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DrugsThere are lots of different drugs that we are very familiar about. Some of them are even legal in United States. Drugs come in different ways some are in liquid form, some are powder and some are also in pills. There are many names for drugs like speed, LSD, marijuana, steroids, crack and many more. People often ask why are there many people doing drugs, what are the effects and how are drugs influenced but not very many know about drugs.People take drugs to increase their self- esteem, peer pressure, to relax and for many other reasons. Everybody knows that drugs are bad for you. People try drugs for many different reasons. People do drugs because they want to fit it with others. No
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DRUG ESSAY Have you ever taken drug before? Do you know the dangers of drugs? Still by knowing the dangers, these teenagers seem to take drugs. Drugs are substances other than food that change the structure and function of the body and mind. People seem to take drugs to unwind or to loosen up (relax). Some just take it to feel its genuine effects. Some are just addicted to them and can't quit taking drugs. Some don't even know the drugs side effects and they still take them. Side effects are effects other than the one intended. Overdoses also occur when these people or teenagers take too much of a drug. Drug abuse and drug misuse can also be present if they use it the wrong way or
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English Essay: Illegal Drugs The world will always have illegal drug problems until new strategies are developed is this true. And what are some of the problems and solutions.Illegal drugs will always be a problem in the world. Illegal drugs cause people to steal from people or houses so they can pay for their drugs. Maybe even kill for money. On top of this addicts get in trouble with the law. It causes terrible problems for your health and body and you end up getting addicted to it. I think it is true that if the world will always have illegal drug problems until strategies are developed. I think some solutions could be to have injection rooms and if you are addicted you should obtain a
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Drugs
An issue of personal, local, and national concern that I would like to focus in this essay is drugs. There are many reasons why I find drugs to be an issue of great importance to me.
First, drugs is a personal issue to me. For most of my life, I have been living in places where drugs have surrounded me. For the past ten years, I have been living in the Duncan Projects in Jersey City, where the temptation of selling, buying, or even using drugs seems to be growing every day. Every day I see older people and even young kids engaging in the act of buying, selling, and using drugs. I ask myself why do people get involved in drugs; is it because of a financial need
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Saying NO To DrugsDrugs...These days, most teenagers learn about drugs from their friends who tell them how good consume pills and smoking some kind of heroin makes them feel good. But, the fact, the users don't tell about the bad effects from the chemicals they have consume to their body. Probably, some of the users don't know about the bad effects from consume drugs.When you buy some good in the street, make sure that you know how it was made and what substances those contained in that good. Nowadays, saying NO to drugs is the hardest thing you ever have to do.Drugs become an easy escape from life troubles. Example, you can't concentrate in the exam because your girlfriend or boyfriend
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Everyday thousands of young Americans cloud their minds and hinder their thoughts in an attempt to hide from their problems. They not only destroy their lives, but they also ruin the lives of the loved ones who surround them. For the past few decades, drugs have played a harmful role in our young society and has plagued households across the nation. A recent article by Rolling Stone magazine "Plague in the Heartland," reports of a drug called by the street name crystal meth that has tore through the middle class, suburban towns of the Northwest. These kids mentally and physically begin to breakdown as their brains slowly begin to deteriorate. Young Americans become so consumed by drugs that
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According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, "The use of drugs inflicts very grave damage on human health and life. Their use, except on strictly serious healing circumstances, is a grave offense. Human beings may see tobacco and alcohol as pleasure-giving drugs, which have little nutritive value, but when these habits are taken into an average teenager's life, the bar raises another level. Young people in the 21st century seem to use drugs for similar reasons that adults do, to change how they feel because they want to feel better or different. This is why this issue has arisen in our society and community; 'Social drugs affecting teenagers in Australian society'An easier or you
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Throughout history, America has been fighting against drug and alcohol abuse in teens and adults. Many ways companies and anti drug groups try to prevent drug and alcohol abuse is through education in school systems and out of school systems. They teach young students about drugs and alcohol before they risk being around them, and they teach older students about drugs while they are around in their daily lives. Are these education programs really necessary? That’s the question many people ask, and also the question I’m going to attempt to answer.
The government is usually the group that attempts to educate people about the causes and effects of drugs and alcohol through programs such as
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AbsentOne of the big subjects today, when we discuss juvenile delinquency, is drugs. In our society we know it all too well. Many young people get addicted to drugs after they several times have been trying euphoriant drugs. At some discos it is even normal being high of drugs like for instance LSD, marihuana etc. So actually you can say that drugs are more and more normal in the young people's lives and unfortunately drugs are linked with the youth culture we know today. Drugs create problems, but mostly we only hear about robberies, gang fights and other sorts of crime because of drugs. But we never hear about other problems where drugs have caused problems in the family.This story
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Marijuana has had a profound affect in North America. Since the 1960 governments have been pumping massive amounts of tax dollars to engage in a “war on drugs”. The governments continued efforts have changed the perception of marijuana amongst the average person. In America four decades after Richard Nixon declared the war on drugs in 1971 $1Trillion Dollars have been spent (Shepard & Blackley,2005).To date, there has not been a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of Federal and State drug enforcement policies (Miron, 2003). Psychological experiments have shown the vast stigmatization that marijuana has received. that the word “drug” is commonly linked with “choke” ,”knife”, and “fight”, in
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“[The war on drugs] has created a multibillion-dollar black market, enriched organized crime groups and promoted the corruption of government officials throughout the world,” noted Eric Schlosser in his essay, “A People’s Democratic Platform”, in which he presents a case for decriminalizing controlled substances. Schlosser identifies a few of the crippling side-effects of the current drug policy put in place by the Richard Nixon administration in the 1970s to prohibit drug use and the violence and destruction that ensue from it. Ironically, not only is drug use as prevalent as ever, drug-related crime has also become a staple of our society. In fact, this essay argues that the current
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Work CitiedJohnson, Paul. "The War On Drugs: A Defining Moment." Forbes 191.4 (2013): 34. Business Source Elite. Web. 15 Apr. 2014."End The Drug War's Research Bans." Scientific American 310.2 (2014): 10. Business Source Elite. Web. 15 Apr. 2014.Zabludovsky, Karla. "WHO's FIGHTING YOUR DRUG WARS? (Cover Story)." Newsweek Global 162.9 (2014): 7-22. Business Source Elite. Web. 15 Apr. 2014.Green, Sara Jean. "Early Gang Participation Makes Lasting Mark." The Seattle Times. 26 Mar. 2014: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 15 Apr. 2014.Alexsandria JonesEnglish Comp-1Mr. HDrugsDrugs have been used for thousands of years, and have been prohibited for less than 1% of that time. The current War on
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DRUGS Illegal drug use is something that it is difficult to make judgments about. Everyone has an opinion, and depending on the opinion of the person in question, drug use can be a very good, or a very bad thing. There are very few thing about the drug controversy that are not, simply put, subjective, able to be interpreted in a number of ways. Although the ramifications of drug use can be construed in a number of ways, what is not debatable are the physical and psychological effects of these drugs on the human body. Why do people get "high"? What physiological changes take place inside a person's body that makes him react to the drug in a pleasant (or unpleasant) manor. What is a
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DrugsWhy would anyone want to voluntarily die? In today´s world, some of drugs such as "Molly" and marijuana are becoming more popular. Therefore, danger of drugs is higher as the horrifying number of individuals do not stop risking their lifes by taking them. Drugs are the way to painful death. In the US, 105 people die every day because of drug overdose according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of population does not realise that cigarettes have the drug nicotine in them along with many other chemicals.The world´s view on this unhealthy habit has changed in the last years. It was considered to be "cool" and fashionable. Now, cigarettes held a totally
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it, winking, blinking, and in South Central Los Angeles, our children were dying."In short, the crack epidemic affected a plethora of families and the impact is still being felt this very day. Countless people born in the 80's in these high-risk areas witnessed chronic violence and most people were getting hooked on this drug since cities were literally overflown by crack cocaine. Critically acclaimed rapper Kendrick Lamar released a song called "Ronald Reagan era" to describe how gloomy things really were, since he was born around that period and as the title suggests, he concurred with those who believe Ronald Reagan is at fault.The correlation between drugs and crimeA common
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DrugsMost of the drugs that people abuse have their effect on the limbic system of the brain. The limbic system is located deep within the brain near the top of the brain stem. The limbic system produces the feelings of pleasure, pain, anger, and fear which characterize our emotions. All drugs of addiction work on our emotions. If a certain drug makes us feel very good, we tend to want to take that drug again and again. It is because of this temporary good feeling that we become psychologically addicted to a drug.Within the limbic system, drugs work on the brain by way of neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are the chemicals which allow our nerve cells to communicate with each other. Some
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1PalmaJennifer Palma24 July 2014Health 102Coach HooverIt's all fun and games till someone gets addictedHard drugs such as marijuana, meth, or heroin carry serious health risks. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world. Crystal meth is used by individuals of all ages but is most commonly used as a "club drug", taken while partying in nightclubs or at rave parties. Heroin is a highly addictive drug, illegal drug; it is used by millions of addicts around the world who are unable to overcome the urge to continue taking this drug everyday of their lives. In the everyday life people get more and more addicted to drugs.Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the
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cockroaches were headed. It wasn't long before I allowed him to shoot me up also. It happened in that apartment, the place two sick, suffering addicts, my boyfriend and I, called home. This is the place I remember when I think about taking another drink again. By God's grace, I will never have to go back there again. Thirteen years later, I am still so grateful for my sobriety and abstinence from all mind-altering drugs. I'd like to tell a bit of my story and a bit of my recovery. The feeling I got after cocaine went through my veins, into my brain was like nothing I'd ever felt before. It was sure ecstasy. My body convulsed as the drug took its effect. Time was no longer a part of my world
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In 1982, Ronald Reagan declared the “War on Drugs”, with a ------ dollar budget to enforce these new laws. Forty years later, that budget is at ----- billion dollars, and the addiction rate remains the same.
In order to regain control over the criminal acts and money problems associated with drug prohibition, the government needs to legalize all drugs in order to control the manufacture, distribution, and recipients of all drugs.
Drugs are never going to go away. The economic demand for drugs is inelastic, meaning that its consumers do not care about the price as long as they get their fix. This war on drugs is going no where in means of making drugs disappear. When drug busts are
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Psychoactive drugs have been around long before most people imagine. Although the least harmful type of psychoactive drug is caffeine, this title includes such a vast amount of drugs, ranging from something so small like caffeine all the way to cocaine. Psychoactive drugs are chemicals that change conscious awareness, mood, or perception. Not everyone reacts the same way to drugs due to the fact that the chemicals alter each person differently in both psychological and physical senses. Psychoactive drugs alter your state of mind drastically due to the chemicals incorporated into such drugs.
In the world we live in today, a multitude of people use drugs for recreational use. Such petty
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"Drugs- something and often an illegal substance that causes addiction, habituation, or a
marked change in consciousness." - Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Just close your eyes for a minute and picture what the world would be like if
drugs were legal. Would you be for it or against it? Just think, you could get drugs
anywhere you wanted. You would not have to worry about getting in trouble with the
law. You could get as many as you wanted and have a supply and variety of whatever
you wished for. Would this be a good thing or a bad thing?
The three sources: Traffic, Legalizing Drugs Make Matters Worse, and Legalization Madness all has the same thing in
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It’s 6 o’clock on a Saturday morning and while some teenagers are enjoying the extra hours of sleep, many are still bouncing around to the sounds of techno music. Thousands of teenagers and even some adults gather into clubs decorated with black lights, disco balls, and tons of smoke machines. Their hearts are pounding and their pulse is racing at the speed of light, all compliments of designer drugs known as club drugs (National Institute on Drug Abuse). Changing the molecular structure of an existing drug or drugs to create a new substance creates designer drugs (Kusinitz 151). The all night dance parties, known as raves, are about the wildest thing going from midnight till dawn, and
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We live in times where government cares of us. If our authorities did not care of us, people would not know what they can and cannot do with their lives. Drugs are harmful and lead to addiction. Anyway, just as alcohol, cigarettes, and unprotected sex. Moreover, stimulants like coffee, tea and chocolate are also very dangerous for the human body. Do you think prohibition of drug use protects people from themselves? Of course not. Alcohol Prohibition from 1920 to 1933 also did not protect citizens from using alcohol. In my opinion, there are many economic, statistic, and rational reasons for drug legalization.There are many arguments which show that legalization could be a right step in
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The usage of drugs is a very common practice in our society nowadays. The usage of drugs can vary from medical purposes to recreational purposes. What is drugs? ‘A drug is any chemical you take that affects the way your body works.’ (Science Museum, What is a drug?, n.d.) So this does not mean that drugs can only be in the form of pill, tablet, oral solution, and injection drugs can also in the form of tobacco that contains nicotine, or drinkable substance such as coffee and tea that contains caffeine and beer that contains alcohol. (Crocq, 2003) For some people nowadays recreational drugs already become a way of life.
Recreational drug is ‘a drug used without medical justification for
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Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances that alter mood, behavior, perception, or mental functioning. Throughout history, many cultures have found ways to alter consciousness through the ingestion of substances. In current professional practice, psychoactive substances known as psychotropic drugs have been developed to treat patients with severe mental illness.Psychoactive substances exert their effects by modifying biochemical or physiological processes in the brain. The message system of nerve cells, or neurons, relies on both electrical and chemical transmission. Neurons rarely touch each other; the microscopic gap between one neuron and the next, called the synapse, is bridged by
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items. Although cyber crimes, and identity theft are very serious offences, often crimes such as counterfeiting medications are often not taken as serious and often forgotten. The reason for this is because people think, “it will not happen to me.” Yes, for many Americans this is very true, but over the years the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported that counterfeit drugs has increased and will continue to increase. In 1997 there were approximately six open cases involving counterfeit drugs, and in 2002 there were approximately twenty-two open cases reported involving counterfeit drugs (FDA, 2009). This upsurge is mainly due to the increase in Internet use and a high demand for
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Drugs Project
SOLVENTS
Solvents are fluids which can dissolve things. Some solvents give off
vapours which can be harmful if inhaled. Different solvents have
different health effects, which will depend on how exposure happens,
how much and for how long. Various glues contain solvents that are
harmful, if inhaled.
When a solvent is sniffed, it produces a 'high' similar to that
produced by alcohol. If glue is sniffed on only a few occasions, it is
unlikely to cause much harm. But problems will arise if it becomes a
habit, and it may lead to sniffing more stronger and more toxic
solvents such as aerosol fluid. The feelings caused by inhaling
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CRITICALLY EXAMINE THE ARGUMENT THAT ALL DRUGS SHOULD BE LEGALISED.In July of last year the debate on whether cannabis should be legalised was rekindled by the Home Secretary, David Blunkett. He announced the reclassification of cannabis from a class B drug to a class C which is the lowest classification for an illegal drug and puts it on par with anti-depressants and steroids (24/01/04.bbc.3425549). More recently in an interview Frontbencher Jenny Tonge {Lib Dem}said in an interview with BBC News that she had sympathy with the view that cocaine should be available over the counter like alcohol. In a frank admission She said the UK's drugs policy was "not working and needed a radical
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Baseball is cleaning up its image with a new drug testing policy implemented for the baseball season. The new agreement between the players, the owners, and Major League Baseball to test for performance enhancing drugs is a vast improvement over the previous deal. Although enhancing drug seem trivial, it is in fact crucial of today’s concern over the enhancing drug plenty of room for those who want to cheat. “ I am an athlete and the I think performance enhancing drugs are trivial because affected by the use of illegal drugs, raises concerns about ethics and morality in the world of baseball”. Let’s face it; using performance enhancing drugs is cheating.
In these following articles
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Contraceptive drugs are used to prevent pregnancy. They work either by changing the hormonal environment of the female reproductive tract so that an ovum is not produced, killing the spermatozoa, or keeping the fertilized ovum from implanting to the endometrium. There are many drugs that can do this. Some include oral contraceptives, transdermal patches, and even implants.
Pregnancy occurs when an ovum is fertilized by a spermatozoon from the male. In females, the anterior pituitary gland produces follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulates the follicle in the ovary to form a mature ovum and also to secrete estradiol which thickens the endometrium. Later, the anterior pituitary
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IntroductionWith a growing market of billions of dollars a year, diet drugs are steadily becoming a trend in America. This may be viewed as a good thing for the economy, but may not be a great thing for society. Research has been done to prove and disprove the claims made by some of these money-making companies. There are definitely boundaries, and some of the lines that have been crossed are not so thin. This paper will explain some of the pros and cons of consuming these "diet pills," giving background information as well as both practical and scientific outlooks.Body image and perception is a main cause of the recent surge in diet drug sales. In 1980, about 45% of U.S. adults were
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Back in the mid-1980s, when scientists first learned that a virus caused AIDS, pharmacies were loaded with drugs able to treat bacterial infections. For viral diseases, though, medicine had little to offer beyond a cluster of vaccines. The story is dramatically different today. With the help of viral genomics, dozens of antiviral therapies, including several new vaccines, are available, and hundreds more are in development. Viral Genomics plays a most important role in research to create new miracle drugs. We look to find lifesaving therapies for HIV and AIDS which has suggested creative ways to fight not only HIV but other viruses, too. . Viruses are structurally simple, consisting of
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transfusions and organ transplants [11]. Newborns are more at risk of acquiring this disease either before or after birth and are more likely to show signs of symptoms than healthy adults [12]. CMV is the leading cause of birth defects in newborns [12].
To treat patients infected with CMV, especially high-risk individuals, antiviral drugs such as the novel anti-CMV drug Letermovir can be used. Letermovir is currently under investigative trial to test its efficacy against CMV, and according to recent studies, the drug has shown positive results [13]. Letermovir acts like an analog of pyrophosphate by binding to the active site of DNA polymerase and blocks the cleavage of pyrophosphates from
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affects include impairments in thinking, problem-solving skills and memory, reduced balance and coordination, increased blood pressure, etc. Even though there is clear evidence of these effects, people still turn to cannabis as an alternative. Studies show that prescription pills, such as Vicodin, have worse affects than medical cannabis. There are also many other prescription drugs that are abused and overly used such as depressants, stimulants, ketamine, Rohypnol, opioids, morphine, OxyContin, and many more.
Abuse of prescription pills such as Vicodin can cause an overdose. These overdoses include respiratory depression, extreme somnolence, blue, clammy or cold skin, bradycardia, coma
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Why do people use drugs? Virtually everyone in every society participates in the drug culture. There is a universal human need to alter ones' consciousness, thus resulting in an overwhelming amount of drug use cross-culturally. The relationship between humans and psychoactive substances is an ongoing one, and dates back to the origination of human life. A drug can be defined as any and all substances that alter the normal human state. These are nonfood substances with some sort of pharmacological effect. The uses of these drugs are numerous, but stem from one of three main purposes: health seeking, spiritual, or recreational uses. Human participation in drug use creates individualized
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AlcoholAlcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in this society. It is accepted as a part of social life. Its use is widely promoted via sponsorship of sporting events. Advertising infers that drinking is the path to happiness, success, romance, etc. There are references to alcohol and its effects from earliest known writings. Alcohol is consumed in the beverage form and sold legally in this state to persons over 21.Alcohol is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the stomach and small intestine. It is distributed by the blood throughout the body, affecting literally every organ it touches in a matter of minutes. Enzymes in the liver metabolize alcohol at a rate of 10-15 ml
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Drugs are a very common part of everyday life, whether it is taking an analgesic, drinking or just smoking. In fact, it is very likely that there are drugs in your fridge or cupboard. Drugs are classified into two categories: legal and illegal. Examples of legal drugs include pharmaceutical drugs, tobacco or alcohol, while illegal drugs include marijuana, heroin, cocaine and amphetamines. The media often portrays a biased, negative view on illegal drugs, however legal drugs often have the same effects as illegal drugs, if not worse.
Statistically in Australia, there are far more health problems and drug related deaths from the legal drugs (alcohol and tobacco) than there are from illegal
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Today there are many smokers of tobacco and marijuana, some prefer one more then the other. It became a very interesting subject to me- the preference of these substances. Is it true that marijuana is less harmful than tobacco? In different ways they are both harmful to the brain and health. I know many people that have smoked cigarettes or marijuana for many years and who have failed to quit. They believe it helps them to relax, calm down, and release stress. Thus, It becomes a very strong addiction for many people and for young adults it can create stress and violence as well as mental illnesses. There have been many researches done to see if one is more damaging to the health than the
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Lasix
Pharmacokinetics
Lasix is known as the “water pill” it’s a diuretic administrated orally.(1) The active ingredient of Lasix is furosemide, but also includes a number of inactive ingredients including lactose monohydrate NF, magnesium stearate NF, starch NF, talc USP, and colloidal silicon dioxide NF. (1) The peak effects of furosemide are typically seen within the first hour of two after a dose of the medication. (1). Lasix is prescribed for individuals to treat edema that may arise from congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis or renal disease. (1) In adults, furosemide may also be taken to treat hypertension itself.(1) Furosemide comes in 20, 40, and 80mg tablets as well as
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Mexico's government is very complicated. In some ways it is similar to Americas government and in some ways it is different. Mexico is a federal republic. It consists of an executive, legislative, and judicial branch system. The executive branch is in charge of the decision making part of the government. It does things like proposing laws and deciding where the federal tax revenues go. Mexico has 31 states and 1 federal district. Each state has an elected Governor and legislator. Anyone 18 years or older can vote in Mexico. The people elect state governors for 6-year terms. State legislators are elected for 3-year terms. If the president chooses to he may remove the governors of sates with
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The drugs that fascinate man most – the ones that inspire us to poetry or drive us to murder – are those that affect the brain and the spinal cord on which it rests. Some of the first drugs used were said to have been used in link to religion and superstition. Some of these drugs include alcohol caffeine, nicotine, ether, procaine, LSD, marijuana, cocaine, and heroine. The list of the amount of drugs known to man is almost endless, and there are constantly new drugs being invented or discovered in the things we see around us every day.
From a medical standpoint, drugs were only to be used in the medical field. Medicines are drugs that are intended to speed up or slow down or change
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Lea Pelz
Discussion Essay
Legalization of drugs
There are many arguments for and against drug use. Different countries vary on their restrictions of recreational drugs. As my personal opinion, I am for the legalization of drugs. In this essay I intend to discuss positive and negative factors regarding the topic.
My first argument against the legalization of drugs is the increasing number of drug users associated with this legalization. Especially young and insecure people might be betrayed into consuming drugs. People who are law-abiding could be misled into taking drugs since drug consuming is no longer a crime. The legalization also could beguile people into taking
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Thousands of people are affected by the abuse of drugs each day. Very few people know the dangers of taking drugs. Many of the abusers are in their teens. They are addicted and can not stop.Why would people take drugs in the first place? Some people feel pressured into drugs because of their surroundings. Their fellow peers push the person into choices that they might not be ready for. This is known as peer pressure.The other reason to do drugs is because the popular people do it. Teenagers think the only way that they can fit in is to do drugs. People also do drugs because it can give them a happy, tingling feeling. Drugs make people feel good about themselves. It makes them feel happy and
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Drugs in Our Society
With the use of drugs being such a controversial issue in today’s society we felt as a group it was important to further explore this issue. As we possess a high interest in how drugs affect a number of social groups. These groups of course range from young teens to high-class older individuals who will have different reasons and different acceptable standards of behaviour.
The question that is being explored in our presentation asks what drugs are doing to our society. This means exploring the various groups that use recreational drugs their reasons for this the effects that drug use has and the methods to help prevent and stop use of drugs. By
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SEX, drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, even hoarding and work - Can all of these things cause addiction? What is addiction, and why are some people more prone to it while others are not? It's long been accepted that people can become addicted to drugs and alcohol but what about the newer addiction theories regarding sex addiction, food addiction, and gambling addiction - are these truly addictions? As a society what is the best way to handle people with addictions whom need help or commit crimes? In this paper I will answer these questions and address other interesting aspects of addiction.
Most of the American population regularly uses drugs if you consider that nicotine and caffeine are
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Argumentative Essay
Noor Tamari
“Drugs are a bet with your mind”. This was quote was claimed by the wise man, Jim Morrison who had experienced drugs beforehand and had foreseen their consequences. The issue of the legalization of drugs has been a topic of interest and is one of the most controversial topics of all time. The topic at hand has raised various arguments, which include the “War on Drugs”. One argument claims that all drugs should be legalized, as they aid in medical and recreational uses. Another argument believes that, the legalization will do more harm than good, and have negative impacts on the human body.
Cannabis, ecstasy and Heroin are just a few names of the drugs
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The debate over drugs continues to disturb the American public. Many Americans take at face value the assumptions that drugs cause addiction, which leads to crime, and that addiction is an illness. Yet abundant evidence exits to support the view that legalizing illegal drugs can help solve the drug problem in America. Hi, my name is Evan Dana. Today I am going to discuss why legalizing illegal drugs can help this appalling problem that we face today in U.S. society. Let's begin by accepting a fact: drugs are everywhere in America. The fabled "War on Drugs" hasn't made a dent in the problem, even though we arrest people and stuff them into prisons as fast as we can build them
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Many people have distorted views in this day and age. One of which, I believe, is the way people look at drugs, as well as, drug users. Being that it is now the year 2000, drugs have been around quite a long time. We should all know whats going on, and I think most do. However, I think most are too ignorant to admit the obvious. Like, why teenagers use drugs.
Most try to come up with excuses such as, “they’re depressed” or “peer pressure.” This is wrong, a distorted view.Teenagers get bored very easily. In life we all go through our droughts. Times in life when we have absolutely nothing to do. When this occurs, it seams like the minute hand on the clock is counting hours.
At this
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When athletes use drugs in many schools athletes are required to sign a contract in order to play sports. The contracts include of many rules and regulations that prohibit activities that will jeopardize the athlete's performance. The use of drugs and alcohol are strictly forbidden. Vandalism and other actions that would result in any type of illegal happenings are also banned. The main problem with the contracts is that the students don't always obey them. Many athletes will still go out and party and drink and smoke and get into other activities that will harm their minds and bodies."Stimulants" are drugs that stimulate the central nervous system and produce an increase in alertness and
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Drugs...These days, most teenagers learn about drugs from their friends who tell them how good consume pills and smoking some kind of heroin makes them feel good. But, the fact, the users don't tell about the bad effects from the chemicals they have consume to their body. Probably, some of the users don't know about the bad effects from consume drugs.When you buy some good in the street, make sure that you know how it was made and what substances those contained in that good. Nowadays, saying NO to drugs is the hardest thing you ever have to do.Drugs become an easy escape from life troubles. Example, you can't concentrate in the exam because your girlfriend or boyfriend broke up with you
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