that blocks our way to getting what we want. “The greater the power‚ the more dangerous the abuse.” (Edmund Burke) We are so used to seeing powerful people damaging others‚ that we do not notice‚ and when we do notice it‚ we are selfish and think we cannot do anything about it because we will be abused too. By not doing anything to change these situations‚ we are becoming part of it. Leaders constantly abuse of power and break their own rules according to their interests. Having power or a higher position
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today’s society‚ especially with adolescents‚ trends are always changing. There is always a new trend randomly popping up. That theory also holds true when considering substance abuse trends. Substance abuse is often defined as‚ “Overindulgence in or dependence on an addictive substance‚ especially alcohol or drugs” (Substance abuse‚ n.d.). New drugs like K2 and Molly/MDMA have become popular with adolescents (Johnston‚ O’Malley‚ Bachman‚ & Schulenberg‚ 2012). The use of Marijuana has also been on a constant
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Alcohol Abuse in Teenagers Underage alcohol abuse is a growing problem in the lives of teenagers today. Almost 80% of high school students have tried alcohol (Dowshen). To effectively combat this growing epidemic‚ teens need to understand the effects of consuming alcohol‚ and adults need to recognize the problem and effectively prevent alcohol abuse. Though many teenagers do not realize it‚ alcohol can significantly affect a teen’s life‚ including short-term impacts on the teen’s popularity and
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availability of drugs (Hart & Ksir‚ 2011‚ p. 400)‚ but this is not essentially the best way. Addiction affects everyone. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)‚ substance abuse cost our nation “more than $484 billion dollars (The National Institute on Drug Abuse ).” So although you might not be directly impacted by drug abuse‚ as a whole your tax dollars are spent on fighting the war on drugs. Currently there are several different types of substance prevention; however are they really
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life but it was not built to slowly and deliberately be poisoned to death. Yet‚ millions of people around the world continue to abuse the power of drugs‚ fully aware of their consequences. Most people who use drugs have a general knowledge of the effects of the drugs on their body‚ but that does not stop them from continuing to put their lives in danger. Substance abuse can lead to many catastrophic consequences on the body including severe liver damage‚ cardiovascular effects‚ and neurological effects
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Cocaine Abuse According to Acadiana Addiction.“ It is estimated that 1.9 million people use cocaine each month.” Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. And it is considered to be one of the most abused stimulant drug in the country. It is made from the leaves of the coca plant. Cocaine is commonly called coke. Cocaine is usually snorted‚ but it also can be dissolved on the gums of the mouth. It can even be injected. Cocaine is a mind altering substance‚ and the use of it shouldn’t be
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a growing societal problem This article looks at the growing problem of misuse of prescription drug abuse among teens in the United States. This trend is studied and analyzed to see what are the most effective ways at preventing this problem. Prescription drug abuse has been on a frighteningly dramatic incline since the early 2000’s and is growing every year. The drugs most frequently abuse include pain relievers‚ sedatives‚ tranquilizers‚ and prescription stimulants. According to the article
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Women and substance abuse The Abuse of Alcohol Substance use disorders are complicated illnesses that present unique threats to women ’s health. Medical research is showing that women who abuse alcohol‚ tobacco and other drugs may develop addictions and substance-related health problems faster than men. Alcohol consumption is most common among women between the ages of 26 and 34 and women who are divorced or separated. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines a light drinker
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Dear Editor‚ I am writing in the relation of your article “Bad Parenting or Child Abuse”. I think it is a good idea for Connor McCreadie to be taken away from his family because he is such an unhealthy child and he needs to change his lifestyle before it gives him harm. This article tells me that it is bad parenting because Connor’s mother has a lack of discipline and a lack of effort for her child. He should be taken away because he needs to become a much healthier child and
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don’t even know why they do it. If a person asked ten teenagers at a party why they were getting high‚ that person would probably get ten different explanations. A lot of the time teenagers don’t even recognize the paths that led them to drug abuse. Drug abuse is usually the result of a problem‚ an outside influence‚ or the combination of these. There are many reasons why teenagers decide to use drugs‚ but there are specific influences that appear time and again. Experimentation Part of being a
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