The Relationship of Marijuana Accessibility & Substance Abuse Abstract A growing concern in the medical and mental health field is the relationship between marijuana use and further illicit drug abuse. Due to the recent state laws passing in Washington and Colorado‚ there has been a need for a study to address the accessibility factor in relations to the “gateway hypothesis” to marijuana. The fear is that the increase in accessibility of marijuana will result in an increase of substance abuse
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Activity 1 There are several reasons why an organisation needs to collect HR data and are no different. During my review I have discovered the following reasons we are collecting this information and examples of information that we are collecting: • Legal requirements- This has covered working time regulations‚ tribunals‚ accident at work reports • To be able to contact family or individuals- This allows us easy access to personal details in case of accidents‚ sickness or emergency contacts
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Abstract— The accessibility of the Internet and lower costs of doing transactions have given rise in customers bargaining power and intense global competition. Although the Internet has great potential for consumer value reports indicate that consumers vary in their levels of Internet adoption. Among the factors causing consumers lack of adoption is perceived risk associated with online transactions. This study explores the roles of perceived risk and user’s experience level in determining
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[pic] [pic] Question 1:outline current legislation and polices relating to children Policies and procedures for safeguarding the welfare of children and young people are - The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1989‚ which ensure that children are safe and looked after‚ children have the right to be protected from all forms of physical or mental violence‚ injury or abuse‚ neglect‚ negligent treatment‚ maltreatment or exploitation including sexual abuse by those
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(Working time directive (WTD)) Discrimination Health and safety Holiday entitlements Redundancy and dismissal Training Disciplinary procedures Union rights 1.2 Main features of current employment legislation Employment rights Equality and discrimination Health and safety 1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists UK employment law exists to protect employees and workers against circumstances they may face in their working lives – these are known as ‘statutory rights’. Although the protection
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Running Head: Data Input‚ Output‚ Storage and Speed Methods of Data Input‚ Output‚ Storage and Speed Kenneth Sparks University of Phoenix Methods of Data Input‚ Output‚ Storage and Speed We all should know and understand that accuracy of data input is important. In today’s society we rely on data input by others in almost everything we do. Knowing how the most efficient way of inputting data can aid in daily functioning. You can be prepared for what a support person may ask
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Web Accessibility for People with Physical Handicaps Terry Martin University of Phoenix WEB410 Web Programming I Suzy Stueben June 27‚ 2005 Web Accessibility for People with Physical Handicaps The world is becoming increasingly more aware and sensitive to the challenges facing the physically impaired. This is evident in the increase in special accommodations specifically meant to aid people with special needs in the ability to interact with
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Data Input‚ Output‚ Storage and Access Methods The purpose of this paper is to highlight some best practices for data input and output. In addition‚ this paper will highlight appropriate uses of various storage means. Lastly‚ it will address the effect certain components of a computer have on its overall speed. Accuracy of Data Input There are various methods for entering data into a computer system. Depending on the medium in which the original data is contained‚ and how it is to be stored
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The Nature of Accessibility The abstract concept of accessibility in literature does not have one sole definition and can vary on a number of different factors. It is how difficult a reader finds the literature that he/she is reading. It is what the reader expects to get out of the reading prior to reading it‚ and what he/she actually interprets and understands after reading it. Accessibility can vary from reader to reader. A college English professor and a middle school student are more than likely
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Is Europe on a Roll? Wheelchair Accessibility Violations In recent years‚ Europe has begun to end the suffrage of disabled people in the continent and has initiated laws and mandates creating equality between able and disabled people. However‚ Western Europe is incredibly more advanced in the equalizing process than Eastern Europe. Countries in East Europe are lacking in a multitude of handicap accessible areas‚ whereas their Western counterparts are all technologically advanced and have admirably
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