Because of this, negative actions and behaviors that are attributed to variables other than the type of drug, variables such as the method of administration or distribution, were mistaken for attributes of the drug itself. This led to incorrect perceptions of crack cocaine and the eventual adoption of overly stringent drug policy concerning crack cocaine. At the time congress was operating under the assumption that crack cocaine was pharmacologically different from powder cocaine as well as 50 times more addictive than its powder counterpart, for good measure the number was doubled creating the current 100:1 ratio (Coyle, 2002). However, intentional or not, in reality the guidelines punish the poor, those who choose the cheaper form of what is essentially the same drug, more severely ending in a disparate impact for the most part on behalf of the inner city African American
The public is able to buy them at their free will resulting in drugs corrupting schools and America’s youth. The age regulation of drugs would have a positive effect on the drug use of America’s youth, it would be much harder for them to get. Today, it’s a lot more common to witness a drug deal happen in school rather than someone selling alcohol or cigarettes. It is extremely dangerous to drug users because there is no regulation, making a lot of buyers unaware of the potency of the drug or if some other drug is it. This is the main reason for overdose in America, the majority of the people that use drugs are not always sure on what really is in it.
Customs officers are expected to do their job and put a stop to the drug trafficking but the temptation of making some extra money may be extremely strong. Money is the root of all evil and a lot of people are very selfish. For an example, they know the effects drugs have on a society as a whole but if the price is high enough, they may turn their head and allow the drugs to be brought in. Not only is this wrong, it is damaging to everyone. “It is believed that the loss of the drug trafficking industry in Mexico would cause that country’s economy to shrink by over 63 percent” (DrugAbuse.net, (2012), para.
The legalization of marijuana would be unbeneficial to society because teenagers have a higher risk for dropping out, Marijuana is harmful to the brain and there are dangers related to addiction. Marijuana use by adults in 2013 is actually decreasing. However marijuana use from teenagers has increased in 2013. Marijuana can be used several different ways. Marijuana can be consumed in many ways.
Like most other illicit drugs, crack cocaine remains extremely insidious, because even with the possibility of death, drug addicts continue to use without caution. “When entered into the body, crack cocaine takes affect almost immediately.” (Emmit). The feeling of euphoria gained by using crack fades much quicker than the painful after-effects. Short-term effects of using crack cocaine include short bursts of increased energy, decreased appetite, increased temperature, mental anxiety, constricted blood vessels, and increased heart rates. As crack cocaine use continues, the effects felt from the drug continue to get more severe.
HIV/AIDS is one of the biggest and baffling diseases our world has to deal with. IV drug users are at an especially high risk for these diseases through the act of sharing needles with other addicts who may be afflicted with the disease. Research shows that NEPs actually reduce the occurrence of HIV among drug-users. The first NEP was opened in New York City in early 1992. (Jarlais, Doc C Des, et al).
Deviancy and drug use go hand in hand. In fact, many consider drugs to be one of the main gateways to some of the worst kinds of deviant behavior, aside from the actual usage of drugs. When I say drugs, I’m talking not only prescription, but synthetic drugs as well, which have now become an apparent issue in smaller towns as opposed to big cities. The key link between drug usage and deviancy is mainly based off of one’s personal perception of what they deem “deviant” and what the user deems “deviant.” But the most deviant factor of all is the fact that is these drugs become so widespread in such a small area, that you have an abundance of negative potential just waiting to go off like a time-bomb. The big problem as of lately with drug usage and small towns, is that the drugs are cheap to boost profit, meaning that the lower price may have a consequence of a more harmful substance, due to certain products being cut with cheaper, more harmful chemicals.
There has been many cases where steroids, because it is a felony to sell them, has had similar circumstances to other popular drugs such as cocaine. These circumstances are people are being robbed and shot over them. Steroids have made it to the black market and are being sold as if they were other big name drugs such as ecstasy and cocaine. Due to the rising popularity of anabolic steroids, these instances of violence and gang related activity with them will only become worse, until you can find steroids on the streets like other drugs. This is where the problems occur, but if the distribution of steroids was heavily monitored by the government that would prevent this from
The meth epidemic in the United States has accumulated over 1 and a half million addicts. There is no question that this epidemic has created a social problem with in our society. Meth has developed into a problem because like other drugs, it creates a sense of apathy and desperation. Because of this desperation and apathy addicts become violent and mentally unstable. They do things that if they weren’t on the drug they otherwise wouldn’t do.
Taylor Nordmeyer Prof. L Gertsma ENGL 1101 27 November 2012 Gang Control It’s no question that we have a major gang problem in the United States. More needs to be done to eliminate gangs, because they increase the drug flow, the crime rate, and intimidate citizens of their communities. Not all gangs are dangerous, but the ones that are, need to be contained because of their cruel behavior and their harsh crimes. Gangs become more powerful through these factors. Eliminating or controlling the drugs being distributed by gangs then their power will diminish.