Abstract
This paper is about the drug trafficking problems of the Caribbean. The author examines the Caribbean region as a long standing area where illegal substances have been grown and sold. The people are poverty stricken and sell drugs as a means to make money. The author looks into the Caribbean's climate and location which make it an ideal place to grow and sell drugs. The people are able to transport drugs to other countries through the use of planes, boats, etc. The paper goes on to discuss how this poses as a threat to all countries because it makes drugs available which leads to drug problems for their citizens.

From the paper:

"The Caribbean is known for its agriculturally equipped weather conditions, which makes for most islands to be very fertile. Many farmers in the Caribbean grow drugs as part of their produce to earn more money. They can then sell the illegal substances to islanders, tourists, and then ship the rest off to be sold to other countries' citizens. This poses as a threat to the health of all people who are able to buy drugs as a result of drug trafficking in the Caribbean. It also poses a threat to governments because they have to use their funding on programs to educate citizens about the dangers of drugs as well as rehabilitate those citizens that are addicted to drugs and suffer from drug abuse."

Tags:abuse, caribbean, drug, trafficking, crime, health, risk, violence

Abstract
This paper examines the current drug trafficking crisis of the US - Mexican border, with an emphasis on the role of Mexican drug cartels. First, the paper gives some background about the growth of the drug business in Mexico. Then, it discusses the power of drug lords and barons in Mexico, showing the threat they pose to citizens. Next, the paper describes how the Mexican government is trying to eliminate the drug cartels and the steps that it has taken. It also shows how the drug cartels are fighting back, including its use of firearms imported from the US. The paper concludes by showing the stalemate on the part of both the US and Mexican government to take steps to eradicate the drug wars at this point.

From the Paper
"Efforts are being made by the Mexican government to eradicate the Mexican drug business which has reached alarming proportions. Authorities have indentified the three major drug cartels operating in Mexico. Gulf, Sinaloa and Juarez are words that almost any Mexican is acquainted with. They are the three drug organizations which provoke most of the chaos in Mexico as they have members spread all across the country. Mexico is home to much more drug cartels which are as dangerous as the other bigger organizations. Another notable drug cartel that has its members laid out in Mexico's most important areas is the Tijuana cartel."

Tags:drug cartels, narcotics, drug lords, illegal immigrants, US-Mexico border

Abstract
This paper discusses prescribed drug abuse. Looking back on the 14th Century will show that alcohol was the recreational drug with few prescription drugs available, but since the 14th Century the increase of prescription drug abuse has increased. The focus of the case study of Hannah McCoy discusses how the disorder affects people and solutions to prevent prescription drug abuse in adolescents.

From the Paper
The Problem of Prescription Drug Abuse Approximately two million adolescents have abused prescription drugs with over 20,000 deaths in 2004 because many teenagers believe that prescription drugs are safe ("Teens and Prescription Drugs," 2007, p. 2). Prescription drug abuse is the intentional abuse of different prescription drugs, including pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives ("Teens and Prescription Drugs," 2007, p. 1). Looking back on the 14^th Century will show that alcohol was the recreational drug with few prescription drugs available, but since the 14^th Century the increase of prescription drug abuse has increased. The focus of the case study of

Tags:adolescents, drug, treatment

Abstract
This paper discusses two schools of thoughts regarding drug addiction -that it is a moral issue or that it is a brain disease that develops over time by voluntary actions that eventually lead to uncontrollable abuse of the drug. The author compares drug addiction to diseases such as Schizophrenia and depression and also explains why some may argue that drug addiction is a moral condition - as it involves a series of voluntary acts that often require planning and flexible responses to changing conditions. The paper also highlights the perils of drug addiction, not only to the drug addict and his health and mental well-being, but also to his family and to society.

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"The genetic makeup of the human body determines how many doses or amounts of a drug a person can take before it affects the brain and that person becomes addicted. A Medical Doctor by the name of Alan Leshner wisely believes that most people see addiction as ''a crime, a disease, or a failure of will'' (Duran, 2007). The current question is: Should addiction to drugs be labeled a brain disease? While many people believe that drug addiction is simply the ''failure of will'' (Leshner, 2007) or a moral issue, others do believe that it is a brain disease that develops over time by voluntary actions that eventually lead to uncontrollable abuse of the drug."

Tags:drug abuse, neurology morals

Abstract
The paper looks at how the Commission of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (CBASSE) stated that while U.S. policies pertaining to illegal drugs do address some of the issues related to drug use and health, they fall extremely short of tackling the full scope of the issue in the nation ("Informing", 2001, p. 2). The paper explains that this may be because the policies that are created today to address an issue of health and drug use could change within a short period of time because the issues connected to drugs in society continue to evolve. The paper offers the example that when the war on drugs initially began, the concern for HIV/AIDS was not widespread or considered a consequence of drug use by the general public. Yet, as HIV/AIDS continued to impact people throughout the nation the issue of intravenous drug use became more significant to the American population.

Tags:drug, policy, health

Abstract
The paper discusses how the United States' government as a federal employer instituted a drug free workplace program in the 1980s under President Ronald Reagan. The program was intended to focus on the growing concern of individuals being addicted to drugs using drugs during working hours and the consequences of drug use was to include health issues. The paper explains how the federal government believed at the time that if a drug free workplace program were created for federal employees, other employers throughout the country would follow suit developing national awareness regarding the issue. The paper notes that the federal drug free workplace program has clearly defined policies regarding drugs and government employment.

Tags:drug, free, workplace

Abstract
The paper relates that President's Bush's National Drug Control Policy began by initiating a budget to allow for prevention and intervention programs in youth school systems. The paper outlines how the President planned to expand the drug treatment system by allowing those that have addiction problems to obtain vouchers and receive the care they need. The paper also explains how the President planned on increasing the budget of several government agencies for this policy. The paper concludes that all in all, the policy is a great one; if everything was to work as stated in the strategy, the country should be drug free or very close to it. The paper points out, however, that the political storm following it might prevent much of the good it is intended to do.

Outline:
Stopping Drug Use Before it Begins: A Summary
Treatment Resources
Economic Basis of the Drug Trade
Final Analysis

From the Paper
"The President's National Drug Control Policy begins by initiating a budget to allow for prevention and intervention programs in youth school systems. For drug testing in schools, $25 million has been proposed to initialize drug programs that have only been seen thus far in private schools, and adult institutions. Specifically, schools would have "...competitive grants to support design and implementation of school based drug testing, referral, assessment, and intervention programs." This proposal is the direct result of several different school districts seeking their own funding for such programs in the previous fiscal year."

Tags:prevention, intervention, drug, testing, schools, addiction, funds, law, enforcement

Abstract
For several decades, drug use has shaped the American criminal justice system. Drug and drug related offenses are the most common crime in nearly every community. The paper shows that in order to handle this explosion of drug related cases, the court system has devised a drug case processing process.

Tags:drug, case, processing

Abstract
This paper explains that statistics show that drug abuse and alcoholism are real problems in the American work force. The author points out that many employers value drug testing before employment so that potential drug abusers will be eliminated as part of their workforce. The paper relates whether or not employers should require drug testing before hiring employees and the degree to which D the outcome of drug testing should affect the decisions managers make in the selection of employees.

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"U.S. Depart. Of Labor statistics show that one in every 12 employees uses illegal drugs and one in 10 has an alcohol problem" (Gillian 46). Should employers require drug testing before hiring employees? Why? Why not? Does the outcome of drug testing affect the decisions managers make in the selection of employees? These are logical questions that many employers face in the selection of new employees. Managers are affected by the results of pre-employment drug testing and often they base their decisions on who to hire based on these results. What Is the Importance of Drug Testing? Why should managers care if people use drugs or alcohol as long as they do not use them at work? Why should managers use drug testing in choosing whom to hire?"

Tags:drug, testing, employment

Abstract
Drug testing in the workplace became a growing practice in the face of information showing the prevalence of drug use, especially for certain sensitive positions and dangerous industries. The practice increased with the belief that preventing drug use would have a business benefit by reducing potential medical problems, liability, lost work days and so on. This paper discusses the increasing use of drug testing in the workplace and the concerns raised about privacy, especially the privacy of those who weren't using drugs but were tested just the same.

Tags:drug, testing, workplace