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Scientific Method in Research

The scientific method allows us to pose questions, test questions, and analyze results. Through observation and research we begin to
understand the world around us. Consider research you have read about or been a part of and analyze the following in one page:
Was the Scientific method followed? How?
What pieces were or were not part of it? (Randomization, study type, placebos, etc.)
For the second part, present a research project you would like to propose in approximately one page.
How can it help us learn about basic principles of behavior?
How can you use the scientific method to find and address possible problems in your research design?
This paper should be 2pages in length and use APA formatting (cover page, paper body formatting, citations, and references

Environmental Waste Management

Background
We all generate far too much waste, including “recyclable” materials. Waste is the quintessential
“externalized” cost where those costs of dealing with waste are inequitably distributed locally and globally.
Policies and programs aimed at waste reduction and environmentally sound handling have been promoted for
decades and yet the challenges of achieving these goals continue to mount. Within the past two years new
initiatives have been signaled by the federal and provincial governments to reduce waste generation and to
promote the safe handling of waste (e.g., CCME 2018, 2019).
According to jurisdictional authority, the Province mandates that municipalities handle residential waste
whereas the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (IC&I) sectors are responsible for managing their own
wastes as specified under the Environmental Protection Act1
. The Blue Box Program is managed by each
municipality. Thus, the destination of waste for final disposal and recycling differs according to whether you
are at the University (IC&I sector), a shop or restaurant, City of Toronto, Vaughan, Peel, York etc. The ultimate
destiny of recycled materials shifts according to market conditions but is often unknown. What is known is
that the current situation is unsustainable as the need for landfills space grows, and recycling programs falter.
Goal
To discover what items contribute most to your greatest solid waste stream (including all items that are
discarded as final waste and intended for recycling) and to recommend practical steps that you can take to
reduce your generation of waste including recyclable materials.
Your Assignment
1. Conduct a 2-day waste audit. Keep a list of all specific types (e.g., uncoated paper, coffee cup), the volume of
each type that you discard and the location of where you have discarded this item over 2 days according the
categories of waste streams:
• Garbage (cannot be recycled)
• Recycling (including which recycling stream if that option is available)
• Compost
Report the results of your waste audit in a table indicating the specific type of each waste, its volume (e.g.,
cm3), and the location where it was discarded over two days. Please summarize the data where possible by
adding together the same type of item discarded at the same location over the 2-day period.
2. For the two specific types that constitute the largest source of waste answer the questions listed below. The
“largest source” is usually defined according to volume but could also be expressed as weight.
2.1 What is the likely destination of each of the two types of waste that you discarded over that 2-day period?
A destination could be: landfill and bonus if you know the location of the landfill; recycling stream (e.g.,
1 https://rco.on.ca/resources/how-waste-is-regulated/
2
aluminum cans are very likely recycled by re-refining, but plastic bags are likely not recycled but rather are
likely landfilled or exported2
. This answer must be supported by a minimum of one reference per item where
the reference is from a reputable source that could include a news outlet.
2.2 What is one action that you can take to reduce the volume of each of the two wastes discarded?
2.3 What reasonable policy/policies or regulation(s) could be taken by the provincial or federal government to
reduce the volumes of each type of waste discarded? You need to specify which level of government and the
answer must be realistic.

Addiction Treatment Plan

Addiction Treatment Plan
For this assignment, you will use the same case selected for Unit 5 assignment and analyze the sections of the treatment plan template. This treatment plan will address both the addiction and any co-occurring mental health diagnoses identified in Unit 5 assignment. The conclusions reached in Unit 5 assignment regarding the specific DSM-based diagnoses, strengths, and challenges should take into consideration any feedback from your instructor. Make any needed revisions to Unit 5 assignment before developing the treatment plan. Include your revised assessment summary (the last section of Unit 5 assignment) as part one of this assignment. Follow the template provided to formulate a treatment plan for your selected case.
Assignment Instructions
* Identify a specific counseling theory that will guide interventions to work with the client and family system.
* Analyze the cultural considerations for the case and how the theory will guide multicultural appropriate application.
* Based upon the assessment summary, analyze the appropriate level of care.
* Analyze systemic interventions addressing how to include the primary support persons in treatment.
* Analyze referrals that may be needed and a plan to coordinate with other treatment professionals.
You are encouraged to use course readings to support your treatment plan. Please note that optional articles can be easily accessed by copying and pasting the title of the article into the search box for Summon on the landing page of the Capella University Library.
Assignment Requirements
* Written communication: Written communication is thoughtful and free of errors that detract from the overall message.
* APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to the current APA style and formatting.
* Number of resources: Minimum of 6 scholarly sources. Distinguished submissions will likely exceed this number.
* Length of paper: 5-8 typed, double-spaced pages. Additionally, a title page and references page.
* Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Case scenario
Hori.
Meet Hori
Hori is a 60-year-old male of Polynesian decent. He is married and the father of three adult children who all live on their own. Hori worked at a
food processing plant for 20 years and advanced into a supervisory role until the company relocated a year ago leaving him unemployed for over 6 months. Hori is proud that he supported his family and created a home where his children were able to grow up and enjoy a good
education. Unfortunately, he saved little for his own retirement and has not told his wife that their meager savings will soon be depleted. Hori
recently found a position working in a recycling facility, but it pays only a fraction of what his previous position did. Hori is anguished as to how he will support his wife, and his mother who came to live with them from Fiji.

Hori often has a few drinks as he pays the bills late at night.
The Bills are Piling Up
Hori often pays bills after his wife and mother go to bed at night. He doesn’t want them to worry so he spends time carefully calculating the minimum payment for each creditor and noting on a calendar how late the payment can be mailed. His concentration has been rather poor so this takes him longer than usual. In spite of his efforts, some creditors have begun to call the house when the payments were late. His spirits have been steadily sinking as the reality of their finances broke his more characteristic optimism. He tells his family he is simply tired from the physical demands of this new job when they comment on how tired he looks, but this is only partly true. Lately, he has begun to drink as he pays the bills at night to help ease his mind. He has trouble sleeping so he reasons that maybe a drink or two may help him unwind. As he drinks, the reality of the bills do not go away so he drinks a little more. This pattern has developed into a nearly nightly cycle of looking at the bills and drinking as he makes little progress toward a solution. His situation is appearing increasingly hopeless. His life insurance policy is one bill he makes certain to pay. It may be his final option.
Hori. Hori’s supervisor.
Trouble at Work
In the past month, Hori has found it difficult to get up in the morning for work due to his late nights with the bills. He has been late to work three times and the last time, his supervisor smelled alcohol. He confronted Hori. Hori told him that he simply had grabbed the wrong shirt in the morning by accident. Perhaps, he spilled a little something on the shirt the last time he wore it. Hori’s supervisor shared how he had tried to cover his own drinking years ago and offered Hori the chance to save his job if he agreed to follow the company’s referral process as part of Employee Assistance Plan. Feeling cornered, Hori agreed.
Imagine that you are the counselor with whom Hori is meeting. Use the ASAM criteria and your course readings to address the following
questions.
How would you assess Hori’s potential for withdrawal? Do you have enough information to make a referral for detox services? What additional information is needed?
(Maximum 2500 characters)
What medical and mental health conditions and complications need to be considered in Hori’s case? What questions would you like to ask of Hori or his family?

(Maximum 2500 characters)
How does Hori’s readiness to change affect the recommendations you will be making for level of care? How would you assess Hori’s readiness to change? What additional questions might provide more information?
(Maximum 2500 characters)
Based upon the information you’ve begun to outline and Hori’s potential support system in a recovery environment, which levels of care can be eliminated as inappropriate based upon what you already know?
(Maximum 2500 characters)
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This was my feedback from instructor last paper
OVERALL COMMENTS
Great job clearly assessing and discussing the case of Hori and his addictive disorder. Clear discussion surrounding the assessments. From the assessment phase, we gather valuable clinical information about the client and are then able to make a correct set of diagnoses as you have done. Lastly, good work with communicating professionally in your paper. I think you’re well on your way toward a fantastic final project!