observations of the Narcotics Anonymous meeting I believe that my analysis could be beneficial to the realm of medicine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014) released a study that displayed, “health care providers wrote 259 million prescriptions for painkillers in 2012, enough for every American adult to have a bottle of pills.” Considering the mass amount of prescriptions being written nationwide, it is not surprising that one of the members in the NA meeting I attended was able to easily obtain
Abstract This proposal aims to explore the correlation between the number of positive social supports that adolescents between 15 and 18 years old have and their success in achieving sobriety when attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings. Participants will be recruited through an availability sampling method and asked to participatent in this longitudinal research study. As a result, this study will expand on the minimal literature concerning how to best help adolescents that are seeking treatment
The likelihood of experiencing the fear of failure can significantly increase after a long period of success within a career. This relates to performance-avoidance within the 2X2 model (Moller & Elliot, 2006) whereby an athlete strives to avoid negative evaluations of their sporting abilities, especially in comparison to previous achievements. Armstrong’s coach (Carmichael) also placed a strong emphasis on the importance of extrinsic rewards through his coaching style and encouragements such as:
School 9-598-021 Rev. February 9, 1998. WESCO Distribution, Inc. Late in June 1997, Jim Piraino, VP marketing for WESCO Distribution, Inc. (see Exhibit 1), was preparing for a yearly review meeting with his CEO Roy Haley. At the top of the agenda was the performance of the National Accounts (NA) program during the first half of 1997 (see Exhibit 2). Haley had ambitious plans for WESCO over the next five years. He had charted out a course that called for an annual growth rate of 6% to 8% in
opportunity to further my understanding of the course by attending a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Boulder, CO. On Friday, December 2nd at around noon I attended a Narcotics Anonymous meeting at St. Andrew’s Church in Boulder, CO. I was able to connect my knowledge about addiction, narcotics, and normalization of recreational drug use to the contents of the meeting. Ultimately, my observations in the Narcotics Anonymous meeting challenge the stereotypes of drug users, while reinforcing the concept of social
was interesting to identify that there was no open lake in the bog in 1867, it is not known how this open lake has developed on the west side of the bog. It is almost impossible to observe or analysis the development of open water pools (Belyea & Lancaster, 2002). However, for this study, from the analysis of the geological profile and depths it is predicated that the pool was formed from subsidence of drainage and peat extraction. As Zanello et al (2011) points out that subsidence depends on how
My selective treatment model for John would be evidence-based. John is drinking and having risky behaviors that is causing him problems. This clinician feels like John’s drinking is causing him more issues than he is willing to admit, so the first thing that this clinician would want to do is get him sober, so he can think more clearly on the interventions regarding his mental health. Clinician would like to focus on Johns substance abuse issue first. Long Term Goal: John will maintain substance
Needs Analysis (TNA) Will consist of Onboarding, Performance Management, and Employee Training and Development. All three of the TNAs are essential to the success of all HR Recruitment and Placement Specialist as it relates to the overall success of their performance management skills. As always it is important that all HR Recruitment and Placement Specialist make the right first impression for Tri-City National Capital, Inc. to all of the new and future employees. A Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
The significance of NA in language teaching NA has received considerable attention in L2 curriculum design research during the last decades. Since curriculum designers are concerned with advocating meaningful learning opportunities for specific learners, integrating NA would provide them with deep insights into what and how to teach, in light of the learners’ perceived needs, the pedagogical requirements, and the institutional context. Moreover, integrating NA in curriculum design has contributed
has the potential to absorb every thought and action while wreaking havoc on the body. According to Narcotics Anonymous, “...it is our fellowship's collective experience and understanding that addiction is, in fact, a disease. (What is Addiction?, NA, 2015)” Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous are nonprofit organizations and safe havens for individuals who are ready and willing to combat addiction. These programs have proven to be successful treatment interventions through the 12-step