Midterm Drugs and Crime
Drugs and Crime Midterm
Shon P. Skinner
Professor Judith Revels
CJ432 Drugs and Crime
3 April 2011
Outline
The following essay is divided into the following sections: 1. Introduction 2. Drugs
Types of drugs
i. Medicated ii. Hallucinogen a. Examples of drugs i. Amphetamines ii. Heroine iii. Methamphetamines 3. Anti-drug legislation i. Harm reduction as compared to Zero tolerance 4. Conclusion 5. References
Introduction Drugs are chemical substances comprising substances that alter the way our bodies work. Some boost the response while others dull the user’s mind. Drug use can lead to a couple of dangerous choices, because the one using the drug usually has a poor lack of judgment when called upon to make a decision while under the influence of the drug. Drug usage is a characteristic expression of inner dissatisfaction leading to an urge that drives many users to continue abusing them, whenever the feeling comes back to them. They numb their senses to avoid coming to terms with the reality of the situation at hand, but fail to realize that drug use is not a solution but another addictive habit with no ultimate achievement (Schwartz, 2000).
Drugs
They can be categorized into two different groups, or types, depending on their usage and purpose. Medical practitioners use prescription drugs to treat illnesses in their patients. Sometimes these drugs go beyond treatment and revive people whose health was deteriorating. Some drugs are ingested into the body while some are injected. The means by which the substance is incorporated into the body affects the response rate with which the drug will react once taken. There are a couple of different ways to use a drug. Some drugs are diluted with organic or in-organic solvents before injecting them into the system. Others are rolled in some thin paper foil and smoked. The inhaled
Shon P. Skinner
Professor Judith Revels
CJ432 Drugs and Crime
3 April 2011
Outline
The following essay is divided into the following sections: 1. Introduction 2. Drugs
Types of drugs
i. Medicated ii. Hallucinogen a. Examples of drugs i. Amphetamines ii. Heroine iii. Methamphetamines 3. Anti-drug legislation i. Harm reduction as compared to Zero tolerance 4. Conclusion 5. References
Introduction Drugs are chemical substances comprising substances that alter the way our bodies work. Some boost the response while others dull the user’s mind. Drug use can lead to a couple of dangerous choices, because the one using the drug usually has a poor lack of judgment when called upon to make a decision while under the influence of the drug. Drug usage is a characteristic expression of inner dissatisfaction leading to an urge that drives many users to continue abusing them, whenever the feeling comes back to them. They numb their senses to avoid coming to terms with the reality of the situation at hand, but fail to realize that drug use is not a solution but another addictive habit with no ultimate achievement (Schwartz, 2000).
Drugs
They can be categorized into two different groups, or types, depending on their usage and purpose. Medical practitioners use prescription drugs to treat illnesses in their patients. Sometimes these drugs go beyond treatment and revive people whose health was deteriorating. Some drugs are ingested into the body while some are injected. The means by which the substance is incorporated into the body affects the response rate with which the drug will react once taken. There are a couple of different ways to use a drug. Some drugs are diluted with organic or in-organic solvents before injecting them into the system. Others are rolled in some thin paper foil and smoked. The inhaled
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