SUBSTANCE AND ECONOMICS
Culture is a learned reaction, this human survival trait gives us a way to colonize and adapt to our environment. With out this key element, adaptation becomes complicated, and our species will die off. Archeologist have dug and scraped away the dirt, rocks and mud to bring us a glimpse of the past. Their fieldwork has shown us how we, as a whole, have biologically adapted to suit our modern needs in the environment that our ancestors have lived in. In addition, they also tell us how we have changed the natural environment as the population has increased in size. This brings us to substance and economics, a basic foundation in which a culture can survive. The definition of economics is reacting to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. For the definition of substance I have found two that compliment this cross-cultural comparison. One is ?material possessions, wealth, and property?. The second definition is ?that which gives stability or solidarity, confidence, and ground.? These definitions are not only evident in today?s modern social infrastructures but also evident in cultures of the past and the social order in other countries. We have come to understand that there are four ways to sustain a community that our evolution process has brought us to. These ways are hunting and gathering, fishing and gardening, herding, and agriculture. The longest known survival method is hunting and gathering.
This course of action was a main part of the old stone culture known as the Paleolithic period when hominids walked the land. They would gather berries, seeds, wild fruits, vegetables and even hunted wild game in the area. This type of practice is still used today in Africa and other parts of the world. Similarly, the Yiwara, who inhabit the heart of the Gibson Desert, have a lifestyle adapted to this arid environment. In the desert, there is no regular seasonal pattern of food-collecting, because there are no predictable seasons when plants can be expected to ripen. Thus, opportunistic movement towards rainfall and known water catchments spots also known as billabongs characterizes the subsistence of the Yiwara. Large game constitutes only a small part of the Yiwara diet, which is largely vegetarian. Lizards, rabbits provide most of the protein and are collected by everyone. Even these small animals are divided and shared among kin. Individual portions may be barely a mouthful, but nothing is wasted.
Substance abuse is a rapidly growing issue in today’s society. Drug addictions hinder and restrain people from everyday life events, dreams, accomplishments, and the relationships they have with friends and family members. A common reoccurring problem related to substance abuse is the issue of peer influence and peer pressure on trying and using drugs, which can vary from alcohol, tobacco and even the use of prescription drugs. The negative influences of peer pressure may promote drug use which can
difficult it is to get out of. Imagine that you are doing the very best that you can do but you are still neglecting your children because you are failing to meet their basic needs. This is a devastating reality for many families living in poverty. Economic root causes of poverty consist of; food insecurity, unaffordable food, access to nutritious food, access to clean drinking water, unaffordable medication, poor housing conditions, structural housing issues, under housing, and overpopulated housing
from it. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is: Multiple studies have found that FAS is the single most common cause of mental retardation that is completely preventable. When alcohol is consumed during pregnancy it acts as a teratogen, which means it is a substance that interferes with growth and development, and is capable of causing birth defects such as hearing loss, vision loss, reduced cognitive ability, and motor skill deficiencies. Flattened mid-face, short nose and a thinner upper lip are also common
subtly in various instances throughout The Hunger Games. In these instances, bread often presents itself as a physical substance, as well as, well-crafted symbols. The importance of bread as a symbol in Panem can be seen from various viewpoints (i.e. social, political, and economic status), and its physical significance is revealed in the diet of Panem citizens. The physical substance of bread is relevant as it is a source of livelihood for families in Panem. After reading the article Bread & Symbolism
In order to understand human well-being, the multi-faceted relationship between socio-economic factors and mental health is a topic of the highest importance. Socio-economic factors refers to factors such as income, education and employment status. These factors make up a ‘multidimensional construct, named socioeconomic status’ (CDC, 2023), and the disparity in these factors contributes to mental health issues in a multitude of ways. In order to address this question, this essay aims to focus on
The impact of various kinds of substances to cultural groups has historically been precipitated by the significance of particular substances on different cultural groups (Moore, 2010).This is mainly because the long term usage of these substances leads to the integration of the consumption of the substance into the cultural patterns of the given group. One such group that has been affected by the extensive usage of a particular substance is the Native American community. According to the Associated
Abstract Child abuse and neglect represent major threats to child health and well-being however, little is known about consequences for adult economic outcomes. Results indicate that adults with documented histories of childhood abuse and/or neglect have lower levels of education, employment, earnings, and fewer assets as adults, compared to match control children. There is a 14% gap between individuals with histories of abuse/neglect and controls in the probability of employment in middle age, controlling
has been interested in the consumption of substances that altered the mind or ones feeling. The consumption of substances can be broken down into legal and illegal substances. The question is, who are we to label certain substances illegal and prohibit others from using them by creating penalties for their use? If the importation, sale and use of drugs were legal, the open competition would eliminate the profitability of drug dealing. Without the economic incentive to commit violent crimes, the violence
reduction ideologies on the future of treatment for substance use disorders? A Review of the Literature A review of the literature reveals no clear-cut definition of harm reduction. Most experts are in agreement, however, that the primary emphasis of harm reduction strategies is to reduce the health, social, and economic consequences associated with alcohol and drug use. Implicitly or explicitly, complete abstinence is the goal of the vast majority of substance abuse service providers (MacMaster, 2004). Although
Introduction Throughout the United States, there are several substance abuse prevention programs. Substance abuse prevention programs are programs designed to help prevent the use of illegal and legal substances among individuals and families. Substance abuse prevention programs in the United States often targets adults. There countless substance abuse prevention programs for adults but not as many for adolescents and children. The focuses of the prevention programs chosen aimed at adolescents
family will transpire through, which are decision-making, restructuring, and recovery. It takes time and counseling to get a family successfully through divorce. Divorce on the family should be looked at through all aspects such as emotional, legal, economic, co parental, and psychic divorce (Wetchler & Hecker, 2015). How Divorce Affects A Family Divorce is a transition for families and it will take some time adjusting to the divorce life or having divorced parents. Inevitably, the whole family is
Many of the Indigenous peoples in Canada have faced trauma and abuse since colonialist arrived to what is now known as Canada. There are high proportions of Indigenous peoples who have become the victims to substances (i.e. illegal and prescribed) and alcohol. In comparison to non-Aboriginal Canadians, Aboriginal people have a higher level of drug usage and alcohol abuse (Currie). CBC News Network reports that First Nations peoples in British Columbia are “five times more likely to experience an
also correlate to my topic (Drug abuse effect on the family of an addict). Like both books, some scholarly articles also touch on the essential effects of drug abuse on families. The three main points that are focused throughout this essay is the economic effects, psychological effects, and family therapy approach. Although we already establish that Every member of the family is affected by the addiction, it doesn't
Substance Abuse a Social Problem Substance abuse is an issue that plays a major social problem in society, the effect of drugs on families and communities is destructive. This paper will discuss evidence showing how substance abuse is a specific social problem that is widespread, and is affecting every level of our judicial system. Many people turn to drugs for many different reasons, they will try just about anything to relieve the pain. In our society today many people go through devastating experiences
positive aspects of marijuana are beginning to surface. Marijuana should be legalized because it is relatively harmless when compared to other legal substances, entails economic benefits, and would allow the authorities to focus resources on illegal activity that affects the people they took an oath to serve. Marijuana poses fewer health-risks than many substances that are currently deemed legal by the government. It is often argued that marijuana is addictive, and that it is harmful to one’s health. It