Prescription Drug Abuse Problem? The war on drugs has been an ongoing battle for the past 40-50 years. Despite adding legislative measures to help prevent the use‚ manufacture‚ and distribution of these illicit substances‚ it continues to burden the government and affect so many lives of the people. Notwithstanding the dangerous effects of what these drugs may do to one’s body‚ still more people are enticed to try them which eventually leads them to drug addiction. Prescription drug abuse is a global
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Maria Lugo 4-20-11 Comm.1302 Symbolic-Convergence Theory When a group of individuals have similar thoughts about a certain topic in a group conversation‚ they can relate to similar issues‚ experiences‚ and situations. This phenomenon has a term called symbolic convergence theory‚ developed by Ernest Bormann‚ John Cragan‚ and Donald Shields This theory has different levels of communication‚ which enhance the relationships between people. The symbolic-convergence theory is also known as the fantasy-theme
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Tattoos are another way of showing the representation of an individual’s tattoo story. In Guy Treybay’s article‚ he explains the symbolic meaning of tattoos when he provides an example of the season three winner on Project Runway that had a tattoo of his son’s name on his neck. A couple viewers said‚” Whoa. It wasn’t a prison tattoo. It wasn’t sailors or criminals. It was this real-life
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Drugs have been around for thousands of years. "A drug is any chemical that produces a therapeutic or non-therapeutic effect in the body (Drugs and Teen Substance Abuse 2000.)" Most drugs were first used for medicinal purposes‚ such as marijuana. Active substances were not extracted into drugs until the 19th century. Newly discovered substances like morphine‚ laudanum‚ and cocaine were completely unregulated and prescribed freely by physicians for a wide variety of ailments. Wounded veterans returned
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The symbolic use of hunger in literature Throughout history‚ both men and women have struggled trying to achieve unattainable goals in the face of close-minded societies. Authors have often used this theme to develop stories of characters that face obstacles and are sometimes unable to overcome the stigma that is attached to them. This inability to rise above prejudice is many times illustrated with the metaphor of hunger. Not only do people suffer from physical hunger‚ but they also suffer
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“The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.” ~ Duke Kahanamoku The term culture refers to "the meanings that people learn from and share with each other" (MacPherson‚ Curtis & Loy 1989 p249). Surfing culture originated in Hawaii and was a spiritual way of life for thousands including Hawaiian Royalty. Surfing was a way of life for these seafaring people and formed an integral part of their society (MacPherson‚ Curtis & Loy 1989 p249). The surf culture includes the people
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Drugs Addiction Miami Beach Senior High Ashley Gonzalez Ms. Cooper/Mr.Sussman English II-Period Three 06 March 2013 Drugs Addiction Topic and Thesis Statement Miami Beach Senior High Topic: Drugs Thesis Statement: In an examination of drugs I will discuss causes of this disease/or social dilemma. I will also discuss the effect of drugs on individuals‚ families and society.
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SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH PROPOSAL. Influence of drug and alcohol abuse among Kenyan teenage Education. BY BRIAN MUNGA (J15-3021-11) TAKEN BY: Catherine Mavyala DECLARATION I declare that Influence of drug and alcohol abuse among Kenyan teenage Education is my own work and that all the sources that I have used or quoted have been indicated and acknowledged by means of complete references. ………………………………….. 07 August 2012 Signature
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According to Webster’s New World™ Medical Dictionary‚ 3rd Edition‚ Addiction is a chronic relapsing condition characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and abuse and by long-lasting chemical changes in the brain. Addiction is the same irrespective of whether the drug is alcohol‚ amphetamines‚ cocaine‚ heroin‚ marijuana‚ or nicotine. Every addictive substance induces pleasant states or relieves distress. Continue use of addictive substances induces adaptive changes in the brain that lead to tolerance
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The Nature of Symbolic Language In his essay Erich Fromm explores the very way in which we share personal experiences with each other through language. He makes clear distinctions between the three types of symbolic language‚ conventional‚ accidental‚ and universal‚ and he uses these distinctions to explain the reality behind an important part of our lives we don’t even think about. Fromm purposely uses language that makes his thoughts easier to understand which adds depth to his writing and
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