High schoolers tend to not make good choices as they get older. In the article “Drug Testing of High School Students May Help Prevent Substance Abuse” written by Joined Together Staff says‚ “Once students graduate and move off to college‚ all bets are off‚ and the rates of drug and alcohol use go through the roof.” Once students think they are older‚ they think they can do whatever they want and never get into trouble. Students at a younger age are easier to deal with when getting help‚ because they
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Drug Testing is Important Putting on shoes getting ready to go play the first college home game of our season‚ and suddenly a man comes up to me out of breath and says‚ “Excuse me‚ sir‚ I was told to come and explain to you that you will not be able to play your game today‚ or any more games for that matter‚ because your drug test came back positive.” My stomach dropped‚ and I just sat in the locker room not knowing what to do. Professional athletes should be drug tested because they are an influence
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Throughout this paper‚ I will contrast and compare two moral theories in attempt to uncover what one provides a better argument and can be applied as a universal moral code. The two moral theorists Immanuel Kant and J.S Mill have created two distinctly different theories on morality and how to develop a universal moral code. Both theories focus on intentions and consequences. Kant believes that the intentions and reasons of our actions can be measured and defined as morally correct‚ where as Mill
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Running Head: DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EVALUATION PAPER Drug-Free Workplace Evaluation Paper University of Phoenix PSY 425: Chemical Dependence in the Workplace Drug-Free Workplace Evaluation Paper 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
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Illegal Drug Use During the Vietnam War‚ American soldiers and officials used illegal drugs such as marijuana‚ heroin and opium to release stress from war and to kill the pain of an injury. The uses of narcotics were not strictly monitored and were sold at low prices increasing the amount of usage. The use of illicit drugs may have also resulted in some sexual assaults that led to children with mixed nationalities. Before the Americans came into Vietnam‚ drug laws were not well determined and people
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consideration cultural norms‚ beliefs‚ values‚ or the code of law. One universal view that holds is that people do encourage morality‚ and punishment of immoral people (Hofmann‚ Wilhelm‚ et al‚ 1340). Emmanuel Kant and John Mill developed theories to explain the nature of morality among human beings. Emmanuel Kant based his argument on reasoning and human responsibility where he advocates the use of rational thinking and respect for other people. John
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efficient working conditions for all associates. Alcohol and illegal drug use pose a serious threat to workplace safety and health. Associates who abuse alcohol or use drugs are a danger to themselves‚ co-workers and customers. This paper will describe the drug free workplace policy which Wal-Mart has in place. This paper will also cover how the company trains supervisors and managers to detect and manage substance abuse issues in the workplace. The
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Mill‚ Kant believes that reason leads us to making moral decisions. We should use reason rather than “utility‚ religion‚ tradition‚ authority‚ happiness‚ desires‚ or institutions” (Vaughn 120). Rationality should always be used when we make decisions. Kant’s ethical theory states that “right actions have moral value only if they are done with a ‘good will’ -that is‚ a well to do your duty for duty’s sake” (Vaughn 121). This is one of the main differences between Kant and Mill’s ethical theory. Mill
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t Kant: Critique of Pure Reason There have been many philosophical perspectives and debates held throughout the centuries on the foundations of human knowledge. The stand points that both Descartes and Locke have differ and both of these philosophers’ perspectives have contributed to the rational and empirical debate about the foundations of human knowledge. Descartes’ understanding of the foundations of human knowledge takes on a rational viewpoint and has lead to Locke’s response of an empirical
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school‚ college‚ or professional‚ there is always going to be the use of illegal drugs. There are many methods preventing the use of illegal drug but still they somehow find their way into the organization of sports. Athletes just want that little extra advantage over their opponent because they want to be the best and they will do almost anything to be on top‚ even if that means risking everything by the use of illegal drugs. But is it really worth it to risk everything you’ve ever worked for? There
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