Abstract
This paper examines the reasons why individuals choose to use controlled substances. It discusses possible factors that affect felony drug offenders that are ordered to complete substance abuse treatment by the court. It also looks at the characteristics of these felony drug offenders that are ordered to complete substance abuse treatment. Lastly, the paper examines community and agency needs that are associated with drug use and suggests a possible plan of action to address the problem.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Why Do People Use Drugs? A Rational Choice Perspective
Criminal History
Substance Abuse Treatment History
Employment Status
Community Need
Agency Need
Plan of Action
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Such a large portion of the probation office's budget goes toward substance treatment. However, probation officers also work closely with the offenders' families. No services are provided to them. Many of the wives, husbands, and children of the offenders would benefit from counseling services at a reduced cost. Such services might help them understand the addiction issues their family member faces. This officer has seen a lot of family members be affected by an offender's use of a controlled substance. Often they do not understand what is going on or why the offender would choose to use an illicit substance upon release from incarceration. Any services that would be able to be provided to them may be beneficial for the offender in the long run."

Tags:substance abuse, alcohol drugs probation parole

Abstract
The paper looks at juvenile probation and parole in America, describes it, and then explores some of the problems/challenges that have evidently wracked it in recent years. Finally, the paper concludes by offering some solutions to these problems that, though seemingly common-sensical, have apparently escaped the minds of politicians and senior bureaucrats.

From the Paper
"The following paper looks at juvenile probation and parole in the United States; specifically, it looks at juvenile probation and parole in America, describes it, and then explores some of the problems/challenges that have evidently wracked it in recent years. Finally, the paper will conclude by offering some solutions to these problems that, though seemingly common-sensical, have apparently escaped the minds of politicians and senior bureaucrats. Of course, no paper of this nature would be complete without detailing the..."

Tags:juvenile, probation, states

Abstract
In this paper the author examines the several reasons for why people become addicted, looking at how some are more susceptible to addiction than others.The paper then explores addiction to alcohol and drugs and how both factors lead to drug addiction. The paper concludes with the author's opinion that the answer to drug addiction lies within the physiology of reinforcement stating that the addiction is caused by an interaction of biology and behavior.

From the Paper
"The tragedy of addiction lies closest to those who are most innocent and susceptible to advertising and influences from peers, the children of our society. Many addicts start when they were young. A look at the cigarette company's campaign to target children can reveal why kids turn towards smoking and alcohol. A large proportion of heavy drug user addicts started first on smoking cigarettes and drinking. Partial blame for addiction to drugs must be place upon the shoulders of alcohol and cigarette companies that target children and teenagers in their advertising (Zimbardo, 7). The cigarette companies spend a combined total of $2 billion dollars in advertising, more than any other consumer product. "

Tags:smokers, drinkers, personalities, drunken, anxiety, doses, society

Abstract
The paper discusses how the trials and tribulations of war are harrowing and traumatic to those involved, especially to those soldiers on the front lines of battle. The paper explains that to deal with disturbing images, memories, and psychological stresses of war, during and after service, many of those in the military have turned to drugs (including nicotine) and alcohol as a coping mechanism.

From the Paper
"No one can argue that the trials and tribulations of war are harrowing and traumatic to those involved, especially to those soldiers on the front lines of battle. To deal with disturbing images, memories, and psychological stresses of war, during and after service, many of those in the military have turned to drugs (including nicotine) and alcohol as a coping mechanism."

Tags:alcohol, drugs, military

Abstract
In this article the writer examines the case of Thomas User, a drug user who has twice violated the terms of his probation by relapsing into drug use. The paper argues against incarceration but suggests that, because Mr. User cannot be trusted to monitor himself, he should be placed in a half-way house environment where he can receive supervision from others. Beyond that, the writer discusses that this environment will control who Mr. User sees, will make sure that he attends his counseling for his substance abuse problem, and will allow him to receive around-the-clock support from skilled professionals.

From the Paper
"Supervision in Probation and Parole: the case of Thomas User. Regrettably, narcotics use and narcotics distribution has become a very pervasive problem in our contemporary society. The following paper will examine the case of a man who became entwined in the narcotics web and who compounded his difficulties by breaching the terms of his probation. The following paper will argue that the best way of dealing with the matter is to tighten up the conditions of Thomas User's probation via adding more conditions to his probation. Among these, it may be advisable for the Probation Officer to place Thomas in a half-way home where he can be carefully monitored and where his whereabouts will be constantly known to professional staff trained to help men like him overcome their problems with substance abuse. With this in mind, it is to a discussion of Thomas that this paper now turns."

Tags:narcotics, probation, confinement

Abstract
This paper discusses one of the biggest issues in society, which is the Alcohol and Drug-abuse. The paper discusses the issues related to alcohol and drug abuse. It explores the disadvantages of making alcohol and drugs as a part of ones life. It also includes how this problem is spreading all over the world.

Abstract
This paper presents the case that peer pressure need not be negative when it comes to alcohol and drug use. It explains that, with the correct education in school and at home, youngsters could be positively influenced by their surroundings regarding choices made about drugs and alcohol.

From the Paper
"During adolescence, peers play a large part in a young person's life and typically replace family as the center of a teen's social and leisure activities. But teenagers have various peer relationships, and they interact with many peer groups. Often "peer cultures" have very different values and norms. Thus, the adult perception of peers as a "united front of dangerous influence" is inaccurate. More often than not, peers reinforce family values, but they have the potential to encourage problem behaviors as well. Although the negative influence of peers is over-emphasized, more can be done to help teenagers experience the family and the peer group as mutually constructive environments. To accomplish this, families, communities, churches, schools, 4-H and other youth groups must work together (Haydock 45)."

Tags:friend, family, school, education, addiction

Abstract
This paper explores the negative effects of alcohol and drug use on college students and discusses data collected from a study conducted by college students of Capital University. The purpose of the study was to find more information about the relationship between alcohol and drug use among college students and the subsequent impact on grade point averages and stress levels. This paper discusses the data collected for this study and explains that it was collected through a survey administered to a random selection of Capital University undergraduate students. Additionally, this paper offers an analysis of facts that are significant to understanding the alcohol and drug use patterns among traditional undergraduate students.

From the Paper
"The participants in this survey were chosen from a random sample of 150 undergraduate students from Capital University. This sample was generated through the registrar's office. Traditional undergraduate students were selected and contacted through email to be a part of this study. The response rate was 24%. There were a total of 36 students who participated in this survey. Twelve were male and twenty two were female, with two students not disclosing their gender. The average age of respondents was 20.59 years. The participants were recruited for this study through an email sent out after selecting prospective individuals through a list from the registrar's office. Since we, the researchers, did not meet directly with any of our participants we did not receive any written informed consent. In the email it was stated how informed consent was given. Through the student clicking on the link provided in the email to take the survey, informed consent was thus given. There is no direct compensation for participating in this study."

Tags:undergraduate, consequences, concern, faculty, underage

Abstract
This paper examines the patterns of normal and deviant behavior and how they are learned from family, school and peers.

From the Paper
"Alcohol and drug abuse can be looked at from many different perspectives and can be fit into many sociological theories. The theory of deviant behavior fits well because while the social use of alcohol is normal and many people use soft drugs such as marijuana occasionally, being addicted to alcohol or drugs such as heroin, cocaine and amphetamines or methamphetamine is not normal behaviors and is therefore deviant. (Rubington and Weinberg) Deviant behavior is that which is not the norm for society. It is believed to be due..."

Tags:alcohol, drugs, deviance

Abstract
The writer of this paper contends that the ongoing war on drugs has not succeeded and that drug use should be prevented rather than made illegal. This paper also examines the argument that drug use will dramatically decrease if all illegal substances are legalized. This paper also discusses how school programs educating students on the risks of substance abuse has had a dramatic impact on teenage drug use.
Topics covered in this paper include:
The War On Drugs
The Drug Business
Alcohol and Drugs
The Effect of Drug Education
Drugs and Jail
Addiction
Conclusion
Bibliography

From the Paper
"Because drugs are illegal, their cost is astronomical, providing enormous profits to those engaged in the business of importing, exporting and selling drugs. There is no question that legalization of drugs would put an immediate stop to this rich source of economic gain. Legal drugs could be sold at a reasonable price to those who choose to use them, and the illegal drug community would not be able to compete."

Tags:law, drugs, narcotics, education, youth, teens