Impact of Drug Addiction on Families

Drug addiction is amongst the most serious social issues humanity faces. Unfortunately, it is a stubborn one. No socio-economic strata is immune from its debilitating effects. There are rich people who abuse drugs. There are impoverished people who abuse drugs. It transcends all races and creeds. It's an sad, awful stain on the human fabric.

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If there's one thing that's made clear from drug abuse however, is that it isn't a "victimless" crime. Addiction does more than harm the user's body and mind; it also devastates families. Those immediately surrounding the users are swept up in a cross fire of detrimental consequences. The negative implications of drugs in the family are numerous and reaching.

There is always hope, however. Hope is the glue that binds the fracturing family together. It's the hope that the next day will be better. That the drug will no longer have its terrible vice grip on the family and that things can return to normal. Hope is a gift in these trying times. It's important to have a strong supply.

But hope is only fueled through two breeds of knowledge. One is of the inclement harm that will befall the victims. The other is of the benefice that will be theirs when they stop. Without the first, hope has no real grounding-- what, after all, are they hoping to avoid. The other is shown through personable examples. Through people who managed to find the better way in life.

What We Hope to Avoid:

The negativity permeating drug addiction is colossal in scale and scope. It would be less traumatic if it only impacted one aspect of family life. There's already enough bad in friction between spouses or between the children and parents .Unfortunately, the effects are far worse than just that.

Houses that experience drug abuse in the parents or providers have a higher chance of being dragged down to abject poverty. Drugs actually force the body to make certain things a priority that, objectively, shouldn't be. For instance, the need for a fix forces people to spend their money on drugs instead of on food for their family. When it's the children who suffer addiction, there's a greater chance of items of value being stolen and pawned off. All for the sake of a chemical high.

As if the financial instability wasn't bad enough, then they have to deal with a prevalence of violence. Studies show that those houses that use drugs tend to be homes for violence and breeding grounds for physical confrontation.

And then we reach the children. The most vulnerable of all. These are the people who suffer the most. Study after study shows that they become neglected and abused. Even when they don't, their neurological makeup is so that they might as well have been. Then begins the generational cycle of abuse and despair. One example of this can be seen in the documentary on the infamous White family. They have multiple generations of abusers in their family from the eldest to their youngest children. It's a sad reality that they live in.

What We Hope to Achieve:

Suffering doesn't have to be a permanent fixture in these families. Indeed, it is possible to find the strength to overcome their vices and become stronger for it. 

Take Darcy, for instance. Darcy was an average kid from an upper middle class area. Her background was nice and affluent. Yet, she felt the need to try drugs. She quickly found herself stealing from her family, including her trusting grandmother, all so she could fund her next high. Eventually though, she found the strength to overcome her addiction. With the help of her family, Darcy has been clean for some time now.

If you want a more public case, look no further than that publicized by the famous Orlando charity, To Write Love on Her Arms. The organization was initially formed to help their friend Renee with her addiction. With the love and support of her friends, family, and a surprising number of anonymous Internet benefactors, she managed to become clean and work towards a better life.

Even in families where addiction is a chronic problem like the Whites, there is still hope. One of their family members Poney White managed to leave home and escape the negativity of his family. Although he was once an addict himself, he's currently clean. These three cases show that it's possible to overcome this tragic issue. There is always hope.

Author: Claire

Sources:

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wild_and_Wonderful_Whites_of_West_Virginia#section_1
http://www.twloha.com/faq/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/221752-the-negative-effects-of-drug-abuse-on-a-family/
http://www.drug-addiction-support.org/drug-addiction-stories.html

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Small Double Bed Frames

Although single beds are generally the go-to choice of parents for furnishing a kid’s bedroom, they are far from being the only good option. Have you for example ever considered a small double size bed  as a transition bed for your child?

Small double beds are though a great option once your kid is ready to move out of its baby crib to a more “grown up” bed. They typically accommodate a 120cm wide and 190cm long mattress and will allow your kid to easily grow in a small double bed for many years to come.

We have put together a few recommendations to help you narrow down your options when deciding one small double bed for your teenager to be.

Choose a durable mattress

Even if your kid will eventually ask for sleeping in a double bed and this sooner than you expect, a child could easily grow into a small bed which will save you to buy a new one when it hits its teenager years. This bed size has the advantage of being large enough to accommodate two people which makes it the perfect solution when having occasional friends to sleepover. You should therefore go for a very durable and supportive mattress that will last at least 8 years.

Consider storage options

Small single beds measure 48’’ by 75’’ which is roughly equivalent to 120cm x 190cm. If space is a variable you need to work with when furnishing a kid’s bedroom you can still take a look closer at smart storage solutions such as underbed drawers or even storage beds. Divan sets and ottoman beds both come in the small double size and do a great job at offering extra storage space for bed linen and bulky items such as pillows.

Pick out a style

The transition from a crib bed to a small double bed generally comes with a complete bedroom makeover as it is more likely that your kid outgrew both the furniture and the bedroom décor. When it comes to beds, there are a lot more style options to choose from. Whether you would to bring a modern feel or a classical look to your kid’s bedroom you can choose a leather bed, or a bed frame made from wood, metal or even in upholstery so that it suits its new preferences and tastes.

  

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Increase Your Employment Chances By Blackberry Certifications

You must have heard about blackberry, well we aren't talking about the fruit, but the Smartphone designed and developed by a wireless device and telecommunication company, Research In Motion or RIM. The amazing phone is now in everyone’s pocket because of its cool smart features such as email and text messaging, social networking, GPS, Camera with video recording, and media player. Very few of us really know that the Blackberry also provides golden opportunity to get your skills recognized by various Blackberry certifications. 

Let’s talk about the Blackberry certifications:

A career with the smart phone industry is now a very much preferred option for IT professionals. The huge worldwide customers of BlackBerry Smartphone and BlackBerry Server software are already there to be served through your skills and knowledge. It can do a world of good if your skills and knowledge are certified by one of the world’s leading Smartphone and server software producers, Blackberry Certification. Today, in this Smartphone booming marketplace the demand for skilled and expert BlackBerry professionals is growing day by day so as your employment chances.  

Various Certifications Blackberry provides:

Blackberry provides various certifications in their four streams named as Plan and Design, Manage and Monitor, Support and Troubleshoot and Solution Sales. Under these streams certifications for the different roles in BlackBerry BCSA Certification are Certified Support Specialist, Certified Server Support Expert, Certified System Administrator, Certified Solution Designer, Certified Technical Sales Specialist, and MVS Certified Integration Analyst are available to enhance your professional skills and credibility.

For information related to various Blackberry certifications you can tune in to their official website. All the information and guidance about their exams can be found there easily. Apart from their official website their information can also be obtained through the BlackBerry Academic Program. Although, the student can’t sign up for the program, your institution can. You can be benefited from courses provided by the BlackBerry Academic Program exclusively for the BlackBerry certification exam.   

Besides these recourses, different educational websites are also a good option for their information. The internet has many websites, which provide Blackberry certifications study materials and examination tips and guidance. However, you must only rely on reputed online resources. Not all of them are genuine, so before spending your money do a proper research. Once you get yourself prepared and ready, it’s time for a BlackBerry Certification Exam.

How do you register for the exam?

Well, registering for an exam of BlackBerry certification is very easy. Visit their website, and select the suitable certification stream, and click the button which says “Register Now”. It will open a test service provider, where you can select your convenient day and time for your exam. You can also walk into their test centers or use your phone for the registration. All the examination terms and regulations can be accessed though the Blackberry Certification Program Guide.

The various RIM products are very complex and require an expert professional when their customers need any kind of help. Become a BlackBerry certified professional and make the world realize your importance of your skills and knowledge. 

I am John S Lam from PrepNerds; Let take benefit of ISEB Certifications material efficiently and get guaranteed success. Check out free demo of all certifications Exam.

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What to Look for at the Time of Purchasing Nighty?

Nighty is a perfect choice of garment which most of the woman prefer to wear during nights after completing the tiresome work from dawn to dusk. Nighty in common wear as a loose piece along with an outer garment which may be a dressing gown usually which is matching in color to the inner piece. Nighty gowns ensure women to enjoy a good sleep comfortably. Nighty may be stylish or conventional, when women wear it, they will have a beautiful outlook. Nighty when wear usually enhance the outlook of the femininity of a women.

Nighties- An elegant clothing style

Most of the women prefer to wear nighties which are made up of satin or silk or of any similar thicker fabric as they are not revealing. Even if they wear such nighties at home, beaches and swimming pools they may not be transparent. Also while cooking; it is advisable to wear nighties made up of cotton. Nighties may be made up of lace, cotton, silk, chiffon, satin, nylon, mesh and so on. Also there are different varieties, designs, colors, sizes and shapes of nighties to suit the requirement of different structured women.

Varieties of Nighties

The Nighties may be sleeveless or with sleeve and also if in case of sleeve nighties they are available with different style of necklines. In recent trends, most of the women wish to wear sleeveless nighties. Also, it will give one to have a graceful and elegant appearance if she makes a choice of sleeve to wear for a sleeveless nighty that matches with the color of the nighty. To make the nighty to have a stylish outlook, one  can wear accessories like buckles, patches of embroidery work, bows of small size, ribbons, frills, laces along with it.

Points to be noted while purchasing nighties

Always it is important to be familiar with the correct size and shape of one’s body, prior to buying a nighty. It is advisable to know the measurement of shoulder to ankle or knee and also from right side shoulder to left side shoulder. Also, using measurement tape, one can measure the waist and hip size which helps to choose a correct size nighties. It is must that nighties should cover flaws and insecurities. Hence, it is must to make a correct size, style and shape of nighty. Nighties should not be of exact fit as it should be comfortable and easy to breath. While sleeping, if it is not comfortable, consciousness will be tend to correct the dress thereby one can experience a disturbed sleep. Hence, it should be breathable to enjoy a sound sleep during night. Also, during summer season, it should maintain a cooling effect in the body. As per the choice of women who is wearing the nighty, they can opt for knee-length, hip-length or may be a floor-length size. One can make a choice of long size night gown if she is tall. One can search online for understanding the best option of nighties by comparing all the brands like Enamor and offer.

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