Crack cocaine

likely to sell and use drugs and less likely to develop substance use disorders, compared to whites, Native Americans, Hispanics and people of mixed race. The study also went on to show that, more whites use crack cocaine, but are less likely to get arrested for dealing or using crack cocaine (Dr. Jones, 2013). This has been designed and collaborated by the American media which then helps the criminal justice system justify locking up African Americans in such a high…

United States prisons are overcrowded. There is a huge problem with persons who commit minor offenses being handed major punishments. This problem has been going on for decades. Everyday individuals are being incarcerated for less severe infractions of the law and their whole lives are being changed with the drop of a gavel. There is a bias in our criminal justice system that people have been trying to cover up for generations. Rather than rehabilitating and helping to educate those who violate…

When I decided to change my major from Criminal Justice to Human Services, I did not realize how vast a field it is. It gives me many opportunities to can get a degree in human services. When asked to do this assignment, I was prepared to do a whole different paper. At first, I was not happy about having to change directions, but now I am very glad Mr. Gardner asked to do this project instead. It gives me a better insight on what to look for and where I might want life if I do not stay in…

Several studies have shown that drinking soda on a regular basis has negative health effects on the body. In the colleges of Dubai, they ran an experiment on adolescent females. 275 students were randomly selected. In this study, they passed out questionnaires, collected body measurements, blood, and urine samples. The study showed that there is a significant difference in tooth decay between drinkers and non-soda drinkers. That being that drinking soda can lead to tooth decay. between…

A collateral interview was conducted with Ms. Kerrin Simmons, significant other of Mr. Hartmann. Ms. Simmons is a 29 year old individual who was raised in Holbrook and Brentwood, NY. She is currently enrolled in a fitness program to become a fitness trainer. Ms. Simmons reported that she has never been married. She stated that she has an eight year old son Craig, who has little contact with his father. Ms. Simmons stated that she is a stay at home mother, she indicated that Mr. Hartman supports…

Prostitution St.Petersburg Police Department Scanning Where there are people there will be prostitution. However, that does not mean that the community and the police department will tolerate it. St. Petersburg Police saw an increase in the calls regarding prostitution. The calls for service were "mostly in the main thoroughfare of the city." Police also received complaints about prostitution from businesses and residents. Some of the officers saw the problem firsthand. Presence of the…

or a group’s character devastates their reputation and could ruin their lives. A current example of lying spread through media is former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s crack cocaine scandal. When questioned about his cocaine use, he first denied all allegations, saying that the idea was preposterous. Eventually he admitted to smoking cocaine while in a drunken stupor, ruining his political career. Lying in today’s society is expected to some degree, and is known to advance you in the world, whether it…

The legalization and decriminalization of Marijuana After struggling in my own life with alcohol and drugs like cocaine and ecstasy, I have always had an interest of the history of drug abuse and this country’s war on drugs. I personally believe that Marijuana does not fall into the same category as alcohol or any other drugs. For most of human existence we have used plant remedies as medication, food, and religious ceremonies. Marijuana was first used for its hemp fibers to make clothes and…

Gil Scott-Heron and Home Gil Scott-Heron is considered by many to be the “The Godfather of Rap”, and one of the greatest poets of all time. Many artist have sold more records than Heron, but few artist are able to match the influence Heron’s words have had on many in The Black Community. Growing up, Heron idolized black leaders such as Malcolm X, and black artist such as Langston Hughes. He was following Hughes footsteps when he decided to go to Historically Black College, Lincoln University…

The deal provided the perfect cover for drug traffickers to smuggle drugs to the country because now they can have it on trucks full of commercial goods. After years of debate, the sentencing commission noticed the racial disparities in the crack or cocaine possessions but sadly congress overruled their decision. It would not be until Obama’s presidency when they would finally change the law. Clinton tried to solve one of the main issues of the drug trade since Reagan but it ended in failure…