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Substance Use And Addiction During Pregnancy, Jessica Fowler

Integrated Studies

Substance Use and Addiction During Pregnancy.

Babies born addicted to opioids, and stimulants is a major problem in the United States. Mothers are often tested during pregnancy and given a treatment plan. Sadly many mothers struggle with their addiction and end up using harmful drugs throughout the pregnancy, causing neonatal abstinence syndrome, and developmental issues. These babies are often treated and put into a protective custody, while the mother receives treatment or permanently.

I have giving 5 ways that we are going to look into the issues related to addiction during and after pregnancy.

1. Addiction screenings and treatment during pregnancy. …

Texting And Driving:The Impact Of Technology In The 21st Century, Byron Hawkins

Integrated Studies

This is an extensive paper on the views of texting and driving covering many different topics surrounding the dangers of this now popular risk. With the advancement of cars and technology in general we meet a broad topic that is not discussed enough yet causes several fatal collisions annually. In this paper texting and driving will be covered as it varies by analyzing factors such as the advancement of technology and phones, age and gender differences, impulsive behavior, differences in cultures, driving under the influence, and many other factors that tie into this drawn out prevalent behavior. The world and …

Shift Or Schism: A Look At The Shifting Landscape Of Church Leadership In Western Kentucky, Schuyler Neil Vowell

Integrated Studies

Leadership plays a huge role in the success of churches. However, the different models of leadership and different leadership qualifications have caused many shifts and schisms throughout church history. This thesis takes a brief look at the shifts in denominations and how that has effected church leadership in Western Kentucky churches.

Change In Education: Technology, Politics & Funding, Chastity White

Integrated Studies

In this paper I will discuss changes that have occurred in the United States Education system over the years. It will explore three particular topics that have had a strong impact on our education system which are technology, politics, and educational funding. Research and surveys conducted have shown both the positive and negative effects on Education and its growth. The paper will explain the transformation of technology in classrooms and also discuss policies put in place by the government such as the No Child Left Behind Act and Title 1 Funding. Specifically, this paper will discuss how much the Education …