Fredrick Norfleet

Drug addiction is a process; consequently, when the process of addiction is disrupted, benefits flourish. Moreover, just by opening the pages of this book, 'Disrupt The Process of Drug Addiction, ' you have taken the first step to shift your life domain.

The Pursuit of Renewable and Sustainable Energy In the known universe, energy is fate's weaver. It fuels the stars, drives gravitational energy that results in planets revolving and breathes existence into the universe. Yet, humanity's pursuit of renewable and sustainable energy has been a defining idea in its evolutionary story on the third rock f...

Prologue: The Onset of Infinity It all commenced with a luminous burst of light. Before that illustrious moment, an endless void prevailed-the original state of the Cosmos bursting with boundless possibilities, acting as the birthplace. Presently, as minuscule spectators, humanity stands amidst an ever-expanding universe that defies our philosoph...

As an addiction professional, if I recognize substance abuse symptoms in a colleague. I would respond according to The NAADAC. The NAADAC states that 'the same professional consideration and confidentiality are afforded to everyone' (NAADC, 2011). I would engage my colleague concerning their substance abuse only on a professional footing. Furthermo...

The peer-reviewed article I chose in the Walden Library is 'Psychophysiology and brain imaging of cognition and affect following traumatic brain injury: An overview of the special issue' (Perlstein, W. M., & Larson, M. J., 2011). The article focuses on the scientific study of traumatic brain injury (TBI). It isn't easy to measure and comprehend TBE...

I am most interested in learning about thinking. The power of thinking can change an individual's behavior, which changes his or her life. For example, thinking involves judgment and reasoning; the slightest change in the aforementioned cognitive processes can change the outcome of one's day and even their life.

According to the article ‘Effectiveness of different models of case management for substance-abusing populations’ written by Wouter Vanderplasschen, Judith Wolf, Richard C. Rapp, and Eric Broekaert, ‘strengths-based model and generalist case management have proven to be relatively effective for substance abusers in general’ (Vanderplasschen, Wolf,...

Jordan Garcia is a thirteen-year-old male. In school, Jordan is showing behavioral and educational problems. Ms. Garcia, Jordan's mother, wisely believed it was necessary to seek treatment for her son Jordan. Ms. Garcia is supportive of Jordan's treatment. In the earlier period, Jordan was treated for ADHD. Jordan emanates from a multicultural envi...

Skills for Efficient Case Management

Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation - Applying Models for Addictions Case Management

According to the article ‘Effectiveness of different models of case management for substance-abusing populations’ written by Wouter Vanderplasschen, Judith Wolf, Richard C. Rapp, and Eric Broekaert, ‘strengths-based model and generalist case management have proven to be relatively effective for substance abusers in general’ (Vanderplasschen, Wolf,...

After reviewing George's Case record, I noticed several relevant details. First, under the presenting problem heading, George is not willing to the treatment of his alcohol addiction. For example, George's case record states, 'George did not seem committed to being there. He didn't feel he had a problem' (Georges Case Record). This is relevant beca...

The case management role in addiction treatment is vast. 'Meeting clients and assessing their strengths and Needs, developing a plan with the client, monitoring services, and following the client' (Summers, 2015) are vital roles that case management takes to ensure a positive outcome for their client. For example, the client may reveal deep-seated...

According to Summers, today, case managers are seen as a significant service in almost all social service settings and are viewed as the most important way to prevent relapse, track clients' needs, and support progress toward good health' (Summers, 2015). Therefore, I consider the outpatient setting the most challenging aspect of the case managemen...

Schizophrenia is a severe mental malady in which people understand reality atypically. Those who suffer from Schizophrenia experience hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking. Behavior becomes so impaired that it hinders daily functioning and causes the suffering to become disabled in many ways. An individual suffering from Schi...

The three stages of non-REM sleep are Stage 1 sleep, Stage 2 sleep, Stage 3 sleep, and Stage 4. During Stage 1 sleep, i.e., light sleep, 'the brain activity of the individual EEG pattern shifts to theta waves, with a 4–7 Hz frequency' (Garrett, 2017, p. 452). Stage 1 sleep is a behavioral pattern transition period between wakefulness and sleep. Sta...

Neuroscientists continue to develop an understanding of brain structure. They began to 'shift their focus from drive as a tissue need to drive as a condition in particular parts of the brain' (Garrett, 2017, p. 182). For instance, sexual activity, like other drives and behaviors, involves a network of brain structures. This almost seems inevitable...

When it comes to sexual orientation, it is important to note 'that gender identity does not always match a person's sexual orientation' (Garrett, 20171031, p. 180). At present, little is known about the brain structures involved in human sexual behavior; researchers do know that the PVN neurons secrete the hormone/neuromodulator oxytocin. Oxytocin...

Simple Screening Instrument for Substance Abuse Disorders

A description of the brain's basis of eating behavior begins in the hypothalamus. The two places in the hypothalamus that control hunger and eating are 1. The Ventromedial Nuclei gives a signal to stop eating. 2. The Lateral Hypothalamus provides the signal to start eating. Post a description of the brain's basis for eating behaviors. According to...

Donald Hebb, an influential Canadian neuropsychologist, sought to understand the function of neurons' contributions to the learning process. As a result, in 1940, he created the Hebb rule. The Hebb rule states, 'if an axon of a presynaptic neuron is active while the postsynaptic neuron is firing, the synapse between them will be strengthened' (Garr...

My thoughts on animal consciousness and awareness are affirmative. I believe animal research subjects are alive just as humans are alive. Humans are animals. Humans are terrestrial, just as animals are earthbound. Like humans, animals have locomotion abilities. Like humans, animals can perform complicated tasks. Like humans, animals developed open-...

To repeat out loud a sentence I just read or heard first; I must be able to detect it. If the sentence is read, my optic nerve and other nerve bundles deliver the detected information, i.e., text to the visual cortex located in the back of my brain. If the information is spoken, i.e., words, then I will use the auditory cortex located near my ears...

Definition: Prosopagnosia is a neurological disorder. The disorder inhibits the ability of humans to recognize faces. Prosopagnosia is also face blindness and facial agnosia. According to the National Institute of Health/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, “depending upon the degree of impairment, some people with prosopagnosia...

Information transmits through the nervous system via neurons. According to Garrett, “neurons are responsible for all the things we do—our movements, our thoughts, our memories, and our emotions” (Garrett, 20171031, p. 22). By design, neurons are straightforward; however, they perform a complexity of functions witing the nervous system. Neurons exis...

Tennesse Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors require that all addiction professionals seeking certification or licensure submit an official application (RULES GOVERNING LICENSURE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS, 2009) along with the $260.00 application fee. The candidate must be at least twenty-one years of age. The minimum education re...

After considering the scenario, Angela has come for therapy at the family counseling center. During a telephone conversation with Terrence, Angela reports that she has marital troubles, sleeplessness, and sufferers from depression. During a visit with Terrence, Angela was nervous, scratched her skin, and had a persistent cough. Furthermore, Angela...

The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test's (MAST) objective is to deliver a prompt and useful screening for lifetime alcohol-related difficulties and alcoholism. The MAST is intended to screen for alcohol-related problems within the general public, for example, adults and adolescents. Created in 1971 (T, 2020), MAST is 'the most widely used assessmen...

According to Perkinson, 'the clients must recognize the severity of their illness, understand their self-defeating relationship with substances, and apply the tools of recovery' (Perkinson, p. 242). Therefore, skill clinicians use addiction screening, assessments, and clinical assessments in conjunction as tools to develop recovery and treatment pr...

Based on the review of the Jane Roberts case study show the following mental characteristics. She lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, by herself. She has lived in Sioux Falls for the past 5 years. She has a high school education. She is self-employed as a beautician at The Cut Above' (Perkinson, p. 254). Considering the facts mentioned above, Jane...

According to Grace Hennessy, M.D., the goals of assessing patients with substance-related disorders are: 1. Identify the presence of a substance-related disorder, as well as signs of harmful or hazardous use so that prevention and early intervention may take place 2. Make an accurate diagnosis and relating this to any other co-occurring medical or...

According to Elsevier, "peer review has been a formal part of scientific communication since the first scientific journals appeared more than 300 years ago" (Elsevier, 2015). The peer-review process substantiates the elements and legitimacy of scientific research articles and journals. The peer-review process works this way; Step 1, a scientist, co...

The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) states, 'I shall refrain from using any methods that could be considered coercive such as threats, negative labeling, and attempts to provoke shame or humiliation' (Perkinson, 2016, p. 816). It is my final analysis that negative labeling has no place in the addiction assessment...

Article one description; The BDMA (brain disease model of addiction) postulates that addiction is a brain disease caused and made worse by substance use and abuse. The substances taken by the individual damages brain activity and systems involved in reward and pleasure-seeking. According to Volkow, MD, ‘the evidence supports that BDMA “helped deliv...

A description of two examples from the scenario, 'Starting the Process' (2012b), that demonstrates how a female professional addiction counselor followed and did not follow, the APA and NAADC ethical codes and principles. For more information visit https://fbnorfleetpublishing.com/open-for-discussion-online-journal

According to Perkinson, 'In time, the addict's brain adapts to the point that he or she cannot get high and cannot get sober. This is when addicts feel hopeless, helpless, and powerless, and their lives are unmanageable. This is when many of them commit suicide or come in for treatment' (Perkinson, 2016, p. 2), and the addictions assessment can beg...

Intelligence is first the acquisition and then the application of the knowledge in the form of abilities. For example, a student goes to medical school to acquire medical knowledge and competences to become a doctor. However, medical education alone does not make the student a doctor. But, once the medical student demonstrates medical Intelligence,...

Parenting styles are essential because they affect child development in many ways. For example, parenting style can influence a child's biological (healthy diet) and psychological (behavior). According to Morin, A. "The way parents interact and discipline their child will influence them for the rest of their life" (Morin, 2019, P. 1). This research...

The scope of this article is to encourage discussion concerning Developmental Milestones: Infants and Toddlers with Cognitive Developmental Disabilities. The complete article can be found at HTTP://www.fbnorfleetpublishing.com

The scope of this article is to encourage discussion concerning the environmental factors that affect infant development. The complete article can be found at https://fbnorfleetpublishing.com/open-for-discussion-online-journal

The scope of this article is to encourage discussion concerning the environmental and genetics impact on fetal development caused by drinking and stress. The complete article also at https://fbnorfleetpublishing.vistaprintdigital.com/open-for-discussion-online-journal

The scope of this article is to examine the contribution of classical theorists to contemporary developmental theorists: Using a cognitive-Developmental and developmental cognitive neuroscience perspective.

This article examines how Bandura’s bobo doll experiment shaped the development of social learning theory. The limitations in the design of the bobo doll study are also distinguished. Note, until now the study continues to evolve the social learning theory as more researches build upon it. Therefore, no study is truly finite as new knowledge based...

This article considers how the role of cognitive and social-emotional processes impact the lifespan development of humans. The cognitive-development process and the social-development process of users of the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood app and the Kim Kardashian animated avatar are analyzed. The effects upon the cognitive-development processes of the...

This article is about the Humanistic psychological perspective. This article also explains how nature-nurture and bio-psycho-social factors contribute to human behavior according to the Humanistic view. Finally, this article analyzes the interplay between biology and the environment and how they can impact human behavior.

The scope of this article is to encourage intellectual conversation concerning ethics and the geriatric population. The geriatric population adds to civilization a valuable knowledge base, experiences, and leadership. As a culture, we must operate together to produce a continuum of care, protection, and goodness-of-fit ethics when planning and cond...