College Term Papers, Essays on Drug Abuse

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Drug Abuse in the Prison Population Since the 1980s, concern for the role that substance abuse plays in crime and recidivism has gained national attention. A number of studies have been conducted to consider the problem of substance abuse and crime, especially in criminal populations, but few studies have been conducted to consider whether in-house substance abuse treatment programs in the prison setting actually reduce recidivism. This 5 page review of literature provides an overview of arguments that correlate substance abuse and repetitive criminal behaviors, and also relates the findings of a few studies which reflect the connection between substance abuse programming and reductions in recidivism. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

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Drug Abuse Among Juveniles 8 pages. Drug abuse among juveniles is becoming more common than ever before. This paper will look at some of the possible reasons this substance abuse is occurring and some of the more successful programs that have been used in certain schools and regions to fight drug abuse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Drug Abuse In American Colleges And Universities: Effects On The User, Friends And Family 5 pages in length. Drugs do not have a place anywhere in society, however, they have even less of a place in academic environments. That the user's academic and athletic performance is severely impaired, along with the user's level of responsibility - such as skipping class, failing to complete assignments, etc. - speaks to the notion that drug use is rampant throughout American colleges and universities, producing a student body with many abusers whose relationships, reputations, wallets, self-images and especially grades ultimately suffer as a direct result of the addiction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Drug Abuse in the Workplace (A Case Study) This 8 page paper addresses several human resource issues by focusing on a hypothetical case study where an employee is found to have a substance abuse problem. The twist is that the individual works in a substance abuse clinic. Several issues are addressed. What course a supervisor should take is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Drug Abuse Essay: This 5 page paper discusses the complexities of defining 'drug abuse' and then proceeds to explain how labeling theory is used as an explanation for drug abuse. Furthermore, this paper highlights the ways in which labeling theory can be employed as a strategy to reduce drug abuse in our society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Drug Abuse Among Anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists A 16 page overview of substance abuse among medical professionals that work in anesthesiology departments. The author provides statistics that illuminate the problem and then suggests measures which should alleviate the problem. Included a one-page letter to a Senator urging him to implement mandatory drug testing for this profession. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

7.	Drug Abuse on the Job (Case Study Analysis) This 4 page paper examines a case study about a drug addicted nurse. Suggestions are made in respect to what a coworker is to do. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8.	Countering Teen-age Alcohol & Drug Abuse A 7 page rhetorical essay. The writer discusses the prevalence of teen drug and alcohol abuse, its possible causes, and some solutions which would help parents become more involved in their teens' lives. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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Plato, Aristotle, and St. Augustine on a Contemporary Issue: Drug Abuse A ten page paper explaining the philosophies of these three seminal thinkers in great detail, and speculating about their opinions on the issue of drug abuse in our own day. The paper concludes that Aristotle provided the best way of looking at the situation from a broad, organizational level, while a combination of the Platonic and Augustinian approaches work best when working with individuals seeking to change their lives. Bibliography lists seven sources.

10.	History of Drug Abuse A 5 page research paper that, first of all, gives a brief historical examination of the history of drug abuse, and then addresses the questions of whether or not there is a universal need to have altered states of consciousness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Prescription Drug Abuse A 5 page paper. There has been a dramatic increase in the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs in the last two decades. This paper identifies the drugs that are most often abused, what their intended purpose is and what their original form is, e.g., pill. The age groups most commonly abusing these drugs are also identified. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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The Social Aspects of Teen Drug Abuse A 5 page overview of the problem of teen drug abuse. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Teen drug abuse is inextricably linked with many of the social problems we face today. Drug abusers all too often turn to crime to pay for their habits, they fail academically, and they fail in society as a whole. Drug abusers can become violent or engage in a variety of equally disturbing antisocial behaviors. The question of what triggers drug abuse among our youth, however, is not so easily answered. Nor is the question of what constitutes effective intervention. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

13.	Sociology And Psychology Influences Upon Drug Abuse 3 pages in length. The writer discusses how drugs have affixed themselves to the very foundation of urban blight's contemporary framework, a reality that has been a thorn in society's side for decades upon decades. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Behavior Therapy And Adolescent Drug Abuse This 5 page paper reports five journal articles that discuss the effectiveness of behavior therapy with adolescents using drugs. Behavior therapy, contingency management and family cognitive behavior therapy. Statistical data, when provided in the articles, is included in the essay. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15.	The Economics of Drug Abuse This 4 page paper examines drug and alcohol use in society. The war on drugs is discussed. Decriminalization is recommended. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Nurses and Drug Abuse This 3 page paper looks at the issue of drug abuse or addiction and nurses. The argumentative paper discusses the level of addiction and argues that given the range of influencing factors that addiction rates appear to be relativity low and that this issue f onuses with addiction problems does not receive sufficient attention. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

17.	Drug Abuse: Rehabilitation Verses Incarceration A 10 page emphasis that rehabilitation has the potential to solve our long lasting problems surrounding drug abuse. The author provides data demonstrating the advantages of rehabilitation verses incarceration. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

18.	Teen Drug Abuse / Literature Review This 5 page model literature research report addresses the subject of teen drug abuse and peer pressure. A variety of theories are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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