Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness
Identify a vulnerable population: Gil Martin, a Hispanic-American male
In the identified neighborhood, the Martin family shows a number of potential problems in its configuration. Most notably, the patriarch of the family Gil Martin is dealing with the sorrows of his mother, who has been recently widowed. Gil suffers from chronic back pain, and takes an analgesic called Percocet which is potentially addictive for the pain. He also suffers from high cholesterol and takes Lipitor to keep his cholesterol in check. He lives in a 'blended' or reconstituted family with his wife Helen and their children, along with children from previous marriages.
As a Hispanic-American, Gil Martin defies many stereotypes. He is a hard-working man and a good father. His job offers him health insurance and he is doing his best to manage his adolescent children's difficulties and conflicts. He is a part of the growing ranks of Hispanics in the U.S. "The Hispanic population in the United States grew by 43% in the last decade, surpassing 50 million and accounting for about 1 out of 6 Americans" (Cesar 2011). However, his health problems could escalate in a problematic fashion, given the potential risks of addiction. "The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, or DEA, classifies Percocet as a schedule II narcotic, which means it carries a high potential for abuse. As such, the DEA does not allow refills on Percocet prescriptions - the individual must visit a doctor to get a new prescription" (Percocet addition, 2012, Eopiates). Any person who takes Percocet on a regular or even a semi-regular basis runs the risk of becoming addicted.
An estimated 1.9 million persons in the U.S. meet diagnostic criteria for Percocet addiction (Percocet abuse in America, 2012, Percocet abuse help). Even though Gil was prescribed the painkiller for medical reasons and appears to use it judiciously (he does not use it when he is working), the drug still has a high potential for abuse, because of its effects on the reward center of the brain. "A dramatic increase in the nonmedical use of prescription opioids (also known as analgesics, narcotics, and painkillers) has occurred over the past 10 years. In 2002, an estimated 29.6 million Americans reported having...
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