Marijuana can stunt the intellectual, emotional and psychological development of adolescents. The British Medical Journal reported that, statistically speaking, marijuana stands convicted as a gateway drug. Twelve- to 17-year-olds who smoke marijuana are 85 times more likely to use cocaine than those who do not, and decriminalization of the drug will increase use by adolescents (Califano). From what I have presented today, it is easy to see why I argue in opposition to the legalization of marijuana in the state of Texas and urge you to accept and understand the reasoning behind the current status quo. You can make a difference.
There you have it, my honest opinion. Drug Test for welfare benefits. I don’t want to support anyone else’s habit when I am having a hard time making ends meet.” Drug testing will require recipients to stay free of drug use, making them employable. As author Heather Ben states, “The government’s latest welfare reforms all beneficiaries will be required to take pre-employment tests when requested by a prospective employer, Those who refuse or repeatedly fail, will have their benefits cut or suspended.” Passing the bill could minimize the purchase of illegal drugs, making our children and society a safer place. This also includes prescription drugs as well.
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There may be a few reasons why prohibition of oxycontin would be bad but I feel as though the main reason is because if that occurs, it is going to cause people to resort to harder drugs, such as heroin. People compare oxycontin to heroin and say that it has similar effects; therefore, if the oxy is no longer available, naturally they will go to the next option that’s comparable; heroin. On a local drug forum, called “Topix”, username ang81 tells us, “heroin and oxys have around the same 1/2 life, well actually heroin should metabolize quicker being an accelerated form of morph, so the stoned feeling after the euphoria may last longer, but only because oxys are also a stimulant which counter acts that groggy, stoned feeling you get from morphine”. Another reason why we shouldn’t prohibit the use is because Oxycontin is much safer than many other drugs out there. Oxycontin contains a large amount of oxycodone which means oxycontin is way more pure and known simply because it is a prescribed controlled substance you get right over the counter at your nearest pharmacy (Prescription Drugs).
Article: Trucco, E. M., Colder, C. R., & Wieczorek, W. F. (2011). Vulnerability to peer influence: A moderated mediation study of early adolescent alcohol use initiation. Addictive Behaviors, 36, 729-736. Reason of the Study: * Early alcohol association is strongly associated with frequent binge drinking in college. Identifying risk factors associate with alcohol use in early adolescence may help develop effective prevention programs.
Peers engaging in problem behavior Associating with drug- or alcohol-using peers, or being rejected by peers, can create problem behaviors and influence attitudes and norms related to substance use (O'Connell et al, 2009). Exposure to peer problem behavior is correlated with increased alcohol and other substance use in the same month (Dishion et al, 2000). Those who drink in a social setting, or who have peers who do so, are more likely to abuse alcohol later in
What some people don’t know is that some supplements change into illegal steroids once their consumed. Some athletes don’t know where to stop so they keep consuming the P.E.D and one day either pass out or even worst and can result into death. The supplements are very easy to buy and you can get them about anywhere. International people outside of the U.S. buy them here at times and bring them back to their countries and end up being distributers out there. Athletes like Alex Rodriguez were drawn into them like Michael Jordan’s latest shoe.
(2008). Employer adoption of evidence-based chronic disease prevention practices: a pilot study. Retrieved November 10, 2010, from http://www.cdc.gov/PCD/issues/2008/jul/07_0070.htm Geyman, J.P. (2005). Myths and memes about single-payer health insurance in the United States: a rebuttal to conservative claims. International Journal of Health Services, 35(1), p. 63–90.
The addiction for “prescription” drugs is as strong as classic street drugs such as heroin or cocaine. Conditions like depression are faked so people can get their hands on the drugs. How can doctors tell the difference between the ill and the fakers? Should doctors use a stricter test for diagnosis? Should the power to prescribe these drugs even exist?
Discussion of findings …………………………………………………………....1 3.1 Causes of using drugs by adolescents……………………………..……….1 3.2 Effects of using drugs on adolescents …………………..…………………2 3.3 Prevention and treatment…………………………………………………..3 3. Conclusion …………………………….…………………………………….…….4 REFERENCES ………………………………………………………………………6 1. Introduction Adolescent drug use is one of the biggest national public health problems. Studies of Lewis (2002, unpub.) suggested that the younger a person start using drugs, the greater the likelihood that a substance abuse disorder would develop and continue into adulthood.