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    Child Abuse

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    Child abuse is something that takes place in the world because a couple of jerks decided they wanted a kid. But they didn’t want to give the kid the kind of love that they kids needs‚ which is caring and understanding. Instead they decided to beat on their child‚ abuse them mentally‚ and in some cases even sexually. Scarring the child for life‚ because they decided that it was fun to abuse on an innocent child that all they wanted was love not to be hated or abused. Deaths occur because they can’t

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    Cycle of Child Abuse Even though child abuse is a common crime throughout the world‚ there is no common solution to terminating this nightmare of reality. In most cases‚ child abuse begins when drugs that have taken over the life of a child’s parent. Because of child abuse‚ children experience different types and levels of neglect. Traumatized from their childhood‚ the victims who were born innocent usually continue the cycle of abuse. Coping and ending this cycle is difficult as this wrongdoing

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    Substance Abuse KHP 230: Human Health and Wellness 1-27-2015 BY: Katelyn McGraw Everyday there are more and more young people using drugs and drinking alcohol. These numbers have increased dramatically. This could cause things to be more dangerous for other people. I know that there are many reasons why are youth are want to try these things. They do it because they might be bored. Others think it makes them seem older. Some are just silly enough to think that their reputation is at stake

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    Different kinds of child abuse. 2.1. Physical abuse Physical abuse is the most recognised type of abuse‚ because the consequences‚ like broken bones‚ burns‚ bites‚ bruises and brain damages are often visible. But many injuries look like the result of everyday accidents and abusers use this fact to avoid suspicion. To decide if an injury is the result of physical abuse or not‚ you have to think of some factors: - Is this the first time the child has suffered from this injury? - Is the explanation

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    I.INTRODUCTION The illegal or harmful use of drugs is a major threat to the world and to future generations. Drugs are substances that are becoming more common in our communities as each day goes by. The demand for drugs is also increasing daily. People need to act and play a part in the combating of drugs starting in their own homes. Every individual needs to be aware of the consequences of drug abuse and to help spread the word starting at young ages. All parts of local and world communities

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    Substance Abuse

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    from substance abusedrugs and alcohol. “People abuse substances such as drugs‚ alcohol‚ and tobacco for varied and complicated reasons‚ but it is clear that our society pays a significant cost. The toll for this abuse can be seen in our hospitals and emergency departments through direct damage to health by substance abuse and its link to physical trauma. Jails and prisons tally daily the strong connection between crime and drug dependence and abuse. Although use of some drugs such as cocaine

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    War on Drugs Jude Ocampo San Joaquin Delta College Sociology 1a Professor Medina Introduction The War on Drugs is a term that is used to refer to the federal government’s attempts to end the import‚ manufacture‚ sale‚ and use of illegal drugs. It is not a specific term only relating to a secret policy or objective‚ but to a series of antidrug initiatives that are directed towards the common goal of ending drug abuse. These initiatives include different

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    The Causes of Drug Addiction What causes a man to risk losing his family or worse his freedom for the ability to get high? What causes a parent to risk not only their own health by smoking but also the health of their children? The answer is addiction. Alan I. Leshner‚ PhD states that the “essence of addiction [is an] uncontrollable‚ compulsive drug seeking and use‚ even in the face of negative health and social consequences.” He goes on to say‚ “This is the crux of how many professional organizations

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    Substance Abuse Crystal Imbornone PSY/270 June 23‚ 2015 Deborah Eastwood Substance Abuse I think that many people who are stricken with substance abuse have undergone a traumatic event that has changed their life. These events can be such things as: divorce‚ death of someone close‚ rough childhood‚ and predisposed disposition.This idea gives them the feeling of doing things that they would normally not do. Divorce is another one of those things that people go through that causes them to rethink

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    Illegal Drugs

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    Illegal drugs Illegal drugs are drugs which have controls on them by a government and are illegal in certain situations (a person is not allowed to have them). A drug is any chemical designed to affect the human body. A psychoactive drug is a drug that affects the brain. Some controlled drugs are allowed if you have permission (called a "prescription") from a doctor. Other drugs are illegal - meaning you are never allowed to have them. Individual countries and places have different laws about different

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