Marijuana can cause many harmful effects. There has never been a major test though. The ones they've used have shown very different things. I have been very surprised by what I have been reading. I cannot believe the difference in what different scientists think.One says, "It's hard to know for sur...

The Effects of Cocaine on the Brain Cocaine has always been a prominent drug in society. It has been the cause of many deaths, dysfunctional families and heart breaking stories. The effects of the chemical in the coca leaf were first discovered throughout South America where Coca chewing was p...

Alcoholisim and it's effects on an individual Alcoholism is a "primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic: impaired control ov...

Recreational use of marijuana has been going on for many years, and like cigarettes many people refuse to listen to health reports. More and more reports are coming out on the effects of marijuana on the body. Just how harmful marijuana can be is questionable. Some health reports state ...

5/03/04 "Cocaine In Society" Cocaine is a product of the coca plant and is an illegal recreational drug. It is not a narcotic although it is referred to as one by the legal system. Cocaine is a strong stimulant, which produces increased activity of the central nervous system and the ...

The War on Drugs The war on drugs is not a war that can be fought on the beaches of Normandy or in the jungles of Vietnam. It is a war fought in the backyards of all Americans, every day. This is a war that cannot be won with the aid of nuclear weapons or the help of any other forms of artillery....

Chemical dependency, also known as alcoholi sm, affects ten to twenty million Americans a year will die from their dependency prematurely unless they get help (Cummings). Along with diabetes, cancer or cardiovascular difficulties, chemical dependency is too a disease with signs, symptoms and treat...

The Book, Drug Use and Drug Abuse, talks about the do's and don'ts and everything in between about drugs. If you turn on your TV chances are, that in less than an hour you will have seen at least one person trying to sell you a drug. Do you have a cough? Try this cough syrup. Is your foot itchy? Th...

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) is definitely one of the most commonly used illegal drugs in the United States. However, its effects and dangers have been greatly misrepresented to kids and teenagers as well as adults. Also, there are many misconceptions about the drug including how addictive it is, i...

Alcoholic; what comes to mind as you read that word? Every choice you make affects people around you whether you know it or not. Things you say, things you do, and maybe even things you don't say and do can change lives. Life gives us the ability to make mistakes. It also gives us the chance to...

There are many people who use illegal substances and think that doing so is harmless fun. However, there are many reasons why people use illegal substances and many consequences to using as well. Most of the causes for illegal drug using are commonly known. Teenagers enjoy taking risks with drugs b...

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Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana has been effectively prohibited in the U.S. since 1968, and has been a very controversial issue ever since. Marijuana is native to central Asia and was first cultivated some 10,000 years ago. "As early as 2737 B.C.E. in China, written accounts have extoll...

When habits or behaviors begin to dominate daily life and people find themselves powerless to stop the chaos despite the consequences or the desire to do so, then it is very likely that addiction is active. Addiction is a factor that causes people to offend and re-offend against Criminal Law. There ...

Foreword: There is no culture in the history of mankind that did not ever use some kind (kinds) of drugs. Despite the well-known consequences of drug addiction, millions of people constantly consume different legal and illegal drugs. Affecting people's mind and changing their behavior, ...

There is no culture in the history of mankind that did not ever use some kind (kinds) of drugs. Despite the well-known consequences of drug addiction, millions of people constantly consume different legal and illegal drugs. Affecting people's mind and changing their behavior, drugs become one of the...

C o c a i n e The powerful addictive drug known as cocaine has been around since the time of Native American Empire of the Incas. The Incas chewed coca leaves to obtain mild euphoria, stimulation and alertness. The Incas also brewed coca leaves to form tea which contained significant amounts of...

One would assume that with more and more money being spent on the enforcement of drug abuse, with a huge amount of that money being spent on marijuana abuse the statistics for marijuana and drug abuse would be lower. Yet the opposite is true; the statistics are only continuing to get worse for the ...

In a house sits a man with no mind. Heart beating, lungs wheezing, mouth agape, and eyes wide open. He is not someone who has a condition; his condition is something chooses, something that is the result of a hallucinogen. Compared to the 60 s and 70 s today's society is able to get stronger f...

Since the first Europeans landed in North America, the American Dream has been to achieve freedom and a fuller, happier, and richer life. Each succeeding generation has achieved the American Dream at a higher level than the previous generation. In many ways, this American Dream began to be shatt...

A white rapper streams out and bust rhymes as sweat drips down his face. He thrusts his hands in a gangster rhythm and jumps viciously forwards and backwards as his face snarls with intimidation. The audience bounces along to the beat and listens word for word as the lyrics continuously burn over a...

There is considerable debate about the role that the Criminal Justice system should play in the control of illicit drug use (Study Guide 1001CCJ 2003, p.69). The Australian drug policy currently operates within a prohibition model, which states that the production, distribution and use of illicit dr...

American\'s are over medicated. People are looking for a quick fix to their problems and often turn medication to make them feel better. In some cases there can be a quick fix, for instance, taking a Tylenol or an Advil to relieve a headache. But in other cases, that quick fix can turn into a quick ...

A bio-psychologist who works to help people overcome anxiety, drug or alcohol dependency or mental illnesses needs patience, understanding, and knowledge. Many disorders may be missed during therapy sessions. So, in order to understand a patient's disorder or disease, a bio-psychologist must kn...

Drug use is generally defined as the use of a drug with such frequency that the user has physical or mental harm or it impairs social abilities. The substances that are discussed in this report consist of hallucinogens, opiates, stimulants, and depressants. These drugs affect moods, e...