Marijuana is a drug that comes from Cannabis sativa also known as hemp. Marijuana is an old naturally psychoactive substance known to many. The plant grows naturally in many countries. Despite the fact that marijuana is a drug used for both recreational and medicinal purposes, the drug still remains illegal...
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Demographic shifts refer to the population change in structure due to factors such as declining birth rates, increasing immigration and longer life expectancy. The majority demographic shift occurs when there are increased birth rates, low mortality rate, increased standard of living and increased level of immigrants. The minority demographic shift...
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A government's approach to drug policy is very important to drug users, suppliers, and drug addiction rehabilitation’s professionals. In the United States, the ethnic majority-minority shift is going to affect what the government's approach will be in the future. Views on drug policy vary dramatically among Americans, especially along ethnicity...
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Participating in a Public Speaking Convention I recently participated in a public speaking convention that was held on our University's premises. I addressed my fellow students on the topic of the adverse effects of drugs and substance abuse. My goal was to inform my target audience on the prevalent nature of...
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Introduction Drugs are defined as substances that change the way human bodies behave when they are taken. It is recommended that they should be prescribed by qualified doctors or physicians to patients. Additionally, drugs should only be administered at regulated doses. On the other hand, drug abuse may be defined as...
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The debate on legalization of marijuana according to the terms of the California Prop. 64 versus those of for recreational use have been in question. Recreational marijuana is a viable argument because the use of marijuana has not been accounted for any death because of overdosing or overuse. The use...
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The United States is amidst, a drawn out and developing epidemic of incidental and preventable passing related with overdoses of licit and illegal opiates. For over 3 decades, naloxone has been utilized by crisis restorative staff to pharmacologically turn around overdoses. The companions or relatives of overdose casualties, be that...
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This research focuses on the African American as the main population to be studied. African Americans originated from the African during the slave trade period. According to Rutledge, Jemmott, O’Leary Icard, (2017) African Americans are the third largest ethnic and racial group in the United States of America...
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The drug use menace is a global problem that has seen not only the loss of lives but the stagnation of the socio-economic progress in communities. A developing community is characterized by the existence of an empowered population that can think independently and apply their energies in enhancing income generation,...
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Origin and Nature of Crime Many theorists and scholars have attempted to explore the origin and nature of crime in the society. Knowledge of crime and what leads people to commit criminal offenses is vital in tackling as well as prevention of crime. Several theories have emerged in the recent years,...
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Joshua has become a drug addict. When he joined Wings he was a normal young man who only displayed challenging teen behaviour. His peers at the centre influenced him into drugs. Joshua lacks positive social support. Every young person deserves to grow up surrounded by people who understand them and are...
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The two songs are an expression of the singers’ experience of a love gone wrong. The lyrics are graphical expressions of pain, regret and helplessness as both are victims of circumstances that are beyond their control. In both situations, the persona is experiencing the same struggle over and over, and...
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