English 101--Fall 2021

Old and Alone: U.S vs Elder Abuse                                                 The term elder abuse encompasses intentional acts such as taking money from an elderly person and not caring for them or taking advantage of their assets when they are incapable of communicating for themselves. On the other hand, there is unintentional abuse, which occurs when family members and caregivers lack the time, training, or money to properly care for their loved ones, who wind up neglected as a result. According to the U.S. Department of Justice , elder abuse and financial exploitation are both crimes, but can be difficult to prove in court. The National Adult Protective Services Association's Kathleen Quinn recently told the Senate Special Committee on Aging elder abuse is common, mostly hidden, expensive, and lethal. The prevalence of elder abuse is expected to grow without strong regulations. Strong patient care policies and procedures are essential.                                       

  Effects of Alcohol Abuse   12/4/2021                                                                                                               https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/alcoholism-and-alcohol-abuse.htm      Effects o f Alcohol Abuse    There are many individuals that are suffering from too much stress or worry that would resort  to drinking alcoholic beverages to help them cope with their feelings.  Alcohol abuse  not only affects the person consuming  the alcohol ,  but also the well-being of those around.   Alcohol abuse is the most common addiction because it is so accessible for people to get their hands on. These steps can lead to serious issues such as  their m emory, reaction time, and even a rise in anxiety.  Many people  in the age range 30-60  end up in a situation like this after a tragedy occurred or something mentally is not right.   Not everybody goes through the effects of alcohol abuse, but the ones who  are  will   be   i mpact ed .   I person

November 30, 2021  The Negative Impacts of Substance Abuse in Adolescents A teenage girl experimenting with substances      The most commonly used substances among teens and young adults are marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco. These substances are commonly used by people of this age group without knowing the effects they have. The use of drugs and alcohol at a young age affects the growth and development of the body and brain that could be permanent. Teens that partake in substance use and abuse are often also included in risk-taking behaviors such as unsafe sex practices and impaired or dangerous driving. According to the CDC , the earlier in life someone starts to abuse substances is correlated with the higher risk of addiction in adulthood. The continued use of substances such as drugs and alcohol in adolescent years could greatly affect the health of a person as they age. Common long-term effects on an aging person include serious medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood