It will also discuss the effectiveness of these approaches with reference to the following case study. Case Study Shelley is an eighteen year old, living rough with a history of self-harm and drug abuse. ... This structured treatment guides the therapist on what to focus on and when by prioritizing treatment targets within each stage (Nickelson, 2013). ... Such invalidation is evident in Shelley's family history, and may explain her inability to cope with sudden, intense surges of emotion. ...

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However, the legal history of marijuana, properly called Cannabis sativa or simply cannabis, begin as early 1619. ... The Drug Enforcement Administration provides a comprehensive resource guide to the drugs they prohibit in their 2011 edition titled, "Drugs of Abuse". ... With the history and legality of cannabis in mind, prohibition fails to provide any significant moral or pragmatic benefit for society. Firstly, cannabis has been proven to have medical value by thousands of peer-reviewed studies. ... In order to gain legislative legitimacy, a series of well-funded studies must be c...

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