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Drug Abuse: Psychology and Sociology, 2005.
An overview of drug abuse from different perspectives.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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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 drug abuse, 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.
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Arresting The Menace of Drug Abuse, 2007.
This paper explores the extent of drug and other substance abuse in the United States today.
1,286 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper discusses how in the United States, drug and other substance abuse has been a persistent problem for many years. The paper describes how this type of abuse has not only an immediate impact on the health of the user, but also has several far reaching consequences for the user and his family. The paper discusses the usage of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines. The paper shows how studies have revealed a gradual decrease in drug abuse among the general population, because of the commitment shown by teachers, parents, counselors, the state and the users themselves. The paper concludes that one hopes this trend will continue and the menace of drug abuse can be arrested, at least to a certain extent.
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"Several studies have been carried out on the subject, in the hope of finding a permanent solution to the grave problem, but none have been able to achieve great success. For example, a group, 'Monitoring the Future Study' has been making attempts to track the problem of drug abuse among high school seniors, from 1975 onwards. In the year 1991, the group started to survey even eighth and tenth graders to study drug abuse among this younger population. It was discovered that in the graduating class of 1996, about 50.8 percent of the students had used an illicit drug by the time they reached their senior year of high school, and this was indicative of a continuing upward trend of drug abuse, from a 40.7 percent in the year 1992."
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Drug Abuse among Juveniles, 2004.
This paper discusses drug abuse among juveniles.
1,808 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This article looks at drug abuse among juveniles and related matters. The writer examines drug abuse relating to juveniles and to juvenile delinquents in particular. The writer discusses major causes of the problem. In this paper, the writer provides and explains solutions for this drug abuse problem.
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"The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the nature of drug abuse among juveniles emphasizing the problem of drug abuse among juvenile delinquents in particular. The paper first describes the nature of the problem and then looks at causes. It also offers some solutions to the problem. Lundman identifies juvenile delinquency as a behavior rather than as a psychosocial phenomenon involving various characteristics or traits of those labeled ... "
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Drug Abuse in Colleges and Universities, 2007.
A discussion on prescription drug abuse on and off college campuses.
3,229 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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The paper discusses how prescription drug abuse 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 Drug Abuse 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
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"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."
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Drug Abuse, 2005.
This paper explores the effective strategies in the battle against drug abuse.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 17 sources, $ 151.95
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The paper examines drug abuse 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 drug abuse.
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"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."
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 2002.
A look at the affects of alcohol and drug abuse on society.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 97.95
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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.
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Drug Abuse, 2001.
This paper studies the drug abuse problem in American society and looks at different possible ways to treat it.
1,355 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper defines substance and drug abuse using several research sources. It analyzes the current drug abuse 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.
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"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."
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Drug Abuse, 2003.
Considers drug abuse as a public order crime.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 39.95
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Discusses the social context of drug abuse and the social theories that explain drug abuse, including Durkheim's and Merton's theories of anomie, alienation, and self-destructive behavior in modern society.
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"The type of deviance addressed in this paper is drug abuse that falls under the category of public order crimes. Essentially, public order crimes differ significantly from most other crimes because no "victims" are involved. Crimes such as the illegal use..."
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Drug Abuse, 2004.
An analysis of the harm-reduction approach to drug abuse.
1,625 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper analyzes the harm-reduction approach to eliminating social problems associated with drug abuse. It cites examples of models from other countries and several expert opinions. The paper compares and contrasts the current drug abuse policy in the United States. The paper also presents the downfalls of the supply-and-demand-reduction approach.
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"There are two traditional approaches to drug abuse, the supply reduction approach which aims at reducing the supply of drugs by placing a greater law enforcement emphasis on combating producing countries, and the demand reduction approach which focuses on the prevention and treatment of drug abusers reducing the demand for drugs. There is however a third approach to dealing with drug abuse problems faced by society; this alternative approach is called the harm reduction approach. Although there is no clear cut definition for harm reduction it can simply be explained as a method of reducing the harms associated with drug abuse both to the user and to society. Although this method does not focus on eliminating the use of drugs or the supply of drugs it does provide a viable alternative that addresses the problems or harms caused by illegal drug use. The most obvious difference in the harm reduction approach as compared to the supply/demand approaches is the focus on decreasing the negative consequences of the drug use instead of focusing on eliminating the drug use."
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Criminal Drug Abuse, 2007.
A discussion on drug abuse and treatment for criminals.
3,214 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper discusses the problem of alcohol and drug abuse and its influence on criminals. It claims that a high percentage of criminals either use or abuse drugs. The paper addresses the need for drug and alcohol treatment in correctional facilities and offers four solutions and their implementation. A schematic representation is included in order to quantify points made.
Table of Contents:
Abstract Problem/Objective Background of Problem Proposed
Alternatives
Decision Criteria Research Matrix Analysis Optimal Coarse of Action Implementation of Plan
Program Evaluation Bibliography Additional Resources
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"The optimal coarse of action, according to the matrix analysis would be option 3, (Utilize known effective preventative drug and alcohol abuse programs...). As a long range goal prevention is clearly the best and most cost effective plan of action to combat the incidence of criminal activity in association with drug and alcohol abuse. Treatment is clearly an important factor but early prevention, especially is the most long-term of the solutions offered in this plan. The prevention of individuals from ever becoming drug addicted and therefore entering the penal system is a global answer to the social problem that this poses in our culture and worldwide."
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Drug Abuse in Schools, 2002.
An analysis proposal to determine the extent of the drug abuse problem in American schools.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper determines if it is possible for all intermediate schools and high schools in the United States to acknowledge that the use of "illegal substances" (i.e. controlled drugs and alcohol) by students has become a serious issue that not only endangers the well being of the student bodies, the faculties and the administrations, but also threatens the educational goals of the various schools. The purpose of this is to establish a policy of open information concerning substance abuse, one that will officially state that schools will no longer tolerate any attempts by parents, students, government agencies, or other interest groups to make the issue seem less critical than it is. The paper examines the current scope of the problem. It explores three separate approaches to the problem - a curative approach (The Effective Drug Control Strategy program), a preventative strategy (the DARE program) the POSIT strategy for screening offenders. The paper concludes that the Effective Drug Control Strategy would be the most effective in dealing with drug abuse in American schools.
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"The most widely known (and sometimes praised) program is "DARE," a program of slides, booklets, T-shirts and so on, that is aimed at fourth and fifth graders. A recent editorial in the Detroit News made some stunning and highly defensible arguments against DARE. The editorial was based on a news story in the same paper that pointed out that there was no difference in crime or drug abuse incidents between 33 local school districts that offered DARE and others that didn't."
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Gender Differences and Drug Abuse, 2005.
A look at how the aspects of drug abuse differ between men and women.
809 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper outlines the significant differences between the genders with regard to drug abuse. 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.
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"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."
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Drug Abuse Resistance Education, 2007.
An evaluation of the D.A.R.E program, including a critical look into its conceptual and methodological practices, based on the article "DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Very Popular but not Very Effective," by Clayton et. al.
966 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper examines the article, "DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Very Popular but not Very Effective," by Clayton et. al., which centered onto the components that make the DARE program a popular but ineffective drug use intervention program among America's youth. The paper thoroughly analyzes the two causes of the ineffectiveness of the DARE program, as argued and presented by Clayton et. al. The paper's analysis posits similarly as the authors have argued--that is, the analysis presented here asserts that: (1) drug use intervention, in order to be effective, must be intensified to age groups wherein drug use becomes more crucial and prevalent, and (2) more than education and information dissemination, America's youth must be informed of drug use's detrimental effects at an "experiential level," wherein they are able to fully "witness" its effects, as experienced by (former) drug users themselves.
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"The first argument presented in the article in arguing the continued support for the DARE program despite its ineffectiveness is the "feel good" effect that the program has on different sectors of the society. Citing the police, educational system, and even the family institution (specifically parents) as the loyal supporters of this program, the authors pointed out that the continued support of these sectors is motivated only by the fact that the program "makes students, teachers, administrators, parents, police, and politicians "feel good" because something is being done about drug abuse" (107)."
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Drug Abuse, 2004.
An analysis of drug abuse as a multicultural issue.
1,821 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses the issue of drug abuse as a multicultural issue. The paper focuses on a report published by the National Institute of Health. In addition, the paper reviews the findings of a study published in the "Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling". The paper contends that the findings suggest that heroin abuse can be attributed to a number of factors, including age and ethnicity.
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"It is certainly true that no segment of the population that is not adverse effected by drug abuse. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Drug abuse is a persistent problem. The NIH explains that drug abuse cost society nearly $100 billiion in 1992. (Costs to Society) The article explains that this amount includes the cost of drug treatment, lost earnings and medical costs. In addition, over 50% of the costs was calculated as a percentage of drug related crimes (Costs to Society). The National Institutes of Health also reports drug use among racial and ethnic minorities. According to their report entitled Drug Use Among Ethnic Minorities, drug abuse has fostered a great deal of federal attention."
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