research and then communicate through a presentation the following 2 elements for the chosen health topic are Substance abuse ( students or families)..The presentation should include a minimum of one slide for each element: Element*****Symptomatic impact of the health issue for individuals Element****** Impact of the health issue on academic and social progress and learning outcomes for students.
Essay Answer
Symptomatic Impacts of Substance Abuse
vIt leads to feelings of exhilaration and showing excess confidence
vCan cause behavior changes and aggressive behavior Hogue & Robbins (2014).
vBrings about irritability, paranoia and anxiety
vCauses confusions (Becker, 2016).
vDelusions, hallucinations and hence loss of concentration
vLeads to rambling or rapid speech
vLeads to increased energy and restlessness
vDilated pupils Becker (2016).
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Impacts on Academic and Social Progress of Students
vIt causes reduced academic performance due to inability to master content
vMay lead to absenteeism and hence poor learning
vRambling speech affects communication and may be a challenge to the learning process
vRestlessness has negative impacts on concentration levels hence reduced learning
vLeads to consequent dropout (Dunne et al., 2015)
vPoor speech prevents effective social interactions
vBeing easily irritated lowers the ability for the victim to form stable networks with others
vRambling speech affects communication which is an essential social function Robbins (2014).
vIt may lead to poor decision making Causes feelings of isolation, anxiety and aggression hence hindering social progress (Becker, 2016).
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References
vHogue, A., & Robbins, M. (2014). Evidence base on outpatient behavioral treatments for adolescent substance use: updates and recommendations 2007–2013. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. 43 (5): 695–720.
vBecker, J. (2016). Sex differences, gender and addiction. Journal of Neuroscience Research. 95 (1–2): 136–147.
vDunne, E. M., Burrell, L. I., Diggins, A. D., Whitehead, N. E., & Latimer, W. W. (2015). Increased risk for substance use and health‐related problems among homeless veterans. The American Journal on Addictions. 24 (7): 676–680.
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