Illegal drug trade

The focus on drugs in America has been a topic that several social scientists have dedicated their time in researching. More importantly, the topic of drug use amongst teenagers seems to remain a hot subject. According to Robbins, Stagman, & Smith (2012), at risks for youth consists of living in a household without English speakers, living in a large family, having parents who both lack a high school degree, families who have changed residences on or more times in the last 12 months, coming from…

Those factors only added to the surprise when he had to resign from the Governor’s office because he had been a suspect in a federal investigation into prostitution. It turned out that Spitzer hadn’t just committed a one-time indiscretion; he was downright a well-established client. Spitzer reportedly spent an estimated $80,000 with a high-end escort agency, Emperor’s Club VIP, in Washington, D.C. He had even developed such a negative reputation with the agency that the appointment bookers…

from different backgrounds and will do anything to protect and preserve what they believe is theirs, and theirs alone. Street graffiti is a way of life for them, showing their territory to other rival gangs. They are also known for their violence and drug trafficking, which is one of their primary means of income. Per Gains (1997), “Youth join gangs for protection, enjoyment, respect, money or because a friend is in a gang; youth are at higher risk of joining a gang if they engage in delinquent…

times. After a sufficient amount of data is collected on the drug and its interaction with microbes, animal testing is started. Animal testing is at least a two year process, where multiple animals are used, with a variety of different tests being conducted. Once the researchers have obtained the amount of data needed, and concluded multiple successful case studies, then an application can be submitted to the United States Food Drug and Association, FDA. The FDA then conducts their own…

gangs tend to follow adult members who are generally operate on a very sophisticated organizational network, almost like a corporation (Howell, 1998). Trends are showing that juvenile gangs are becoming more involved with drug offenses more than any other type of offense. Drug use, trafficking and violence considerably overlap with gangs (Howell,…

We all know that Black people have been stereotyped since the 1600s. But, who or what created these stereotypes? Well known movies, such as ‘Juice (1992)’ and ‘Menace II Society (1993)’ have influenced young men into thinking that crime is the best way to make it in society. All they see is that to win the girl and to have all the cash is to commit horrendous crimes and spend a few years in prison. Not only are blacks portrayed negatively in the US, but also in the UK. Movies such as ‘Precious…

What are the risks associated with smoking, alcohol use, and drug use in adolescence? What do adolescents typically view as the risks? According to the most recent national survey of U.S. high school students, by tenth grade, 33 percent of U.S. adolescents have tried smoking, 58 percent drinking, and 37 percent at least had tried one illegal drug (Berk, 2014, p. 302). Most teengaers who experiment with these substances become addicted. Drug use ruins their perceptions and thought process in…

delinquents do it for all three. Becoming apart of a motorcycle gang means making fast money. In her article, “Gangs A Cry for Family?” Amanda Vogt interviews Probation officer, Tom Schneider who states that “Gangs offer kids ways, even though they’re illegal and risky, to make a couple hundred dollars a day”. Sometimes, it’s the brotherhood and the manly father aspects that spikes their interests. “The deeper a kid’s involvement in a gang, the more dysfunctional his/her family life” says…

The police are of no use to the poorer parts where gangs are located. The gang members are hesitant to call the police, because they do not want them around when they are doing illegal activities. What shocked me was the fact that even when someone would be beaten or shot the still did not call the police or ambulance because they knew neither of them would actually come and help. The fact that gangs do not trust the people that…

procure their weapons illegally, and tightening gun restrictions would not do enough to completely stop illegal firearm trafficking. Therefore, gun violence would not be lowered. Lott compares this idea to illegal drug trafficking. Even though many narcotics, including marijuana, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamines, are illegal in the United States, there is a high availability of each of these illegal substances. Lott says that the same would happen with firearms. Simply outlawing firearms…