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The Columbian Drug Trade (1994-2004), 2005.
This paper is a political case study about American imperialism and the Columbian drug trade from 1994 to 2004.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper reveals that American expenditures into the international drug war for the Colombian government appear imperialistic and encouraging of the drug trade in cocaine. The author points out that, although major cartels were overthrow from 1999 to 2002, a wider range of smaller to middle level cartels arose to take their places until 2004. The paper stress that, because of these actions, the drug trade appears to have taken on a far more profitable place in the Columbian, especially with some of the larger and medium sized cartels still having a great influence in the pro-American government of Colombia from 2002 to 2004.
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"This case study examines the information surrounding the use of the Columbian drug trade to destabilize third world countries, such as Columbia, by the United States. By deregulating the international drug market, especially with cocaine, the United States helps create inner conflict through drug lords and militia groups. Through the use of drug cartels government agencies in Columbia became corrupt by the advent of the CIA and other United States organized operations to use Columbia as an illegal market for cocaine. In this manner, American imperialism helped forge a stronger drug center in South America that supported the Colombian government and the drug cartels. This imperialistic factor in American/Columbian relations is by far the most interesting aspect of the drug trade between the yeas 1994-2004."
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The Columbian Drug War, 2002.
A paper which examines the extent to which drug trafficking and terrorism have played a role in Colombia's civil war.
1,009 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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In 1999, Columbia negotiated a three-year stabilization agreement named "Plan Columbia" with the International Monetary Fund, which established certain policy targets that it had to achieve in order to borrow money. The paper examines that although this money was given to resolve the civil conflict, curb drug trafficking, modernize legal and military institutions and strengthen the economy, in fact most of the money goes to the military in order to fight the FARC rebels who control vast areas of the coca fields. The paper examines the reasons behind the United States' eagerness to aid the Columbian government, despite the fact that most of the money is obviously not being used for "anti-drug" programs.
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"However, statistics show that Colombian police and military are not fighting a drug war but rather a civil war against leftwing rebels that are rapidly gaining strength. However, the U.S. is completely aware that the money is not going to drugs and actually has an interest in the civil war because Colombia is strategically located, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. In addition, it has plentiful oil and mineral reserves that multinational corporations have been exploiting for years, often under the armed guard of the Colombian military. Therefore, the U.S. is supplying aid in the name of drugs but the money is used to keep control of the territory of Colombia."
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Is Drug Court Really Effective: A Review of Current Drug Laws and Drug Courts, 2002.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 106.95
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This legal analysis examines the American drug courts in order to assess the effectiveness of existing policy in dealing with crimes associated with drugs in the United States. This paper evaluates the scientific validity of resources that are used to determine drug policy, and in the critique finds these systems of information ineffective. The author of this essay then offers recommendations for a drug policy that includes a description of drug court environments, and rehabilitation programs for women.
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Columbian Guerrillas vs. the Columbian Government, 2002.
The conflict between the guerrillas and the government of Columbia.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper deals with the modern day world conflict in Columbia between the Columbian guerrillas and the Columbian government.
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The Colombian Rose Trade in the Media, 2005.
Examines how the Columbian rose trade is portrayed in the media.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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Unbeknownst to many rose-buyers, fresh flowers have been flown in from the South American nation of Colombia, some 90% of them by some reports. Seen as a boon to an economy that would otherwise be dependent on its drug trade, the Colombian rose trade has many detractors and defenders. This paper looks at four different media outlets and their take on the Colombian rose trade, looking at not only what each medium has to say about the issue, but how it is said.
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"Each Valentine's Day, millions of fresh-cut roses are purchased for sweethearts, spouses, and lovers around the world. Unbeknownst to many rose-buyers, these fresh flowers have been flown in from the South American nation of Colombia, some 90% of them by some reports. Seen as a boon to an economy that would otherwise be dependent on its drug trade, the Colombian rose trade has many detractors and defenders. This paper shall look at four different media outlets and their take on the Colombian rose trade, looking at not only what each medium has to say about the issue, but how it is said. The first source providing information on the Colombian rose trade is a piece from National Public Radio's show "All Things Considered," circa October of 1997. This is a radio news clip. The personality of the outlet is one of American liberalism, yet unbiased information."
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Pablo Escobar and the War on Drugs, 2004.
This paper considers the history of Pablo Escobar, his drug cartel and the influence of both on the war against drugs.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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The paper discusses the history of Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar and his drug cartel and then examines the influence of both on the war on drugs. The paper explores drug cartels of Latin America.
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"The term "war on drugs" has become commonplace in American society and for many college-age Americans it is difficult to remember a time when there was not a war on drugs. Today drug arrests and drug-related offenses account for many of the prosecutions that are undertaken in our justice system and many of those who are incarcerated are in prison for drug-related crimes."
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Drug Trafficking in the Caribbean, 2001.
The paper discusses the drug problems of the people of the Caribbean and the drug trafficking that goes on there. It also deals with the dangers that drug trafficking causes to other countries and their people.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 101.95
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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.
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"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."
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Legalizing Drugs: Fiction or Fix, 2000.
Discusses the failure of the ?War on Drugs? and how legalizing drugs would change the role of the police from the enforcer, to the protector.
1,938 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 5 sources, $ 61.95
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This paper deals with the shortcomings of the current measures taken to curb the rising problem of drug abuse in America and how legalizing drugs would change the role of the police from the enforcer, to the protector. A discussion of the question of getting current abusers to stop their self-destructive ways and ways to prevent new drug abusers is given with a realistic looks at how the current systems tries to solve these problems. Also a short dissertation on how DARE has failed to prevent new drug abusers is also given.
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The War on Drugs: A Critical Perspective, 2002.
Discusses what aims our society seeks to achieve in criminalizing the use of drugs and how effective drug laws are in achieving those aims.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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Gives a critical analysis of "the war on drugs". Through examination of the history and present motivations of drug laws, this paper argues that the reasons behind drug criminalization are invalid. The paper also shows that the current law enforcement approaches are ineffective in dealing with the drug problem.
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"The illicit drug problem is seen as a paramount concern within all western communities and is clearly the source of some of society's most major public health issues. The so-called "War on Drugs" is given unprecedented resources in the area of law enforcement and often headlines our major media outlets. The reasons for our community seeking to criminalize drug use will be explored in the following essay by tracing drugs laws to the original sources of public concern and exploring how community concern has evolved since. It will be shown that the original notions that are the basis of drug criminalization have been flawed from their inception. Furthermore it will be illustrated how current and past drug laws have been completely ineffective in achieving the aims that society has sought to achieve through drug criminalization."
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Psychoactive Drugs and American Law, 2006.
An analysis of four psychoactive drugs and drug families that are commonly used and abused in America: nicotine, marijuana, anabolic steroids and alcohol.
1,399 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The paper reviews the American legislation that "controls" certain substances. The paper examines smoking laws and tobacco usage to determine the American use / abuse of nicotine. It also contrasts that with the greater illegality of marijuana, and compares that to sports drugs such as anabolic steroids. Finally, the paper reviews the history of alcohol legislation and abuse. In conclusion, the writer feels that nicotine and alcohol should be treated more as health hazards, in line with the legislative treatment accorded marijuana and metabolic steroids. Table of Contents: Legislation Affecting Drugs in the United States; Nicotine; Marijuana; Anabolic Steroids; Liquor; Bibliography
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"Scheduling occurs according to certain criteria that are applied to drugs according to their medicinal value, harmfulness, and potential abuse or addiction to the drug. There are five schedules, of which Schedule I is assigned to the most dangerous drugs with the least medicinal value, with Schedule II-V being applied to drugs with decreasing danger and increasing medicinal value. Schedule V would then include the least dangerous of the drugs."
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The U.S. Drug Policy, 2007.
This paper argues that the War on Drugs and the U.S. drug policy is failing.
2,810 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper explains that the War on Drugs, which began in the late 19th and early 20th century, despite the massive amount of money and time poured into the issue of drug control and criminalization, is ineffective. The author argues that the War on Drugs strategy actually has helped the drug problem become an underground and criminal black market with no protection for the consumers. The paper suggests the ever increasing costs of the War on Drugs could be better used for social programs that help low-income groups plagued by drug abuse and for educational programs that teach the real problems of drugs and the damaging complications they cause society.
Table of Contents:
War on Drugs: Where has it failed?
Narcotics Prohibition: The First National Prohibition Alcohol Prohibition
Table : Arrests for Alcohol, Violent, and Drug Offenses as Percentage of All Arrests in the U.S.
Marijuana Prohibition
The Modern War on Drugs
Effects of the War on Drugs and Inefficiency Spending
Table: Average Sentence Length in Months
Solutions for the Reform of the US Drug Policy
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"The 18th amendment to the US Constitution along with the Volstead Act of 1920 prohibited alcohol selling, manufacturing, and transporting. However consumption and possession of alcohol were never made illegal. By 1916 alcohol was banned in about 26 of the 48 states. Then with the new amendment alcohol consumption dropped but within the year consumption was on the rise again through the typical black market that is a continual side effect of any drug's prohibition. It was extrapolated that only within one year after the end of prohibition alcohol consumption would have been above pre-prohibition levels, but with the 21st amendment which repeals the 18th amendment prohibition came to an end."
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Marijuana as a Gateway Drug, 2007.
This paper examines how marijuana is considered a gateway for higher level drugs within American drug culture.
1,433 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The paper explains many of the social theories as to why marijuana is deemed a gateway drug for harder illegal drugs. The paper discuses statistical evidence that many young people find it safe to use marijuana, which leads them to heavier narcotic progressions in adulthood.
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"In sociology the study of cultural norms and social policies created by authorities is one aspect of the drug culture of marijuana that has been a problem in America. For many analysts, the study of marijuana has often been connected with what is called a "gateway" drug for higher level narcotics. The "drug culture" that defines this issue on low level drugs is often connected through societal norms that encourage the validity of marijuana within multiple addiction scenarios. The government, as the major authority on the illegality of marijuana, sets the law and then enforces a penalty for breaking the rules. In this manner, the moral foundation for deviancy is created not only by the government, but also by local ethical or religious groups that find a commonality for social deviancy (Becker 133). This two-fold creation of governmental authority and moral authority (Churches, social organizations, etc.) relates directly to why marijuana users are easily demonized, but more so, these institutions often categorize the drug as an early stage primer for harder drugs."
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Legalizing Drugs in America, 2006.
This paper argues in favor of legalizing drugs in the United States.
2,325 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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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
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"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."
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The Legitimization of Drugs.
This paper discusses various categories of drugs and the issue of their legitimization.
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This paper explains that the term 'drug' is extremely broad and can be used to describe nearly any substance, which has a discernible effect on the person using the drug. The author points out that the legalization status of drugs in general is widely varied: Some drugs are entirely legal, others are legal but require a prescription and still others are completely illegal. The paper states that if drug use is legalized, drug abuse would become a public health problem; therefore, the benefit to society is that the treatment of drug abusers would become health-focused rather than criminally-focused as it is now.
Table of Contents
Stimulants
Caffeine
Amphetamine
Other Stimulants including Ecstasy and Cocaine
Depressants
Alcohol
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepiness.
Drug Legalization
Definition of Drug Legalization
Arguments For and Against Legalization
Potential Effects of Drug Legalization
Drug Abuse after Legalization
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"Caffeine is one of the most widely used drugs in the United States. It is a stimulant found in coffee, black tea, many soft drinks, and some other consumables. There are two primary steps in the way caffeine works. First, the drug interrupts a process in the nervous system that generally stems the body's release of adrenaline, causing more adrenaline than usual to be released into the body. Additionally, caffeine inhibits the reuptake of adrenaline by the nervous system, causing the heightened amounts of adrenaline to have a prolonged effect. ("Caffeine"). The purchase and consumption of caffeine is legal for all ages in the United States."
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Drugs in the Workplace, 1991.
An examination of the background, types of drugs, causes and effects, drug testing and employee assistance programs.
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"This paper will be concerned with the problem of drugs in he workplace. The drug problem in American society has grown steadily since the 1960s. During that decade, thousands of young people experimented with drugs, not realizing the harmful long-term effects of their use. As a result of this public tolerance, the drug problem in the United States today is worse than it is in any other western industrial nation. In fact, "sixty percent of the world's production of illegal drugs is consumed here" (Stutman 18). As in the rest of American society, drugs have become increasingly common in the workplace as well. There is evidence that drug abuse on the job is increasing rapidly in all industries throughout America, large and small. A recent study conducted by the United States Chamber of Commerce revealed that "18-20% of all employees are substance abusers, and 65% of those..."
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