As a child, his parents were not always there for him considering they were immersed within the drug. He did not get the loving parents that were always there for him. In addition, the neighborhood he grew up in East Los Angeles had some violence, since many of the kids were being prejudice against each…
jobs until he got hooked on drugs. Soon after his addiction he steered towards crime to support…
Staff in the centre can only give out medication after they have completed and passed a Safe Handling of medication course, have a current up to date First Aid certificate and had been passed by management on a Competency Assessment in the centre.(This is reviewed every 12months) Medication is only accepted from clients if it is in the appropriate packaging i.e. original container with printed pharmacists label, all medication coming in or out of the centre is documented in appropriate way sighed and dated, when medication is running low members/carers are informed to send more in if required. We store medication in a locked cabinet/fridge in our IPP room with the key kept in main office.…
All employees have the right to be secure when at work, however, when employees are placed in a situation where they have to work with others who are under the influence of drugs and alcohol their safety can be compromised. It is the purpose of this paper to examine the drug policy of the company that I work for and to discuss the methods that are in place that help supervisors identify substance abuse, and any programs that are available to the employees for assistance.…
His future career goals are dwindling because of the negative choices that he is making. Booze and negative social relationships have become distractions that steered him off the path of success that he once embarked upon. A repetitive cycle of partying Thursday till Monday and trying to maintain normalcy (crashing is also an option) Tuesday and Wednesday is ongoing. It is possible that he is traveling down the road of addiction. Those who are bound by abuse can live unfocused and disoriented lives. Over time, this can lead to divorce, job loss, and even the loss of child custody. Although drug abuse may be a one-time event, if one is not careful, the behavior can lead one down the path of addiction as in Jay’s case. It appears that he have a natural proclivity towards abuse and addiction because his father Don also had a drinking problem. Dr. Clinton tells us in the video presentation that some of the effects of addiction includes: “control problems, compulsiveness, narrowing focus, denial, tolerance and withdrawal” (Clinton, 2009). We see many of these components in Jay’s occupational…
Philadelphia policymakers actively searched for a beneficial solution to their war-on-drugs, but remained mindful of the government’s overarching rule and contrasting beliefs. One of the largest disputes between local and federal was the handling of drug-related charges, most notably with the sentencing of offenders.…
The cost of new medical drugs seems to be accepted by many people who use them. These pharmaceutical companies increase their profits more and more each year because many people assume that it does cost a lot of money for research and development. Where in reality, they are only spending about 15% of their profit margins on research and development alone. A huge percentage of these drugs are actually tested in other countries where people are more willing to do trials with these drugs because they cannot afford them. Not only are there more people who are more willing to try them, but also there is less regulation and oversight when it comes to testing. Conducting these clinical trials overseas not only saves money, but it also bypasses the requirement of the FDA approval before any human testing can be performed. Using Kant’s theory for determining what actions are considered morally right and wrong, we can look into his Categorical Imperatives. The first CI states, “Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it would become a universal law”. (McPhee 1) The second CI states, “Act in such a way that you always treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, never simply as a means, but always at the same time as an end”. (McPhee 1) According to this case, we may now bring up several morally questionable actions that these pharmaceutical companies are doing. Is it okay for these companies to sell medical drugs at such a high cost? Should these pharmaceutical companies have a moral obligation to make drugs available to the country in which they perform research and development? Are these test subjects being exploited and being taken advantage of? Should pharmaceutical companies do their testing overseas? Now that we understand the situation at hand, we may come to believe that the pharmaceutical companies are acting in an immoral way according to the CI's. We can look further in…
In 1989 the first drug court was introduced in Miami Dade County, Florida. Drug problems in Florida were substantial and mirrored many states across the United States. Crack Cocaine was on the rise as so was the crime across the United States. The many types of drug courts have been put in place to decrease recidivism, drug use and restore lives and families. Drug Courts are designed to serve as the alternative for incarceration. A big factor in criminal justice is figuring out what programs work for the community which are the taxpayers, and the offenders we are serving and helping. Drug courts are very successful out of the many correctional programs that exist. First discussing the background model that a comprehensive range of drug courts…
I am not sure how or who introduced him to drugs but that is his biggest downfall. Drugs (crystal meth) are why he’s been arrested. That fact that he smoked it as well didn’t make things better. He has never harmed anyone or robbed anything either so thank god for that. Since he has a record, it’s very hard for him to find a decent job. But the fact that he is trying to turn his life around and make something of himself, is what makes me know for a fact that he won’t become another PBS statistic.…
I am introducing an Ethical dilemma of “Prescription and Drug Abuse.” This topic will be very beneficial to me. Since I am in the process of majoring in Pharmaceuticals, it will relate to any future encounters of drug abuse in work areas, at home, or even in the hospital. Prescription abuse is uneasy encounter that needs crucial attention to be controlled as much as possible. Prescription drugs will always have an abuser. There will be people that approach the situation with good and bad morals. There are lots of organizations such as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcohol Anonymous support groups; medically, from friends and/or family to help prevent drug abuse. How would an employee, friend, or family member with certain ethical views, of the Utilitarianism, Deontology and Noncognitivism theories, approach and handle such situations. Will it always be a negative outcome? This research paper will explain details in dealing with falsified records and missing pills at home, in the workplace, or the hospital.…
The excessive use of prescription medications has become a major pandemic around the world. It seems that teenagers are familiar as to what prescription medication abuse is, and are not aware of how easy it is to become addicted. Statistics say that it is quite normal to overtake prescription medications at very adolescent ages. “In fact, use of prescription painkillers by teens between the ages of twelve and seventeen has jumped 10-fold since the 1960s” (Teens Increasingly Abuse Painkillers Science Daily). Even though commonly used drugs, such as Advil or Tylenol, are helpful for minor health problems; they are not meant to be taken in huge amounts. Teens are influenced by the atmospheres they are exposed to and have curious minds, which…
French, Michael T., M. Christopher Roebuck, and Pierre Kebreau Alexandre, "Illicit Drug Use, Employment, and Labor Force Participation." Southern Economic Journal. Southern Economic Association: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 2001.…
prescription Drugs are medications that are prescribed to patients by a doctor to help in many ways, such as relieve pain, treat symptoms of a disease, or to help fight an infection. They are very safe when used properly and under supervision of a physician, yet if used without approval of a doctor they can be very harmful and in some cases could lead to death. During your adolescence years, teens have curiosity which builds up and leads them to experimentation. They pop a pill, get high and then want more. Not only do they ease your state of mind, Increasing numbers of teens have easy access to painkillers through classmates, friends, family members, and even online. Sometimes they can even obtain the leftovers from the family medicine cabinet. After experimenting with prescription drugs, what was once a curiosity can turn into dependence rather quickly and even lead to death. Teenagers feel that taking pills is a cheaper, less harmful way to ease your state of mind. If teens are not educated about prescription drugs and the consequences they withhold than the drug use among teens will only increase and so will the deaths.…
Drug dealers or your friends are looking for people to get addicted to drugs so they feel accepted. Drug dealers know that people will get addicted, and that means they will make a lot of money. Drug dealers, friends, and sometimes relatives get you hooked on the most accessible drug, so you will be addicted, just like them. One time taking drugs can change your whole aspect on life. Marijuana builds up tolerance and soon after using marijuana a couple of times, you need something more to satisfy your need for dopamine. That is why marijuana leads you to use more hard core, dangerous drugs.…
The main reason why DuPont would mention cost is because the most shared fallacy about the “principle costs of marijuana use are those related to the criminal justice system” (DuPont, 4). This is false because research shows that less than a half of a percent of all people in prison are there due to marijuana use. DuPont makes the argument that for some offenders of drug-related crimes, the criminal justice system can be a form of rehabilitation. Effectively, DuPont makes the point that “the future of our drug policy [should not] be a choice between treatment or the criminal justice system” (DuPont, 6). Instead, a likely goal would be to join these two systems together to “more effectively…improve…public safety and public health” (DuPont, 6). In his closing statement, DuPont…