Impact of substance abuse on mental health.

The Research Paper: First Draft

Using the references you identified in the module 1, write a first draft of your paper in 2,500-3,000 words.

Include Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and References sections and headings.

ORDER CUSTOM, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPER

Refer to one of the journal references you are using and copy its writing style/format rather than APA (You can also typically go to the journal’s home page and find links to their exact rules). Identify which journal format you are using on the title page.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

NOTE: My Research Paper and references were as follows:

Mental Health and Drug Abuse: How One Affects the Other

Idriss A. Mansaray

Professor Michelle Davis

BIO 317 V Science Communication and Research

Grand Canyon UniversityFebruary 23, 2021

Mental Health and Drug AbuseSewell, C. (2015). Substance Abuse and Mental Health. WIMJ Open 2(1). DOI: 10.7727/wimjopen.2014.270

The researcher takes a special focus on the impact of substance abuse on mental health. A key focus is on the impact of marijuana use in the Caribbean. The issue of marijuana abuse is particularly important to the Caribbean as it has a focus on the vulnerable populations in the region especially adolescents. The cultural norm in society is a key element that encourages the use of marijuana as well as the consideration of legalization in many areas. The research finds that substance abusers are also exposed to other aspects such as physical and verbal abuse. These aspects place a stress level on the psychological well-being of an individual leading to alterations in mental well-being.

Claro, G. H., de Oliveira, M. A. F., Titus, J. C., Fernandes, I. F. A. L., Pinho, P. H., Tarifa, R. R. (2015). Drug use, mental health and problems related to crime and violence: cross-sectional study. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 23(6): 1173-1180. DOI: 10.1590/0104-1169.0478.2663