Category: Drugs

  • Juveniles and Drugs in the US

    Currently, the whole world is getting affected due to the curse of drug addiction. In the United States violence and substance use play an important role in disability, premature death and social problem among youth. Alcohol and drugs contribute in interpersonal violence and Homicide has become the main cause of death among black and Hispanic…

  • Drug Legalization: Arguments For and Against

    There is a suggestion that people should be persuasive to deliver their thoughts in the right direction. The author of the book argues if the person wants to be convincing, he or she should put a critic into his text. He claims that using criticism can benefit the author. However, criticism usually presents an opposing…

  • The Concept of the “War on Drugs”

    The “war on drugs” is a policy term in the United States that describes the government’s longstanding campaign aiming to combat drug trafficking and drug use, both on the domestic and international levels. The US government’s measures included prohibitive legislation, military assistance to other states in the fight against drug cartels, and military intervention (Godlee…

  • Criminalizing Drug Usage: Effects and Consequences

    Table of Contents Introduction Heroin usage in association to criminal activities Drug usage and crime in the US Decriminalization of drug usage in the US Effects of the criminalization of drug usage Conclusion List of references Introduction Consensus is rising in the matters of drug usage and beyond, that the criminalization of specific drugs is…

  • Violence in the 20th-Century Latin America: Colombian Drug Wars, Dictatorship in Chile, and Undiscovered Personal Tragedies

    Creating a political environment that is fully devoid of violence is barely possible since there will always be war profiteers who will spur the development of confrontations. However, when considering the history of political brutality in the 20th century, one should mention that Latin America has been at the forefront of the described sad trend.…

  • The Effects of Drugs on a Man’s Reproductive System

    Recent decades are characterized by a decrease in male fertility. There are therapeutic interventions able to help, but they are usually associated with high costs and failure rates. Drug and alcohol abuse negatively affects male reproductive health in several ways. It also might be a significant contribution to serious health problems, including, but not limited…

  • Drugs and Social Life in Iceland

    Demographics overview Iceland is a small Northern European country with a total population of 366 425 people, who primarily live in two cities — Reykjavik, the capital, and Akureyri. With a population density of only 3 inhabitants per square kilometer, Iceland is the least crowded country in Europe. According to Wikström (2018), illegal drugs are…

  • Illegal Drugs: Types and Influences

    Illegal drugs include substances that affect the body and the brain of a person. They are divided into several groups, depending on the method of use, the impact on the brain, harm to health, and others. Illegal drugs are one of the most popular items on the black market, generating billions of dollars in illegal…

  • Legalizing Drugs, an Irrational and Harmful Choice

    The current trend of relaxing drug laws in Europe and the several U.S. States is disturbing. The two most popular drugs (alcohol and tobacco) have been legalized. These drugs are responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths, injury and ruined lives due to addiction every year. Why does it make sense to further this insanity…

  • Drug and Prostitution Issues in the Local Community

    Table of Contents Scanning Analysis Response Assessment Conclusion References The present scenario concerns a patrol officer assigned to a truck stop near a major highway encountering crime and disorder problems. This truck stop serves as a parking lot for hundreds of trucks and is known for having high levels of drug use and prostitution. Parents…