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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, virtuous, and always put others before herself. She decided to turn her life around and quit drugs, she wanted to become more vitalized and have a healthier life so she can provide a better…

The Pros and Cons of Legalizing Marijuana In the United States, some people want to legalize a drug called marijuana. This drug comes from dried leaves from a hemp plant. Marijuana can be used as a cure and also used to harm your body. People have different views about marijuana. Some think that it can be used to help people that suffer from chronic pain and can help create jobs for the people in need of put-ting a roof on their head. Then there 's the people that think it will harm the people…

The first solution that will lower the amounts of deaths from opioids is with the legalization of marijuana. Medical marijuana can be used instead of some opioids that people use to decrease the amount of pain they are in. Marijuana will help by how people will not have to be prescribed many different medications. Marijuana is legal in eight states, and it is legal for medical use in 21 states (Corasaniti). There are two studies that were done by the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, and the…

As stated by The World Health Organization (WHO), substance use disorders stand for the unsafe or risky use of any substances, including inhalants, solvents, alcohol and other illicit drugs that have mood-altering or intoxication properties. Moreover, drug consumption can lead to addiction, which is a cluster of diverse manifestations that develop after repetitive substance abuse and that characteristically include a strong craving to take the drug, complications in controlling its habit,…

Illicit Use A fleeting rush of adrenaline is worth cold sweats in the middle of the night. We inhale them and feel relief, so we kill and maim for them. Despite all the awful things drugs make us do, people keep coming back for more. Addicts rob gas stations, gang bangers push coke across the border and force children to deal. Anti-drug messages are pushed through the education system while parents beg their children to just say no. Drugs are bad. Prominent in human history they are; entire…

1 in every 12 Americans are addicted to opioids, that means that nearly two of your beloved family members can be struggling from an opioid addiction you don't even know about. Millions of Americans struggle to overcome unconquerable addictions; therefore, doctors should prescribe alternative painkillers to avoid the risk of addiction. Opioids are highly addictive painkillers that are prescribed by doctors for patients who undergo some type of surgery or procedure to numb or lesson pain.…

users. The agencies provide sterile hypodermic needles, education about drugs and basic health care, treatment referrals, and access to medical staff. Drug replacement therapy is another example of harm reduction. Replacing an illegal drug, such as heroin, with a lesser opioid like methadone is usually used. The drug is taken…

Interventions can be grouped into four types. The first type of intervention is maintenance programs. This program is an outpatient program that involves the provision of methadone to heroin and opiate addicts. Over a period of time those in this program will no longer experience the highs and lows when it comes to addiction to other drugs. This program shows positive results. The second type is therapeutic communities. These communities…

should have control over what another person wants to do with himself or herself. Marijuana has always been portrayed as a drug that is super bad for an individual, as well as a gateway drug for other drug uses, abuses, and misuses such as, cocaine, heroin, prescription pills, molly, ecstasy, crack, DMT, LSD, PCP, and much more. Many people today admit to the illegal uses of marijuana. The interest group that I exemplify, “The Loud Party “ are going to face both people and other interest…

Surprisingly, there are experts who will state that crystal meth is not physically addictive. Instead, people simply get addicted to the release of dopamine into their system. This tickles the pleasure centers, creating a psychological addiction. Unlike other narcotics, the body doesn't create an absolute need for the drug. With that said, there are still major withdrawal symptoms associated with the cessation of using meth. When withdrawal symptoms are coming, a meth detox process becomes…