“Abstinence Vs. Harm Reduction” “Drug policy regarding the control of the traditional illicit substances (opiates‚ cocaine‚ cannabis) is currently moving through upbeat times in almost all Western countries. Prohibition on the basis of repressive law enforcement not only seems to fail on a large scale‚ but also to create vast additional costs‚ problems‚ and harm for drug consumers‚ who often find themselves in extreme social‚ economic‚ and health conditions” (Fischer 1995: 389). Western countries
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The Real Harm Of Stereotypes There are so many people in this world‚ that it would be impossible to speak for everyone. One thing that most seem to agree on‚ is that stereotypes do more harm than good. In their essay ’’On Stereotypes’’ psychologists Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald offer a different view. Their theory is that because stereotypes are a natural process‚ they can be useful. This theory does not negate their harmful effects. Stereotypes still cause such negative reactions
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JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH‚ VOL. 56‚ NO. 5 Tattoos Can Harm Perceptions: A Study and Suggestions Annette Resenhoeft‚ BA; Julie Villa‚ RN; David Wiseman‚ PhD Abstract. Objective: Health researchers have claimed that perceptions toward a person with a tattoo are more negative than are perceptions toward non-tattooed persons. However‚ support for this has been obtained almost completely by nonexperimental research. Participants: In 2 experiments with 158 community college student participants
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Media does harm to the society The media was originated to represent the oppressed‚ but it is now oppressing our mindsets. It claims that we have the right‚ we possess the power and yet it feeds us on blatant lies and heinous deeds. Media is looked upon as the building block of a nation‚ whose role is to inform‚ educate and entertain. Media may appear to be a panacea for all ills in society but if you look a little deeper yow will realize that things are not as good as you think. Well‚ media
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The Instigator Pro (for) melorules Losing 0 Points The Contender Con (against) DanT Winning 4 Points ------------------------------------------------- Advertisements do more harm than good Add to My FavoritesReport this DebateShare with My Friends Do you like this debate?NoYes+2 Vote Here ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form | | Pro | Tied | Con | | Who did you agree with before the debate? | | | | | Who did you agree with after the debate? | | | | | Who
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HSER 281 Self-harm Research Proposal Directed Studies: Methods Jaime Gresley-Jones Student# 111835 Faculty: Deb Wandler
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seek help‚ victims might use self-harm to normalize their extreme emotions toward domestic violence. Children who witness domestic violence believe self-harm is helpful to put domestic violence to a halt. Self-harm can prevent the abusive parent from hurting his/her intimate partner. However‚ this method does not put an end to the domestic violence‚ but only affects the witness mentally. Another reason for children who are experiencing domestic violence to self-harm is to relieve tension and to feel
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Dillon Wosyluk Period 2 Persuasive speech The Harm of Cigarettes I stand here before you not as a stranger‚ but as man trying to make a difference. I am here today to talk to my public about the tobacco industry‚ and their death sticks‚ cigarettes. Cigarettes are the single most preventable cause of disease and death. cigarettes do absolutely no good for our society. Some argue that America make a lot of money off of tobacco use‚ but this is false. The truth is that
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CON Resolution--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resolved: The benefits of domestic surveillance by the NSA outweigh the harms. Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As former Supreme Court Justice William Douglas once wrote‚ “The right to be let alone is indeed the beginning of all freedom.” With that in mind‚ my partner and I negate the
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Lakin Trahan Week 6 Position Paper Does Divorce Of Parents Harm Their Children???? The Honeymoon is over and things are not what you had hoped. Years after trying to make it work‚ you and your spouse realize you are just better apart. Going your separate ways would be the easy way out‚ but there are children involved. Is this going to help you and hurt them? In this paper I am going to explore the many different aspects and opinions of this question. No: Robert Emery‚ PhD‚ who wrote‚ The Truth
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