English Class Drug Legalization Essay Yulianna Santiago 9B For years we have lived in a world of violence and crimes‚ and for years the solution of this problems has been right in front of us. Undeniably‚ drug legalization is the answer for the peaceful world we are looking for. This could benefit us in so many ways‚ so why are people against something that will provide them a better present and future? Drugs have been one of the main reasons violence and crimes today are so extreme. In an October
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Decriminalization of Drugs Decrimialization-n. The repeal or amendment (undoing) of statutes which made certain acts criminal‚ so that those acts no longer are crimesor subject to prosecution. The United States should decriminalize illicit drugs because it is a thing of the past‚ ineffective‚ and hurts millions of Americans by tarnishing both reputations and legal standings in society as well as families. Arresting people for the use and possession of illicit drugs has become a thing of the past
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The world we live in has various obstacles and issues that negatively affect society and the way in which we live our lives. The war on drugs is one of the most violent and controversial issues in the United States current political system. Drug abuse is linked to issues such as racism‚ crime as well as economic discrimination. The “War” was properly declared in the 1970’s by President Nixon due to the server abuse of illegal substances. President Nixon in an interview stated this war as “Public
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Drugs in Sport Prescription Drugs- A prescription drug (also prescription medication or prescription medicine) is a licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a medical prescription before it can be obtained. Performing Enhancing Drugs- Performance-enhancing drugs are substances used by athletes to improve their performances. Stimulants- Stimulants stimulate the body and mind to perform optimally by enhancing focus‚ energy‚ and aggression. Some examples are caffeine‚ amphetamine
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relate to or had some passion about. As I read over the topic suggestions in our syllabus‚ I saw drug rehabilitation and instantly knew that was I wanted to research. My oldest cousin developed a drug problem when he was in high school. It started with him smoking marijuana then evolved into heroin use when he was in his early 20s. Later‚ he was arrested and during his time in prison‚ he went through drug rehabilitation‚ then after serving his sentence he was released from prison. After several years
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got recruited into the most violent cartel and confess of beheading his victims .Drug cartel leaders are among the most feared people in the world. Drug cartels started by recruiting family members to keep the business going‚ but now as cartels have expanded in the United States they will recruit anyone in order to make their cartel even stronger. Usually‚ the cartels would recruit people with experience in the drug world‚ but recently they have been targeting young adults.. Young adults are influenced
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Illicit drugs is another name for Illegal or forbidden drugs. Having any type of Illicit Drug in your possession is illegal and if you are caught selling‚ buying‚ using or owning drugs‚ you most likely will go to jail. There are three main categories that these drugs fall under; Stimulant‚ Depressant and Hallucinogens. Some drugs can be a mix of any of these categories because they produce different effects for everybody. --------------- Stimulant Drugs make you feel more alert and awake. They
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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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DRUGS A drug is a chemical substance taken into the body that modifies or affects chemical reactions in the body. Generally‚ drugs are developed for medical use. Without drugs‚ people would live much shorter lives or suffer greater pain. All drugs are dangerous when misused. ANTIBIOTICS [pic] What are Antibiotics? a chemical substance ‚ produced by a microorganism (bacterium or fungus) which will inhibit the growth or replication of other microorganisms. • Effective
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HOW DRUGS ARE STORED ON THE WARD All drugs are potentially dangerous and all must be stored in a specially designed‚ secure area or space on a building in order to avoid contamination or deterioration‚ disfiguration of labels‚ maintain integrity of packaging and so guarantee quality and potency of drugs during shelf life‚ to prevent or reduce pilferage‚ theft or losses and also prevent infestation of pests and venom. Drugs must be stored in locked cupboards reserved specifically for such medicines
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