Drug use is on the rise among teens, and is an epidemic that must be stopped. In order to reduce the number of teenagers in the United States who use drugs, it is important to develop a comprehensive plan of intervention. The intervention must include efforts on the part of teachers, parents, and politicians. One of the most effective ways of changing the minds of teenagers is via the use of advertising. Therefore, advertising campaigns should be used to make drug use seem uncool and therefore undesirable among teenagers.
As Glazer points out, drug use among teens is becoming more prevalent. "Although teens who use drugs are still in the minority, some experts say that recent increases in the popularity of drugs, though modest, may indicate the beginnings of a new drug epidemic," (Glazer). Cannabis has regained its panache among youth, Glazer points out. hether or not pot smoking leads to…...

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Glazer, Sarah. "Preventing teen drug use." CQ Researcher. 28 July 1995. Retrieved online:  http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/document.php?id=cqresrre1995072800 

Harris, Drew. "I Dare 'Ya - Time for change in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education." Emmitsburg News-Journal. Retrieved online:  http://www.emmitsburg.net/archive_list/articles/ce/misc/drew/drews_dare.htm 

"Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise Among High Schoolers" Retrieved online:  http://www.drugrehabtreatment.com/prescription-abuse.html 

"Teen Prescription Drug Abuse On the Rise." ABC News. Retrieved online:  http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=1726349&page=1#.TtfdkErwM7A

Drug Use
Dealing the Straight Dope: he Physical, Emotional, and Social Effects of Drug Use and Abuse

Many different things might come to mind upon hearing the word, "drugs." he harmful effects of drug abuse and the positive benefits of life-saving and quality of life-enhancing drugs might vie for equal attention in one person's brain, while another clearly and instantly calls up memories or associations of one kind or the other more completely. Every drug has both useful purposes as well as effects that increase the likelihood that it will be abused, and the potential for drugs to bring peace to individuals is just as real as their potential to ruin lives and tear families apart. It is thus of vital importance to understand what the effects of taking drugs and especially abusing drugs can be, and what factors tend to influence drug abuse, so that these factors and effects can be…...

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There are a variety of factors that have been identified in the literature as increasing the likelihood that people will abuse drugs. For example, family structure -- whether the family is composed of single parent or two parents, as well as the number of siblings and certain other elements of a family's composition -- has been shown to have a large correlation with drug abuse (East & Khoo 2005). Research has also defined certain other factors surrounding the family that are a huge indicator in determining the likelihood of whether or not a child will turn to drugs in their adolescent years or possibly even sooner (Carson-DeWitt 2003). Having a parent or an older sibling that abuses drugs is another familial issue that can greatly increase the likelihood of drug abuse (Carson-DeWitt 2003).

There are also many other factors that can lead to drug abuse, just as there are many potential effects that drugs can have on all ages and generations of users and abusers. In both of these regards, however, younger generations are arguably more at risk. With bodies that are smaller -- making them more susceptible to damage brought about by smaller doses of any number drugs, prescription or otherwise -- and still developing, the physical effects of drugs on adolescents and children can be very extreme and far more dangerous than the effects of the same drugs on adults. This harm can also be more irreparable in nature due to the potential for interrupting or altering developmental processes, which are more complex and ultimately lead to more long-lasting effects than the processes that generally take place in an adult body. This is not to say that drugs do not present a danger to adults, but the physical dangers of drug abuse are heightened for children and adolescents.

In addition, children and adolescents are more susceptible to peer pressure as well as other emotional forces that might cause them to start experimenting with and abusing drugs in the first place. This compounds the dangers facing younger people in relation to drugs; not only are they more likely to suffer real physical harm from drug abuse, but they are also at greater risk of starting to abuse drugs in the first place. Adolescence tends to be a tough time in the physical and emotional development of most individuals, and while drug abuse will undoubtedly make this period harder they can seem to provide an avenue of escape or excitement that young people are seeking. Too often, it is a path to their doom instead.

The web site gives kids a definition of drugs and then goes on to discuss the difference between legal and illegal drugs. Written in a way that children can understand, this web site makes it easy for children to gain a positive attitude toward taking the legal, prescribed drugs that a doctor has given them while still understanding the danger of taking illegal drugs. Because it is geared toward children, the site has a wonderful way of helping kids understand terminology used most often by adults. For instance, the site defines the term "drug problem" for kids, and contains links to other articles about illegal drugs. On these pages, the child learns what a certain drug is, for instance that heroin is derived from the opium poppy, other names for the drug, how it is used, and its effects.
Overall, this web site is a wonderful resource for children. Although…...

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Source 6: "What you need to know about drugs" from kidshealth.org. ( http://kidshealth.org/kid/grow/drugs_alcohol/know_drugs.html )

Designed to teach kids about drugs, this web site is an educational place where children can visit in order to learn more about the difference between legal and illegal drugs, as well as the effects of illegal drugs. The web site gives kids a definition of drugs and then goes on to discuss the difference between legal and illegal drugs. Written in a way that children can understand, this web site makes it easy for children to gain a positive attitude toward taking the legal, prescribed drugs that a doctor has given them while still understanding the danger of taking illegal drugs. Because it is geared toward children, the site has a wonderful way of helping kids understand terminology used most often by adults. For instance, the site defines the term "drug problem" for kids, and contains links to other articles about illegal drugs. On these pages, the child learns what a certain drug is, for instance that heroin is derived from the opium poppy, other names for the drug, how it is used, and its effects.

Overall, this web site is a wonderful resource for children. Although it does bring some adult content to the children -- showing some of the less scientific names for certain drugs -- it is the perfect way to educate children about drugs and keep them off drugs through information. Children need to know how scary taking a drug can be, which is the purpose of the effects page. Reading about these situations may scare children, but the kind of fear is a positive fear that will help them keep off drugs. The simple style makes it even easier for kids to understand, and the colorful wall paper excellently draws children in to using this wonderful site.

Drugs should be treated in the same way by the law. The population that uses drugs may be more likely to engage in criminal activity, true, but causation does not imply causality, in other words, drug use may be a common behavior adopted by individuals in crime-ridden areas, which are filled with persons who do not mind violating the law. But the drugs themselves do not increase crime any more than wearing baggy pants or adopting a 'gangster' fashion style causes a person to act in a criminal fashion.

The way that drug criminalization is defended in relation to adolescents is that drug abuse is a risk to their health. But drug experimenters actually score higher on tests of psychological health than abstainers or heavy users (78). Husak writes, why should putting your health at risk be criminal? After all, he points out that the Food and Drug Administration makes the…...

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Works Cited

Husak, Douglas. (2002). Legalize This!: The Case for Decriminalizing Drugs. New York:

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When the drug impersonates the brain's natural stimuli, causing it to release dopamine, the brain - as is the case with methamphetamine use - will eventually recognize what is happening, in a sense, and will respond to the artificial stimuli by shutting down its dopamine releasing mechanisms (Ling, 2006, documentary film).

The Grips of Addiction

Like Mark's mice, the drug addict will always have a response to the precipitators in their life, like stress, of seeking to ease their stress, pain, or psychological illness by wiping that precipitator out of their body or mind, and will always at least think of their drug of choice as the relief for those conditions.

That is because, Changeux says, the drugs actually target the neurotransmitter receptors (p. 145). And more recent studies have yielded new insight into the chemically complex relationship between artificially introduced drugs and the way in which the body, the brain, manufactures…...

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Drug users should continue to receive it, because it goes a long way towards curbing the greater problem created by the primary addiction. I believe that methadone is very useful in terms of helping drug users to rehabilitate. People who make mistakes in their lives should be helped to remedy these in the best way possible, and I believe that methadone is a good tool to accomplish this. The problem is created by making it too readily available. tricter measures should be in place to curb the use of the drug. Drug users who are treated with methadone should spend the duration of their treatment under continuous supervision, so that they do not see it as an opportunity to abuse or sell the drug. In general, I think that it is vital to continue using methadone, but under stricter rules.
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Belluck, Pam. (2003, Feb 9). Methadone uddenly Grows as a…...

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Sadovsky, Richard (2000, July 15). Public Health Issue: Methadone Maintenance Therapy. American Family Physician. Database: FindArticles.com

Drug Abuse
The relationship between drug use and economic status has been one looked at research for decades. However, the topic is a complex one to consider because significant research and commentary today suggests that the older studies showing such a relationship may have had significant bias, in the form of assumptions, built into their research design.

One of the largest assumptions has been that members of minorities use drugs in an effort to escape the problems of depressed economics and racism, as well as a way of making money in communities where few opportunities for well-paying jobs exist (Covington, 1997). These beliefs, critics maintain, are revealed in research when phrases such as "high-risk youth," "underclass drug user" or "hard-core drug user" as used as descriptors. However, this criticism itself may reflect some bias, since "hard-core user" in particular cannot be tied to any racial group. However, critics point out that attention…...

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Allison, Kevin W.; Burton, Linda M.; Crawford, Isiaah; Le Blanc, Ree;: Leone, Peter E.; Perez-Febles, Alina; and Trickett, Edison. 1999. "Adolescent Substance Use: Preliminary Examinations of School and Neighborhood Context." American Journal of Community Psychology, Vol. 27.

Chaloupka, Frank, and Saffer, Henry. 1999. "The Demand for Illicit Drugs." Economic Inquiry, Vol. 37

Covington, Jeanette. 1997. "The Social Construction of the Minority Drug Problem." Social Justice, Vol. 24.

Drug Use
Crime has become a very contentious issue of late, due in part to worldwide economic turmoil. Individual are now without employment or a stable source of income. Wages are dropping, deficits are increasing, and individuals are without work. As a result of these disparities, crime rates tend to rise as individuals justify such behavior within themselves. This is particularly true of individuals with recurring credit problems, mortgages due, or in the worst instances, families. These individuals, although they don't have a stable source of income, must still pay its debtors or creditors. As such, crime tends to rise during periods of economic or social unrest (Hugo, 1987). A broad view of the world provides a great application of this theory in a practical sense. Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans. In many instances, individuals stole television, electronics, and other valuables from neighbor's homes. Police, in one incident…...

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Methadone is an opioid that is often used as an analgesic for purposes of treating such drug addictions as heroine. t has especially been found to be successful at treating heroin withdrawal symptoms and thus originally was popular on the street before also becoming a recognized treatment used in hospitals. A study lead by Vincent Dole of Rockefeller University discovered that drug addiction was a disorder and thus needed to be treated like a disease as opposed to a psychological or character flaw. Thus, methadone maintenance therapy has been used as a successful, albeit controversial, form of medicine-based treatment of drug addicts.

Typically methadone is administered in a highly regulated methadone clinic. According to a 2004 review, the reason methadone is effective is that "it retains patients in treatment and decreases heroin use better than treatments that do not utilize opioid replacement therapy." Because methadone is similar to heroine,…...

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In other words, the question is one of two evils and choosing the lesser one. Since heroin addiction and withdrawal are dangerous, if not deadly, activities, using methadone to treat the addiction is the lesser of two evils. Although methadone is a potentially addictive drug in and of itself, because it has shown to be effective and because it is administered in highly regulated facilities, ultimately it is a preferred approach to drug addiction treatment.

Michels II, Stover H, Gerlach R. (2 Feb. 2007): "Substitution Treatment for Opioid Addicts in Germany." Harm Reduction Journal. 4-5.

Robertson JR, Raab GM, Bruce M, McKenzie JS, Storkey HR, Salter a. (1 Dec. 2006): "Addressing the Efficacy of Dihydrocodeine vs. Methadone as an Alternative Maintenance Treatment for Opiate Dependence: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Addiction. 1752 -9.

Drug use is no difference. Drug use, even in private, can affect other people by promoting disregard for the law.
Allowing drug use in the home encourages drug sellers to continue selling, since they still have buyers. Most casual drug users are not producing their own drugs. That means that someone has to be selling them drugs. Drug dealers are often dangerous and put people in dangerous situations since they handle a lot of money and are involved illegal activities. Allowing people to use drugs privately means that drug dealers would be getting more business and continuing to put communities in danger.

Privacy in the home is important, but it should not include breaking the law. People who use drugs at home might become addicted. They set a bad example by showing that laws are okay to break at home. They also encourage drug dealers to continue to deal. Private drug…...

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Music is an art form that addresses many social issues, even in popular music otherwise designed for entertainment. I am interested in this topic because drug use is one of those many different issues. Most forms of music will address drug use at some point, and it is important to consider not only how music addresses drugs but how the way in which it has done so has changed, if indeed it has changed at all. For this paper, I wanted to see if I could look at music that is about a number of different drugs, in order to maybe get a sense of whether there were contextual issues at work. The list of songs is found in the table below:

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

The Beatles

LSD

Comfortably Numb

Pink Floyd

1979

Heroin

Because I Got High

Afroman

2001

Marijuana

Snowblind

Black Sabbath

1972

Cocaine

Waterworld

Leak Bros

2004

PCP

These songs span different eras, different drugs and different styles of music. Two are hip hop…...

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Lennon, J. & McCartney, P. (1967). Lucy in the sky with diamonds. [Recorded by the Beatles] On Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band London: Parlophone.

Waters, R. & Gilmour, D. (1979) Comfortably numb. [Recorded by Pink Floyd]. On The Wall. London: Harvest Records.

Foreman, J. (2001). Because I got high. [Recorded by Afroman]. On Because I Got High. Los Angeles: T-Bones Records.

Butler, G., Iommi, T., Osbourne, O. & Ward, B. (1972) Snowblin. [Recorded by Black Sabbath]. On Vol. 4. Los Angeles: Vertigo.

A classic example of this form of strategy is Google and its android software. Growing consumer demand for smart phones has now become very profound. The growing middle class in Latin America and Asian has presented new and unique opportunities for growth. Smart phone in particular are now becoming high attractive products for consumers primarily due to their compelling value proposition. Individuals can check email; download apps, play games, view movies and much more on a smart phone. To take advantage of this demand, Google has made its products very ubiquitous throughout the world, and thus increasing its distribution. Android currently commands approximately 66% of the smartphone market. By making its software free to use for consumers while also making it fairly easy for developers to create applications on its platform, Google has steadily gained market share. Furthermore, the software itself is very scalable. Through these means Google can…...

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Why Do the Elderly Turn to Alcohol and Drugs?Alcohol and substance use. (2022). U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/stress-coping/alcohol-use.html.This site maintains up-to-date statistics concerning the prevalence of alcohol and drug use among the elderly that will provide valuable background information about the severity of the problem at present for the proposed study.Best, D., Beckwith, M., Haslam, C., Alexander Haslam, S., Jetten, J., Mawson, E., & Lubman, D. I. (2016). Overcoming alcohol and other drug addiction as a process of social identity transition: the social identity model of recovery (SIMOR). Addiction Research & Theory, 24(2), 111123.In response to the growing body of evidence that indicates older people may begin or restart using drugs and/or alcohol in recent years, the authors report that there has been a corresponding interest in applying the recovery model to help the elderly better understand their current life situation and take positive steps…...

Drug addiction is not merely a failure of will or weakness in character, however having this 'brain disease' does not absolve the addict of responsibility for his or her behavior, but it does explain why an addict feels compelled to continue using drugs (Leshner 2001). Environmental cues that surround an individual's initial drug use and development of the addiction, actually become "conditioned" to the drug use and thus are critical to the problem of addiction (Leshner 2001).
Therefore, when those cues are present at a later time, "they elicit anticipation of a drug experience and thus generate tremendous drug craving" (Leshner 2001). This type of cue-induces craving is one of the most frequent causes of drug use relapses, independently of whether drugs are available and even after years of abstinence (Leshner 2001).

In March 2006, it was reported that researchers from Liverpool, England discovered a gene that directly affects the risk…...

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Changeux, Jean-Pierre. (1998 March 22). Drug use and abuse. Daedalus. Retrieved November 06, 2006 from HighBeam Research Library.

Eaves, Lindon J. (2005 July 01). Familial influences on alcohol use in adolescent female twins: testing for genetic and environmental interactions. Journal of Studies on Alcohol. Retrieved November 06, 2006 from HighBeam Research Library.

Goldman, Erik. (2005 July 01). Genetic tests could improve future drug abuse treatment. Family Practice News. Retrieved November 06, 2006 from HighBeam Research Library.

Heroin Addiction Cuts Across All Social Boundaries, Caron Foundation Study Reports.

In the age group of eighteen to twenty-five, over fifty-five percent reported having used drugs sometime in their lives. In terms of drugs of choice for high school seniors, nearly half of all drug users prefer marijuana, although such drugs as amphetamines, hallucinogens and ecstasy all report surprisingly high numbers also.
What can be concluded from this study is that drug use begins at an early age, most often during one's high school years. However, the statistics show, as the number of regular users drops off as they age, the trend is more towards experimentation and not creating a drug-dependent lifestyle.

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Office of National Drug Control Policy. (2006): "Fact Sheet." Executive Office of the President: Drug Policy Information Clearing House. www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov.

Writing an essay about drug abuse, it is important to start by distinguishing it from drug usage. Most people use some type of drugs casually or recreationally.  Whether it is a morning caffeine fix, a glass of wine with dinner, over-the-counter painkillers when a headache strikes, or some recreational marijuana, substances are a part of everyday life.  While using drugs may be an acceptable way to relax, to ease pain, or to handle other issues, drug abuse can have profoundly negative effects on a person’s life.

Unfortunately, there is not a bright-line between drug use and drug abuse. ....

1. The root causes of the opioid epidemic and how society can address them
2. The impact of opioid addiction on individuals, families, and communities
3. The role of pharmaceutical companies in fueling the opioid epidemic
4. The connection between mental health and opioid addiction
5. Strategies for preventing opioid addiction and promoting safe pain management
6. The criminal justice system's response to the opioid epidemic
7. The stigma surrounding opioid addiction and its impact on individuals seeking help
8. The economic costs of the opioid epidemic on healthcare systems and society
9. The role of healthcare providers in addressing the opioid epidemic
10. The potential for harm reduction....

Title: The Opioid Epidemic: A Multifaceted Crisis with Profound Social, Economic, and Public Health Implications

Introduction:
The opioid epidemic has become a significant public health crisis in the United States, causing widespread devastation and claiming countless lives. This essay aims to explore the multifaceted nature of the opioid epidemic, delving into its social, economic, and public health implications. By analyzing the causes, consequences, and strategies for addressing this crisis, we can gain a deeper understanding of its impact on individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole.

1. Historical and Cultural Context:
The opioid epidemic has deep-rooted historical and cultural origins. Understanding the evolution....

The mental health implications of COVID-19 on healthcare workers are significant and multifaceted. The pandemic has placed immense pressure and stress on healthcare workers as they face increased workloads, long hours, high levels of uncertainty, and the risk of exposure to the virus.

Some of the key mental health implications include:
1. Increased levels of anxiety, fear, and distress due to the constant exposure to COVID-19 and the feelings of vulnerability.
2. Burnout and exhaustion from working long shifts, dealing with high patient volumes, and witnessing the suffering and death of patients.
3. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms from experiencing traumatic events and....