Discuss your relationship with the news. Do you keep up with current events/watch the news? How do you consume the news? Do you use an app on your phone? Social media? Radio? Watch/stream information from major news networks? Do you think that keeping up with the news/current events is important? Why or why not?
“A proposal is a structured, formal document that explains what you plan to research (i.e. your research topic; what is the area of interest), why it’s worth researching (i.e. your justification, why is this important), and how you plan to investigate it (i.e. your practical approach, this is the design of the study, qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods, longitudinal, etc). For this … Read more
1. Watch the video on – Cultural Humility 2. Write a journal entry based on the instructions below: a. Summarize the topic highlighting the key points on the video. b. Explained at least one point you have learned or had a different understanding. c. Explain how does, or will, this topic in the video influence your ethical and … Read more
Read the article on “Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders” and write three paragraphs on your understanding of the changes as it pertains to substance use disorders. One paragraph consists of 5 sentences.
This week you are learning about Hallucinogens. There is an argument that there is a possible therapeutic uses for serotonergic hallucinogens, particularly psilocybin, in treatment of anxiety, depression, and addiction. What are your thoughts about the use of hallucinogenic in treating mental health?
re the characteristics described in this chapter consistent or inconsistent with your experience/perception of Muslim and Arab American culture? Where do a majority of your perceptions about these groups come from?
Marijuana decriminalization and recreational use is a reality in NY State. What are your thoughts pro or con? This is a little different than the discussion for Week 3. Find at least one article to support your opinion.
Prescription opiates is an appropriate medical response for pain management. The prescriptions are from licensed medical professionals who are committed both ethically and professionally to prescribe responsibly. Using the internet, find an article on a physician who misused the privilege of prescribing medication for pain management. Discuss your thoughts on policy and appropriate steps to … Read more
With the use of tobacco products being identified as a major public health concern, should professional sports organizations (e.g., Major League Baseball) restrict their athletes’ use of tobacco products during games and public appearances? What are your thoughts as related to the idea that tobacco products are legal just like alcohol?
Cocaine is discussed in this chapter as a stimulant and noted as being a controlled substance. One of more frequent use of cocaine is in the form of crack. For this discussion, discuss your thoughts on how someone addicted to crack cocaine should be treated in terms of the law. Should they be mandated to … Read more