Abstract This paper explains that, although there has been a decline within overall narcotic use within the United States over the past decade, Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), as an aggregate group, have maintained their consistent level of narcotic use within the past decade. The author points out that the growth of drug use among Asian- Americanteenagers, which is a startling development, is centered within the risk areas of Los Angeles County. The paper proposes a survey of the Asian-Americanteenage population from two school districts in Los Angeles County and San Francisco County, which have the highest rate of Asian-American students on a national level.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literary Review
Methodology
Conclusion
From the Paper "Empirical research has shown that ATOD use usually begins around the time of adolescence. This is especially true among Asian Americans teenagers as they confront the problems of identity development. Cultural, familial and economic conflicts which results from being Asian American can severely stress teenagers and lead them towards further alienation from adult peer groups. This general trend within the teenage population entails a deeper understanding of how ATOD impacts intergeneration conflict and Asian American teenage drug use."
Abstract The paper discusses a study that relates to the use of licit and illicit drugs and the affects that they have on teens and society. The paper describes how the study researchers contend that in regard to licit drugs, there is a growing concern for teens because licit drugabuse often leads to the abuse of illicit drugs. Furthermore, the study shows how licit and illicit drugs are closely connected to teenage suicides, with over 28,000 suicides reported annually.
From the Paper "While national statistics indicate that illicit drug use by teens has appeared to decline in recent years, the knowledge that many teens practice the abuse of licit drugs needs exploration, according to the researchers (Darboe, Keenan & Richards, 2002, sec. 1). This exploration was, therefore, conducted to determine whether theories of licit drug abuse had foundation in fact, or whether concerns regarding licit drug abuse are without merit."
Abstract This paper discusses the problem of drug use in the United States among teenagers and examines various facets of prevention programs, particularly peer prevention programs. The paper also discusses the most effective preventative strategy, looks at the role the family plays in the problem and cites statistics concerning teenagedrugabuse.
From the Paper "This paper addresses the problem of drug use among teenagers and examines the various facets of drug prevention and intervention programs. First the paper outlines the problem of drug use among teenagers. Then the paper discusses the two types of prevention programs. Next, the paper discusses various elements of peer prevention programs. Finally, the paper discusses which drug prevention strategy is most effective."
Tags:teenagedrug use, peer programs, D.A.R.E, drug prevention programs, social environemental theory
Abstract This paper defines substance and drugabuse using several research sources. It analyzes the current drugabuse problem in the United States and how the government is treating it. It discusses the addiction to drugs and how most Americans see it. It also discusses the legal aspects of the problem and the punishments given to drug offenders. It discusses several twelve step recovery programs and their doubted efficiency.
From the Paper "Drug abuse is really difficult to work with in a psychological sense because all of the issues that surround it. And the reason behind that is that it crosses over into the entire fabric of society, from chemistry to literature, from psychiatry to law. And because of these reasons, the attitudes toward drug abuse are inherently patriarchal and paternalistic; especially because of the puritanical and criminalistic spin American society puts on it. Because of this attitude, it the psychological and psychiatric community has dug itself into a conundrum where client confidentiality is at odds with other legal and moral dilemmas with regard to patient care and recovery. Also, there are other concerns about Alcoholics anonymous and similar 12 step programs with their regard to misuse within the treatment of drug abuse."
Abstract This paper reviews the history of Asian-American discrimination in the United States, race-based policies and court decisions. The author points out the stereotyping of all AsianAmericans as a model minority image and why the term AsianAmericans is too broad a category. The paper stresses the need for affirmative actions programs to correct the problem of under-representation of Asian-Americans in academia.
From the Paper "There can be no question that Asian-Americans have been subject to racial discrimination in the United States. Until only a generation ago, Asian-Americans were essentially treated as second class ..."
Tags: affirmative action, asianamericans, race, students
Abstract This paper attempts to construct a definition of an Asian-American writer through the common themes in their literary works. Several examples of Asian-American novels are presented and analyzed for their shared themes such as alienation and family. These works include Eric Liu's "The Accidental Asian," "The Interpreter" by Suki Kim and "No-No Boy," by John Okada. The author concludes that the themes of self-doubt and estrangement make reading 'Asian-American' literature an enriching, complex experience.
From the Paper "This theme of internal estrangement becomes a metaphorical plot device in The Interpreter by Suki Kim. The protagonist of the novel has two murdered parents. The young woman is a both a literal and figurative orphan of her home, her original Korean culture, and cast adrift in America. If she can find their murderers, Suzy hopes, she will gain a sense of identity and a greater affinity with her national past. However, her pursuit of justice only drives her deeper into psychological turmoil and a sense of displacement, as she seeks her parent's murderers in vain in the Korean-American underworld of New York City."
Tags:Asian-Americans, literature, immigrant, experience, Suki, Kim, Eric, Liu, Jon, Okada
Abstract The writer looks at the killing of an Asian-American woman in San Jose, California in 2003, by a police officer. The writer analyzes this case in terms of Asian-Americans and discrimination. Details of the shooting are included in this article. The writer also discusses response to the shooting.
From the Paper "... a mentally disturbed year-old Vietnamese mother of two, Cau Bich Tran, was shot and killed by San Jose California police officer Chad Marshall in front of her boyfriend and young sons. Gathright A. Marshall was brought to the Grand Jury, which heard testimony that resulted in a refusal to indict the officer for murder or manslaughter after seven days of testimony, during a rare public grand jury probe of the incident in which Officer Marshall testified that he was forced ... "
Abstract This paper studies how the image and identity of AsianAmericans, as perpetuated and politicized by media in the U.S. The paper also compares these images to those of African Americans.
Abstract The paper discusses how prescription drugabuse is not a major problem in America's colleges and universities. The paper examines how it is not a major problem because colleges do not produce the kinds of conditions that generally lead to the abuse of prescription drugs. The writer proposes that by creating and implementing campaigns, the aim of which is the curtailing of almost all use of prescription drugs, the American government is doing a disservice to those individuals who might truly benefit from the use of these medications. The paper concludes that officials and advocates must not harm the many who need the help of medications and treatment for the sake of those who abuse these medications and treatments.
Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review:
Nature of the Problem
Prescription DrugAbuse in Colleges and Universities
Methods and Materials:
Object of Study
Setting of Study
Participants in the Study
Study Instrument
Results
Conclusion
Summary and Recommendations
Appendix A
References
From the Paper "Abuse of prescription medication in American colleges and universities is a complex issue that can only be understood by first examining the larger matter of prescription drug abuse in the general population. First, it is necessary to define the problem; to understand what amount of misuse constitutes abuse. The numbers themselves are often cited as proof that a major problem exists. According to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, there were fewer than half a million first-time users of prescription painkillers in the 1980's, as opposed to more than six million in 2002. (Barolat, 2005) Nonetheless, sheer numbers do not automatically equal a problem. As Barolat notes, there are indeed many people who are in genuine chronic physical pain, and who do require the aid of painkillers to maintain normal levels of day-today functionality."
Abstract This paper explains that the Anti-DrugAbuse Act of 1986, which created a differentiation of sentencing for powder versus crack cocaine offenses, has had a very negative impact on African-American offenders. The paper points out that the current problem is the perceived 'right' of the judge presiding over crack offense case sentencing to depart from mandatory minimum sentencing for these offenses. The paper also points out that this policy is shockingly perverse under the governing Constitution and its Bill of Rights. The paper then concludes with four policy recommendations to correct this situation.
Table of Contents:
Historical Background of the Policy
Current Problem
Description of Policy
Policy Analysis
Policy Recommendations
Policy Recommendation One
Policy Recommendation Two
Policy Recommendation Three
Policy Recommendation Four
From the Paper "These are often the same lawmakers who are handsomely rewarded by public sector groups such as correctional officers' unions and other law enforcement groups, who also profit from criminalization and mass imprisonment. Less directly, the privatization of prisons contributes to and buoys the overall "culture" of law enforcement and criminal justice, one that levels our common sense understanding of the causes of our social problems and puts as their solution responses of violence, force and containment."
Tags: ownership, drug quantity disparity, judge, decision-making model, sentencing commission
Abstract It is common knowledge that abuse of substances, be they illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or completely legal things such as alcohol, tobacco, etc., is widespread, rampant, and becoming an intolerable problem in the United States. This paper deals with the various causes of drug use and drugabuse, be they physical, sociological, or psychological, as well as the several inclinations toward crime and overall misbehavior that said drug use and abuse may lead to, especially in the young people of today.
Abstract This paper outlines the significant differences between the genders with regard to drugabuse. The paper looks at the differences in all aspects of drug use, including why they seek out drugs, who they get drugs from, the types of drugs used, the level of dependence, and the degree of relapse.
From the Paper "Drug addiction, in women and men, is a disease that has become an epidemic in America and around the world. However, there are significant gender differences in regards to drug abuse, and associated behaviors. Much research exists to show that women and men vary drastically with respect to the circumstances surrounding their initial drug use, the specific types of drugs they grow dependent upon, the level of dependence, and the ability they have to seek treatment for their addiction. From the first time a member of either sex uses drugs until they seek treatment, quit, or relapse, females and males exhibit extreme differences in their behavior."
Abstract The paper examines drugabuse which is a significant problem throughout the world and shows no signs of declining. The paper discusses that this is despite the global war on drugs being waged today at great expense by many governments and by tens of thousands of law enforcement personnel. The paper claims that in terms of a demand and supply perspective, the current war on drugs is focusing far too much on punishment for dealers and users and not enough on the sociological and psychological causes of drugabuse.
From the Paper "Drug abuse is a significant problem throughout the world and shows no signs of declining, despite the global war on drugs being waged today at great expense by many governments and by tens of thousands of law enforcement personnel. In terms of a demand and supply perspective, the current war on drugs is focusing far too much on punishment for dealers and users and not enough on the sociological and psychological causes of drug abuse. A number of innovative policies could positively affect obvious supply and demand aspects of drug abuse and the huge expense of prohibition and negative externals associated with it. But implementing such policies is rarely if ever pursued because of rigid political attitudes that promote irrational deterrence concepts."
Abstract In this article, the writer examines the relevant scientific and academic literature connected with the present investigation of drug use in adults. Making use of this literature, the writer discusses the individuals effected. The writer discusses relevant statistics in the drugabuse issue. Further, the writer looks at current federal, state and local drug policies that lead to ways to improve historical efforts to reduce drug use in adults.
From the Paper "The purpose of this paper is to review the scientific and academic literature relating to the goal of the present investigation of drug use in adults and to discuss the individuals effected, relevant statistics and current federal state and local drug policies, leading to ways to improve historical efforts to reduce drug use in adults. A thorough search of the literature was undertaken to gain an informed understanding of the current level scope and focus of scholarly knowledge in the topics and factors salient ... "
Tags:drugabuse, cocaine, policy, drug war, sociological effects, disease
Abstract This paper highlights the commonalities and differences in the immigration and integration process of African and Asian-Americans. The focus is on the hardships endured by both groups. The author points out how both groups endured difficult voyages to reach America, although the Chinese paid a fee to come while the blacks were brought against their will. Also illustrated is the racism both groups endured upon their arrival to America, which often included violence. The author concludes that although both groups have gained freedom and rights in modern America, they still face prejudice and racism in various parts of their lives.
From the Paper "Asian Americans and African Americans both had to immigrate to the United States, they were not native to the area. African Americans were some of the first immigrants to arrive; most of them were initially brought here against their will to serve as slaves in both the North and South of the eastern United States. There are records of slaves and free blacks living in the U.S. in the 1700s and by the early1800s, there were thousands of blacks working as slaves on the great plantations of the South."
