Methamphetamine

different classes of the Controlled Substances act. A proponent of this claim can argue that nicotine belongs in either of the first two classes, but their audience would not be receptive at all. The first two classes include drugs like opium, methamphetamine, peyote, ect. To argue that nicotine belongs in a class with any of these drugs is not reasonable. There are two stances to argue from that would be the most receptive to an audience. The first one…

There are many different paths that can be taken in the Law Enforcement field. Each field has its own perks and duties, but the common ground with each and every field is being one with the community. Law enforcement is present in all capacities in the community. Whether it is road patrol, homicide, or even volunteering, all are a part of helping the community. For me, a career in Law Enforcement is a great opportunity to be a respected member in the community, as well as enforcing the laws of…

Being a teenager has its up and downs. However being a gay teen in this day and age comes with a certain set of risks. Studies show that homosexual teenagers are at risk of being cast out by family members, drug and alcohol addiction, and bullying, more so than a heterosexual teenager. David Bender, an editor of Teens at Risk quotes, "[Gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth] get kicked out of homes, abused, and disowned; parents refuse to speak to their child or force them to seek "reparative '…

The border that is shared between the United States and Mexico is usually a pretty heated topic in politics and everyday conversations. We often ask, what are the negatives effects of the shared border and what are the positives? What separates the two nations gives Americans a feeling of “safety”. However, for many Mexicans the border is a reminder of their confinement and hopelessness. The illegal immigration of Mexicans to the United States has been happening for centuries and affects our…

Pregnant women who are in drug addiction seriously harming their baby. Especially with street drugs such as Cocaine, Ecstasy, methamphetamine and other club drugs, Heroin, Marijuana, Prescription drugs that are abused, making their baby to have a birth defect. According to the article "Street drugs and Pregnancy", March of Dimes states that about1 in 20 women take street drugs, which…

acknowledging that homosexuality is not a disease process, I hear current stories every week from patients who are victims of marginalization, verbal abuse, and exclusion practices because they are gay and have HIV. Then, we can add they may use methamphetamines to address the voices that accompany their schizophrenia diagnosis. Emergency nurses want them to go away because they are “dirty” and “crazy” and “they deserve what they get” and “you are using and there is nothing I can do for you.”…

Americans, is the head of the El Chapo Sinaloa Cartel, currently the biggest drug empire in the history. Over the years, he has built a corporate that makes him billions of dollars from selling synthetic drugs such as: marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. In fact, he even made it on the Forbes magazine as one of the smartest entrepreneur with his staggering net worth. El Chapo is being admired for his genius schemes on accumulating wealth by smuggling illegal substances throughout…

concerning cannabis’ long term use seems difficult to find or even non-existent. Meanwhile, it seems like nobody is recognizing the relationship between cannabis and crime, mental illness, and extremely harmful drugs like cocaine, heroin, or even methamphetamine. It is true, only the scientific community can disregard any myths or common belief about cannabis and sort out the confusion of which properties justify its use. Namely, the medical community is responsible for labeling the variety,…

“The Effects of Drugs” Most people use mood altering drugs because the effects of drugs and alcohol help you relax. Some use it to escape from pain of the past. But the reality is, getting high doesn 't change the world you live in or the emotions you have. Or you may be feeling pressure from your friends or classmates, sometimes you might just be curious about what using a drug would be like. It just changes, for a short time, on how you see that world, and it can dull the painful…

Methamphetamine (meth) has become a huge issue within the United States. In 2012 the National survey on drug use and health said approximately four percent of the United States population reported using meth within the last year of that four percent, two percent admitted to using in the past month (NIH, 2016). Meth is made from varies types of different chemicals that can be very harmful to the boy. Using meth can have a negative impact on the individual, his or her everyday life, friends,…