Illegal Drugs Essay

As we all heard about the history of Vancouver gang and the worst shooting in the Vancouver. It was all about the drug gang in the British Columbia. Some people say that it was done by middle class boys. It was a threat that no one is safe and may be killed at any time. This video is all about ‘the Gangster Next Door’. Vancouver was an illegal drug industry. The drug is the reason behind all these crimes. The middle class young man are responsible for all this gang war. Gangster next door documentary (Part 1/5), “Police are now heavily armed against the gangs of Vancouver”. This gang was very dangerous. Police had to find these gang members because public are now afraid from such incidents. They may be anyone’s neighbour. In 2006 a shooting…

Is it moral, ethical, or even practical to legalize illegal drugs? Let's begin with the practical side of this discussion. In a pure world drug would not exist, but this is not a perfect world, and so we put forth the effort to provide alternate solutions to iron out the issues. Allowing these drugs to be sold in stores is not the way to control dealing and distribution of unwarranted pharmaceuticals on the streets of America. First of all smokers are subjected to a tough time, by peers, due to…

Many fatal incidents connected to illegal use of drugs have been taking place more and more often. Drugs is a controversial subject. Those who are involved with drugs may view themselves as immortal from death, they do not think of the danger that may be brought to them and their loved ones. One story that was mentioned in the news is about the death of young mother of a 6 month old baby. This mother was known to have an addiction to heroin and other drugs. She was remembered as kind hearted,…

37,000 deaths a year. One might ask, “Deaths from what?”, and almost immediately assume that some kind of illegal drug was involved. Cannabis, more commonly known as marijuana, is an illegal drug that some may say causes harm, but it is not responsible for these deaths. In fact, alcohol is the cause of that large death rate, and that number does not even include alcohol related accidents. The CDC (U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention) has never had the need to create a category for…

Introduction: The abuse of illegal drugs should be treated as a matter of public health instead of criminal justice. For years, jails have failed at providing efficient solutions for the rehabilitation of drug users. This is why it is necessary to provide better alternatives within the public health system. I believe that exploring the decriminalization of illegal substances would not only help stop the war on drugs, but also help protect society as a whole. My value: Public and individual…

use of recreational drugs is one of the good things about the U.S. government and society. Many drugs are or can be dangerous to the human mind and/or body, so this restriction helps to keep the general population safe from those dangers. However, the government is considering lifting the prohibition on recreational drugs in the near future. The use of recreational drugs should not be legalized because children and teens would have easier access to them, many addicts would physically…

Despite its apparent economic or health benefits, users of cannabis often progress onto more hazardous and addictive drugs that in turn, manifest a potentially criminal lifestyle. A larger number of people abuse marijuana compared to cocaine and heroin and are more likely to turn to more addicting and harmful drugs. This is inferred in the gateway hypothesis that shows users are more likely to be shown to narcotics that produce a better “high” (Kilmer). Why would one stop at second base when he…

Hi All, Legal highs can be defined as chemicals which are not controlled by the Misuse of Drug Act, 1971, not licensed to be used legally such as alcohol and tobacco. They are often labelled and sold as “bath salts” or “plant food” and to evade drug abuse legislation; these substances are labelled as “not for human consumption” (Posser & Nelson, 2012). These chemicals alter the normal functioning of the brain; producing changes in our experience and behaviour. Majority of usage leans towards…

Should performance enhancing drugs be illegal for student athletes? All the way back in 1865, “canal swimmers in Amsterdam and Holland were the first competitive athletes charged with doping” (ProQuest staff). During these time periods many of these athletes would mix cocaine and heroin to make a concoction called the speedball (ProQuest staff). These athletes would mix the substances to get the extra boost of performance for them to believe that they were at their best every competition. Many…

affirm: Resolved: The abuse of illegal drugs ought to be treated as a matter of public health, not of criminal justice. I define the following key terms: Treated- to act or behave toward (a person) in some specified way to consider or regard in a specified way, and deal with accordingly: 2. to consider or regard in a specified way, and deal with accordingly 3.to deal with (a disease, patient, etc.) in order to relieve or cure. (dictionary.com) Public health- health services to improve and…