Alcohol and Substance Abuse

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Alcohol and Substance Abuse
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Executive Summary
Substance abuse is when you take illegal drugs. It can also be described as a condition when you
use prescribed medicines, alcohol, and other legal substances in the wrong way or too much.
Alcohol and substance abuse differ from drug addiction. This is because most individuals with
alcohol and drug abuse problems are easy to quit. On the other hand, addiction is a disease, and
victims cannot stop using the drugs even if the condition is causing them harm. Both legal and
illegal drugs have chemicals substances that alter the way our bodies and mind work. Alcohol
and substance abuse give a person some pleasurable feeling which relieves stress or can help
avoid fears and problems in life. Some commonly abused substances include alcohol, marijuana,
cocaine, heroin, and tobacco. Alcohol affects people in various ways. However, if you drink too
much and often, chances of facing an accident or injury go up. Heavy drinking is associated with
other health complications, such as liver problems.

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs
Drug abuse programs have been established to fight drug abuse, which is associated with
several health and social problems. Drug addiction is the main reason why the government has to
come up with programs and strategies to deal with alcohol and substance abuse. The way to drug
addiction starts the intended behavior of taking drugs, which, with time, becomes so hard to
choose not to take them (Felitti et at., 2019, p.774). Drug addiction can be treated through the
application of these programs, and it helps the victims abstain from using drugs and be
productive in their families and community at large by participating in community activities such
as social work and games. The plan argues that drug addiction us a complex condition that can
be treated, and it affects a person's health and behavior. Effective treatment for alcohol and drug
abuse should address all the victim's needs. Studies that have been carried out indicate that
staying in the treatment process can be critical, leading to some health complications. Healthcare
professional recommends patients who are victims of alcohol and substance abuse to undergo
counseling and other behavioral therapies because they are more effective.
Mission and Vision for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment
This program works out to reduce and prevent the dangers caused drug abuse through
education advocacy and intervention. Drug abuse treatment programs aimed at educating the
public about drug addiction (McCormick et al.,2019, p.332). This involves alerting them on the
impacts of misusing drugs on their health, family, work, and society. As the public learns about
the consequences of drugs and alcohol abuse, it is easy to reduce the stigma. This also
encourages victims to seek treatment and counseling, which will generally help in the reduction

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of substance abuse. Another objective of this program is to help people and families which are
affected by the addiction. The counselors involved in this program are neutral and
nonjudgmental, and they bring the community factual information, which helps them evaluate
their situation and motivate others about abstaining from drug abuse. The program believes that
prevention works effectively and can be a way of eliminating abuse of drugs such alcohol and
other substances. Reducing the number of teenagers involved in alcohol abuse must begin early
and continue throughout middle and high school. Programming the best practices and developing
skills needed by youths to make the best choices helps build opportunities to establish a positive
community involvement (Osilla et al.,2016). Alcohol and substance treatment program believe
that it is significant to advocate for treatment, especially for addicted people and also for social
policy issues which supports the mission and vision of the program. The program respects all
members of society regardless of their social and financial situation. It does so by treating all its
employees, clients, suppliers, and other groups with mutual respect and recognizing the
significance of diversity. The program demonstrates a high level of accountability to staff,
clients, funders, and the community at large.
Ethical Considerations for Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program
The term ethics implies theoretical considerations removed far away from the everyday
activities. Employees working under this program continuously face ethical dilemmas on an
individual and social level. Ethics is a systematic tactic towards moral matters in society, and it
critically evaluates the choice and actions taken by people to handle various situations faced in
everyday life like drug abuse (Wright et al.,2016, p.539). The antiquity of how society outlooks
people addicted to alcohol and substance abuse is compromised by emotions, biases, and
misconceptions that have negatively impacted the care of drug addicts. For example, it’s normal