Question

1. Have you, and/or a family member or friend, ever been prescribed a painkiller (opioid)?What concerns you the most about the opioid crisis (briefly explain)?

2. Do you feel that you are addicted to technology (be honest!)? Briefly explain why or why not. Also, identify and state any changes or issues you may be experiencing (based on the related videos in this module) due to your technology use.

3.How confident are you in being able to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship, and in taking steps to make positive/healthy changes for yourself or to help a loved one? Briefly discuss.

Answer 1

1. The misuse, exploitation and overuse of the drug opioid are one of the major concerns of drug dealers, traders and manufacturers across the globe. Prescription of pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl is one of the most serious national crisis that has profound impact upon social and overall economic welfare. Economic burden has one this as one of its most significant causes in the States.
2. Yes, indeed it is often felt by me that I am addicted to technology due to the nature of dependence upon smartphones are relying on them for most little tasks of the day. Setting an alarm clock, to making notes, calculating/computing, making files and doing most other tasks of the day with the help of a few clicks has made them indispensable in the lives of individuals today.
3. It is indeed important to be able to recognise a relationship that is toxic and which tends to drain one cognitively, emotionally and behaviourally. An abusive relationship may be toxic in terms of having detrimental impact on all these three areas. Being a psychologist, it becomes relatively easier due to the comfort of talking about emotions and communicating around them on most days. In order to help a loved one who may involved in the same would require a lot dedication and being a constant support system in order to pull them out of it successfully. This is a part of creating a safety net within a society, looking at it from a larger perspective. It is highly essential to create such an emotionally enabling environment in order to promote over-all well being as a society in totality.