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Effectiveness and approaches in substance abuse treatment programs

Illicit drug abuse, prescription drug abuse and addiction, and alcoholism are all significant contemporary social problems. All of those problems involve aspects or combinations of behavioral, physiological, or psychological dependence (Gerrig & Zimbardo, 2008).

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Budgeting priorities and resource management for police managers

Although municipal police departments are typically required to abide by many of the same accounting standards as private sector companies, there are some fundamental differences in the respective missions that are involved that must be taken into account in considering how their budgets should be…

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Why people disclose personal information to strangers

Intuitively, one would expect that it is always easier and more appropriate to discuss personal issues with close friends and acquaintances and to do so much less with relative strangers.

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Person-centered therapy and its criticisms in modern practice

Person-centered therapy brings a highly non-directive approach to the therapeutic relationship.

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Germany's complex process of confronting the Holocaust and Nazi past

Frei, Norbert. (2010, September). 1945-1949-1989: dealing with two German pasts. Frei, Norbert. (2010, September). 1945-1949-1989: dealing with two German pasts.

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Dallas Willard's vision of spiritual transformation and Christian growth

Dallas Willard's book, Renovation of the Heart, the author presents his views concerning the need for spiritual development and growth through an inner transformation that will align people with the inner self of Christ so that Christlikeness is a natural outpouring.

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Best fit concept in human resource management practices

In general, the concept of best practices is applicable throughout modern business management and administration.

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Sports and Americanization in late nineteenth-century American culture

Thinking about sports, one often focuses on simply the activity and entertainment value.

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Comedy film genres and their characteristics

Comedic texts and phrases have been found in Ancient Egyptian, Sumerian, and Babylonia texts; and of course, the Ancient Greeks took the art to a zenith using comedy and political satire as a way to influence public opinion on numerous issues (Henderson).

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Evidence-based care approaches for urinary incontinence in older adults

The percentage of older adults is increasing in many countries of the world, including the United States in particular. As the so-called Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age, more and more of these older adults will likely experience a number of age-related problems.

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