance is a state of adaptation that is manifested by specific signs and symptoms of certain drugs that can be produced as a result of abrupt cessation, rapid dose reduction, decreasing blood level of the drug, or administering an antagonist. Dependence is a normal physiologic
Trainspotting: A Representation of Drugs in Media Stephanie E. Tirado Sociology 342, Section A Dr. Nicole Pizzini December 5, 2016 Trainspotting: A Representation of Drugs in the Media Every single day, millions of people are exposed to the world of drugs through the most unreliable and unconventional methods, including the media. When you look at the way Hollywood
The book 'From chocolate to morphine ' provides a brief history of the drugs, how drugs are harvested or manufactured, which kind of experiences they offer, their side effects and suggestions on how to deal with them. The authors maintain the approach of providing the facts about drugs while explaining the relevant terms. Each chapter deals with a specific drug category like stimulants or inhalants. Each section provides tips about drug use and a detailed list of further reading. The book also explores