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America's War at Home: Who's in Prison (A Brief History)

Ever since marijuana was declared an illegal drug in the U.S.A. By the passing of the Marijuana Tax Act in 1937 under dubious circumstances, there has been a realization among various groups of people that it was a…

¶ … Sonny's Blues," James Baldwin offers readers a first-hand look at the ravages of addiction (presented in the story in the form of heroin). Addiction is a way of coping with pain, as can be evinced by the principle…

Substance abuse is not new; throughout human history human beings have used and abused everything from alcohol to food to chemical and pharmaceutical substances. In fact, one of the main reasons for the nineteenth…

There are many changes that take place in societies and most of the changes take place due to the natures of the societies. Some of the changes are viewed to be new, but they are often revival of old traditions, and…

Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, has become popular as a club drug and at techno dance events, such as raves, trance scenes and private parties. Many who attend raves and trances do not use…

Drug legalization is a highly controversial issue, which has been given top priority in political agenda. Many oppose legalization of cocaine but there are just as many people favoring legalization on various grounds.

The lower social class runs a higher health risk than do those of a higher economic status. An urban health crisis is plaguing America due to the lack of access that urban communities have to proper health care. Inadequate health is brought on my lack of access to proper nutrition, constant exposure to violence, and easy accessibility to illegal drugs. In order for a solution to happen, all these risk factors need to be controlled.

Recent ballot initiatives in states like California and Oregon asking for the decriminalization of marijuana use reveals a growing public acceptance of marijuana. The perception that marijuana is not dangerous has made…

As Blacks are the largest users of crack cocaine, and users tend to purchase drugs from those of like race and ethnicity, Black street dealers have been the ones among those who market drugs who have been prosecuted as…