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Drug Essays and Term Papers
Medicalizing DrugsWhen reading these articles about the legalization of heroin or any other drug, I immediately began to think about our countries now famous welfare system. Welfare I believe began sometime back in the 1960's, by a group of politicians, which were concerned with helping individuals who were unable ...
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LSD And PCP UseToday there is increasing usage of two very powerful, and dangerous
drugs in the youth of this Nation. LSD is one of these drugs, this
hallucinogen more commonly known as Acid and is one of the longest lasting highs
that are out there. LSD was first researched in 1953 when the ...
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Illegal DrugsGoals - In order to solve the problem of drugs in this country, supporters want to inplement programs by stepping up enforcement of already existing drug laws and enforcing new ones. The war on drugs, should eventually become a responsibility shared by the federal, state, and local governments, ...
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CocaineThe potent drug was first prescribed as an anesthetic and a
painkiller by doctors who believed that it was a safe substitute for morphine.
The drug is a white, crystalline compound that has been processed from the
leaves of the coca plant (Erythroxylum coca), a tropical shrub commonly found
wild ...
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Epilepsyis a chronic disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizures are defined as passing neurological abnormalities caused by unregulated electrical brain discharge, a direct result of unusual electrical activity in the brain. They can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes, and ...
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Gene TherapyIn research facilities all around the world scientist are attempting to stop diseases at their very roots. Instead of trying to find drugs to cure illnesses they are trying to change the genes that cause the diseases. The process by which this is done is called . is the deliberate alteration ...
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MarijuanaLegalization of in the United States
Legalizing has become a popular issue with many doctors and their patients in the United States. Doctors and many patients have been petitioning to the United States Government to allow the medical use of , but the outcome has been unsuccessful. Even though ...
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Schizophrenia: Explained And TreatmentsSchizophrenia is a devastating brain disorder affecting people worldwide of all
ages, races, and economic levels. It causes personality disintegration and loss
of contact with reality (Sinclair). It is the most common psychosis and it is
estimated that one percent of the U.S. population will be ...
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Arthritis, The Hidden DissabilityThere are more than 115 different types of arthritis. Some are very serious and hold the potential for severe disability and deformity, if left untreated. Others may generate only mild discomfort, which may be totally controlled with relative ease.
Myths and misconceptions thrive everywhere. ...
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Drugs: Glossary And DefinitionsDistribution:
Drug distribution is the process by which a drug reversibly leaves the blood
stream and enters the interstitium (extracellular fluid) and/or the cells of the
tissues. The delivery of a drug from the plasma to the interstitium primarily
depends on blood flow, capillary permeability, ...
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The Battle Against AIDSAIDS is the final, life-threatening stage of infection with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome. The name refers to the fact that HIV severely damages the
patient's disease-fighting immune system. Cases of AIDS were first
identified in 1981 in ...
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AIDSAcquired immune deficiency syndrome, or , is a recently recognized disease
entity. It is caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
which attacks selected cells in the immune system (see IMMUNITY) and produces
defects in function. These defects may not be apparent for ...
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Diabetesis a persistent and fatal disease in which there is above normal levels of glucose in the bloodstream. This disease has many different effects on the body and is controlled in several different ways. Some people believe that this disease is contagious. This is not true. You cannot "catch" it from ...
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Business And The EnvironmentThe relationship between corporations and the environment is a tumultuous one. Corporations have abused and violated the environment for generations. These actions have now become unacceptable in our present society. There is growing concern for our natural resources; the world's forests, ...
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Marijuana: Opponent's Factual BriefOPPONENT'S BRIEF
Factual Proposition: Consuming marijuana is detrimental to one's health.
Definition of key terms:
1. Consumption= Smoking or eating marijuana. 2. Marijuana= Psychoactive mind
altering substance, also known as cannabis. 3. Detrimental= Serious harm.
Primary ...
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Legalization Of MarijuanaWhen discussing the , take a mechanistic view of one symptom of a much larger social problem. You cannot talk about legalizing marijuana without getting into discussions of other "Social problems". I am talking about all other "drugs"-- prostitution, health care, social security, or just about any ...
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The Biography Of Kurt Donald CobainKurt Donald Cobain was born in Hoquiam near Aberdeen, Washington.
His mother was Wendy and his father was Donald Cobain. Kurt was born on
February 20, 1967. Kurt died on April 5,1994.
Kurt was bright and receptive boy who had an interest in music from
the early age of two. He had a Mickey mouse ...
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Illegal DrugsGoals - In order to solve the problem of drugs in this country, supporters want to inplement programs by stepping up enforcement of already existing drug laws and enforcing new ones. The war on drugs, should eventually become a responsibility shared by the federal, state, and local governments, ...
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The Mafia, America’s most organized crime group, has dominated the
crime scene for centuries. It’s largest profits come from drugs and
gambling. Other forms of illegal profit come from loan-sharking, labor
racketeering, hijacking, pornography, and prostitution.
is a secret criminal organization that ...
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The Effects Of Rap On Inner CitiesDo you believe that one’s words can reflect on a certain person’s action? Today, Rap has become the most popular type of music in the US. The Rap industry is dominated by artists’ who mostly dedicate their lyrics to either violence, drugs, or sex. Through 1998 and 1999 the survey taken by the ...
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