Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Should marijuana be legalized?

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There is much debate going on over the topic of decriminalizing marijuana, the pros and cons of it, and the various reasons for it. I strongly oppose the decriminalization of marijuana. Marijuana is the most commonly used drug among teens and young adults, and if it were to become legal that would entail higher user rates as ... More..

Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Drugs and their impact on the world

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Drugs are considered to be any substance that modify the mind and/or body functioning, so for the purpose of this paper alcohol is going to be referred to as a drug. Drug use is referred to as a equal-opportunity affliction, which means that drug use cuts across all members of society regardless of income, education, occupati... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention Should the Crack Cocaine Amendment be made retroactive?

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Mandatory sentencing is a criminal sentence that establishes a minimum length of prison time to be served for a specific crime, it also limits the amount of discretion a judge has when sentencing the defendant. The sentence is based on the type of drug and the weight of the drug, and in federal cases any prior convictions are... More..

Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Crash

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Crash is a movie set in Los Angeles, California that has heightened racial and social tensions which are depicted through some of the major characters in the movie. The movie starts with a white couple, by the name of Rick and Jean Cabot who are about to drive home until two African Americans carjack them. Rick is a district ... More..

Health & Fitness > Addiction Is addiction to alcohol or drugs a disease?

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The disease model of addiction was named by Jellinek who worked in research for AA. This model believes that people abuse alcohol and are addicted to the drug, due to a biologically caused condition. Researchers of this model say that there is a loss of control when using the drug, and that the addiction is a chronic and prog... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should the government fund needle exchange programs?

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I support needle exchange programs; I feel that they provide the opportunity to keep users safe, if they are going to remain using. They also provide supplies to make injecting sanitary, referrals for drug treatment options, references to methadone clinics, HIV programs, peer education, and building relationships. NEPs also k... More..

Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Should cell phones be banned in restaurants?

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Cell phones should not be banned in restaurants. As long as someone is not interrupting the other diners they should be fine. Cell phones are important ways of communication, which can also be considered a means of notifying others of emergencies, hazards, etc. Take for example a couple has gone out for the night and left the... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Does the Federal Reserve control the US economy?

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The Federal Reserve System, often referred to as the Fed, is the central banking system of the United States. The Federal Reserve's jobs include: conducting the monetary policy of the nation, regulating banks and ensuring the well-being of the banking & financial systems, maintaining stability of the financial system, and las... More..

Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Is Lyme disease becoming an epidemic in North America?

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Lyme disease is becoming an epidemic in North America. Just take a look at these straight forward facts: how many times have you been to the doctors and seen signs that show what ticks look like, or signs that just talk about lyme disease in general. Counselors that work with kids in the summer time receive little pamphlets t... More..

Sciences > Sociology Theories about how society influences behavior

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Theory of Differential Association The theory of differential association was developed by Edwin Sutherland and, that the nine principles applied to this theory explain the reasons of crime and delinquency. In this theory, he explains that there is organization in all societal classes, but that they are not organized in the s... More..

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