Category: Drugs
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Drug War Failure and Associated Problems
Introduction One of the challenges that the United States has been dealing with over the last several decades is the illegal drug business. Over the years, several illegal drugs have been used in the United States for recreational, medical, and spiritual purposes (Alexander 20). The war on illegal drugs has dragged on for a significantly…
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Analysis of Drugs in American Society by E. Goode
In Chapter 4, Goode provides the crucial point for this section that refers to the contradictions within the scope of the definition of drug abuse (2015). According to Goode (2015), a number of scholars state that abuse is the use of drugs without a related medical prescription. He further argues that such a definition is…
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Support for the Legalization of the Drug Consumption
The appropriate use of drugs is everyone’s responsibility, and whether legalized or illegalized by the government may not reduce its abuse. Drugs offer a source of income for many people; hence illegalizing them may not help the situation. Instead, the government needs to provide civic education to use drugs rightfully. Some states legalized drugs so…
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The Use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs
Special supplements and their applications are widely researched by scholars. The implication of such artificial substances has been shown to be of significant importance for various scientific fields (Negro, Marzullo, Caso, Calanni, & D’Antona, 2018). My thesis statement for this research paper is that from a legal perspective, utilizing performance-enhancing drugs should be strictly forbidden.…
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The Anti-Drug Programs in Boston
Table of Contents Programs to Curb Drugs in Boston Major Points and the Outcome of the Case Defining the Problem Segmentation Screening and Protocol Results of the Study References The history of drug abuse across the United States has been a challenge for decades. Having a population of over three million people and one of…
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The Drug Enforcement Administration Business Model
Table of Contents Introduction Business Model Canvas Summary Theoretical and Behavioral Trends Discussion Recommendations Customer Communications Cooperation with Other Establishments Outcomes Conclusion References Introduction The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) operates under a business model that ensures efficient activities of its employees and good cooperation with partners. However, two building blocks of the existing canvas can…
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Information Technology and Mexican Drug Cartels
Mexican drug cartels have begun forging a new way forward to gain supremacy over rival cartels and increase their drug dealing businesses. The biggest headlines coming out of Mexico recently have involved the increased drug-driven violence that has resulted in death tolls high enough to warrant U.S. intervention in the Mexican government’s fight against the…
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Consumption of Illicit Drugs in the United States
Table of Contents Definition of the Problem Justification of the Problem Resolving the Issue References Definition of the Problem The consumption of illicit drugs refers to the use of prohibited drugs for non-medical purposes. Usually, these drugs are illegal in many countries. They may include cannabis, cocaine, heroin and other types of drugs. Marijuana is…
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Drug War in Border Cities: Causes and Consequences
The war on drugs is taking place worldwide, accompanied by severe violence and problems for citizens. In some areas where convenient corridors for traffic and drug cartels are located, for instance, on some parts of the US-Mexico border, these problems are especially acute. This paper examines three topics: the situation in border cities, the consequences…
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Drug Test on Welfare Recipients
Article Analysis The article by Schoenbach and Mitchell (2013) discusses various factors that are against drug tests on welfare applicants and recipients. The authors state that compulsory drug tests, according to Senate Bill 594, inserts excessive financial problems on stressed families and to the country. The drug test on welfare recipients is normally founded on…