other countries‚ has its drug-related crimes. Crimes that are committed through the use of drugs such as rohypnol‚ ecstasy‚ GHB‚ GBL‚ ketamine‚ methamphetamine‚ and PCP‚ otherwise known as club drugs. Club drugs‚ often found at nightclubs‚ bars‚ and “raves”‚ is a genera term used to refer primarily to synthetic psychoactive substances. The use of these club drugs has been increasing rapidly according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. I believe these club drugs are the drugs that contribute most
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2 Drugs are generally defined as a substance which alters our normal bodily functions when it is induced into our body. Having a drug free society is to have a community of people living in a particular region‚ restricted from the usage and influence of drugs. Certain drugs have side effects‚ in which it can cause addiction to its user. This is why many had considered drugs to be dangerous‚ they thought that the usage of drugs should be banned completely from the society. On the contrary
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Military Veterans face many life changing stressors while away on active duty as well as when they return home. To cope with the stress‚ drugs and alcohol become a way to self-medicate and cover the unseen pain. Substance abuse‚ because of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)‚ is a coping mechanism for some of the nation’s Veterans‚ but with proper medical attention‚ treatment is possible. PTSD can occur after a traumatic event‚ in which there are four types of symptoms: reliving the event or
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DRUG ADDICTION Addiction in Philippines Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of addiction in Philippines‚ and how addiction effects users‚ and Filipino. Controlling Idea: Addiction has components that influence the behavior in addicts‚ there are scientific reasoning‚ warning signs‚ and treatment alternatives. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse about half Filipino have a loved one‚ a friend‚ or an acquaintance who is addicted to drugs. I. The definition of drug abuse
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Substance Abuse Kyra Prall HCA/250 3/3/2013 Marie Smith Substance Abuse Using drugs started in the early centuries. Smoking tobacco became popular after Christopher Columbus discovered the positive affects of smoking tobacco leaves. Alcohol was seen as a gift from God‚ and other drugs stemmed from thrill seekers trying different chemicals and natural substances for pleasure. When using drugs frequently a psychological and physical dependence occurs due to the pleasure and relief assoaciated
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of substance abuse Substance abuse can simply be defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes. Medline ’s medical encyclopedia defines drug abuse as "the use of illicit drugs or the abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than those for which they are indicated or in a manner or in quantities other than directed." Generally‚ when most people talk about substance abuse‚ they are referring to the use of illegal drugs. Most professionals
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"The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act" states ’ that "child abuse is the leading cause of death in children under the age of eighteen." Child abuse occurs when adults inflict violence and cruelty upon children. Abuse is any willful act that results in physical‚ mental‚ or sexual injury that causes or is likely to cause the child to be physically‚ mental‚ or emotionally impaired. Abuse happens to children of any age‚ sex‚ race‚ religion‚ and social status. There are many different types
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Physical abuse and mental abuse exist in a lot of relationships today. Many relationships fall apart due to the level of abuse that is present in the relationship Abuse has many forms. Abuse can be physical‚ mental‚ and emotional as well. Abuse can scar a person for life and is very dangerous. It is important to identify abuse in its early stages and to combat its effect and leave the relationship immediately or seek counseling immediately to resolve the issue. Physical abuse is a very
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How do drugs affect the brain? When drugs get into the bloodstream they are carried to all parts of the body and some reach the brain. The quicker the drug reaches the brain‚ the more intense the effects. The quickest way to get a drug into the brain - and also the most dangerous way of using any drug - is to inject it intravenously‚ or into the vein. Almost as quick is smoking a drug. followed by sniffing or snorting and then by mouth. Eating or drinking a drug is the slowest route‚ because the
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Drugs & Alcohol For several decades‚ drugs and alcohol have been a major problem in our society. Not only has the drug problem increased but drug related problems are on the rise. There is no crime that kills more people in the world then alcohol does. These substances affect the body in many ways‚ including the exchange of information within the brain‚ is slowed. Using drugs increases the risk of injury. Car crashes‚ falls‚ burns‚ drowning‚ and suicide are all linked to drug use. The usage
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