Goretti Wong 6B (27) Say NO to drugs Drug abuse is on the rise among young people in Hong Kong which is a serious and alarming phenomenon that every one of us should face squarely to. Before we figure out ways to help them‚ we must first understand the reasons for teenagers to take drugs. Peer influence is the dominant reason for teenagers to take drugs. Usually‚ friends among a group share same interests and their behaviors are expected to be consistent with one another. At the same time
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called the "Corolle Line"‚ which was later renamed the "New Look" by American journalists in Life Magazine (Fashions of the 1950 ’s: The "New Look). Dior was over the harsh utility style clothes and their masculine characteristic. With the "New Look"‚ most recognizable by its curvy shape and line‚ Dior started the fashion revolution away from the wartime mode (Fashions of the 1950 ’s: The "New Look). In a single collection he created one of the most distinct looks of the century. The “New Look” was a
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE Substance abuse otherwise known to many as drug abuse is the recurrent us of a substance referred to as a drug whereby the user consumes the substance in quantities or methods neither approved nor advised by the required professionals i.e doctors and this definition also applies when certain activities are performed using the substances contrary to the policies and rules that govern their (drugs) originally intended use. In addition to there being many drugs already on the global
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Abuse of Drugs on College Campuses Today on college campuses‚ it is not possible to make it through college without knowing someone who has at least tried a prescription drug or recreational drug for either party uses‚ to help them study and keep up in school‚ or simply to help them get by day-to-day. Maybe you have tried them yourself? College students all across the nation are abusing substances such as Adderall‚ Vicodin‚ Oxycontin‚ marijuana‚ cocaine‚ heroin‚ etc. Those students who drink alcohol
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Heather Swenson Mandy Jesser English Composition I 1 May 2013 Effects of Parental Drug Abuse on Their Children As soon as birth‚ children are exposed to new things; new life experiences that will develop the path of which direction their life will take. Adolescence is the most important time in a child’s life because it is where they learn appropriate behavior from their family and the outside world. Some children are able to use these experiences to differentiate at an early age what is
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unique terrain‚ Alaska is a popular location for kayaking‚ mountain biking‚ skiing and other outdoor activities. Unfortunately‚ the state’s pristine terrain and far off location doesn’t make it immune to the drug‚ alcohol and mental problems that plague the rest of the nation. Alcohol & Drug Abuse in Alaska: According to Alaska’s criminal justice professionals‚ alcohol is the most often abused substance in the state. Alcohol often enters the state via U.S. Postal Service‚ snow machines‚ air carriers
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AN OVERVIEW OF DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE A drug is any chemical substance which when taken into the body will modify or alter the way the body functions from its normal state or from the abnormal to normal state. Drugs can be orally administered‚ injected‚ chewed‚ sniffed‚ smoked or applied. Drug abuse is the non medical use of drugs that destroys the health and productive life of an individual. It is the intentional use of psychoactive substances for purposes of altering one’s psychological state
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A drug is defined as a substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or introduced to the body and it’s important to understand that drugs‚ while often helpful‚ can also be harmful. Prescription drugs are often prescribed to patients to help overcome their ailments but some drugs can become addictive and potentially dangerous. Many people argue that drug abuse would decrease if drugs were decriminalized. These people are often referring to illegal street drugs‚ yet they fail to consider
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Craig Williamson D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is a program designed to educate youth and help reduce the use of drugs. Several claims have been made that DARE is both ineffective and a waste of money. This essay will discuss who is making these claims and the evidence that supports their claim. This essay will also discuss who the counter claims makers are and provide evidence to whether the claims are plausible or not. Millions of dollars have been pumped into the DARE
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Parallels between the Crucible and America in the 1950s In these two particular time periods‚ there were a substantial amount of similarities. The most apparent one was that everyone lived in fear; scared that they would be prosecuted based on accusations‚ whether they were factual or not‚ and the personnel in both scenarios made the situations as serious as they were. One key element to both the Salem Witch Trials and America in the 1950s was the punishment for refusing to confess‚ and the reward
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