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Discourses, developmental dynamics, dependency and addiction : an exploration of the Lacanian perspective
(Dublin Business School, 2010)This study explores an understanding of the Lacanian discourses and developmental dynamics as they relate to, in particular, the study of addiction and dependency. The terminology used in the field is discussed. Examination ... -
An exploration of schizophrenia and the hidden addictions of nicotine and caffeine
(Dublin Business School, 2009)The objective of my thesis is to explore schizophrenia and the addictions of nicotine and caffeine with the help of library research. My hypothesis is that people with schizophrenia who do not have access to the delusional ... -
A profile of internet poker players and their gambling
(Dublin Business School, 2005)Poker has recently had a huge surge in popularity, particularly among young people. A consequence of this has been that literally millions of people have been gambling on poker on the Internet. Despite reports from treatment ... -
The role of mental health service ( Psychiatrists) and primary care services (GPs) in their treatment of dual diagnosis. A comparrative study.
(Dublin Business School, 2006)OBJECTIVE: This research study set out to compare two treatment services Primary Care Services (GPs) and Mental Health Services (psychiatrists) in their treatment of patients with dual diagnosis in an Irish population. ... -
A study to examine and compare levels of narcissism, separation anxiety and significant other relations in opiate misusers and non-opiate misusers
(Dublin Business School, 2006)This study's primary aim was to examine levels of narcissism in opiate misusers and compare their levels to non-opiate misusers. The study also looked at opiate misusers levels of separation anxiety and significant other ... -
Why is not everyone an addict ?
(Dublin Business School, 2009)The aim of this current research was to investigate 'Why is not everyone an addict? There were three main areas of inquiry. The first explored the relationships between other pathologies and addiction. Freud places alcoholic ...