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The Blunt Truth: Marijuana You may have missed it in all of the controversy in the presidential election, but in 2016, seven states voted to legalize marijuana, medically or recreationally (Robinson and Gould 1). Of all the illegal drugs in the United States, marijuana is the most commonly used (“DrugFacts” 2). Its popularity has caused a problem for society because it is nearly impossible to stop the use of it. Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant…

Delirium is a subacute fluctuating disturbance of consciousness characterized by disorientation, inattention, disordered thinking, cognitive impairment, emotional lability, hallucinations or delusions, and sleep-wake cycle disturbance (DynaMed, 2016). Delirium can occur in patients of all ages, but the highest incidence is seen in older patients 65 years and above (DynaMed, 2016). Delirium can be recognized by five key elements namely: (1) Disturbance in attention and awareness; (2) Develops…

To begin an educated discussion on the issue of Physician-Assisted suicide, one needs to understand what is it. PAS is described as the voluntary termination of one’s own life by the administration of a lethal substance with the direct or indirect aid of a physician. In the United States, and in most jurisdictions PAD is prohibited with specific statutory provisions or judicial application of more general statutes (Quill & Sussman, 2017). Pain and suffering though complex problems are prima…

and paralyzing, making existence unbearable. Many cancer patients are afraid of dying a slow and painful death. When these symptoms develop in cancer patients, it is important to go back to the first phase of Maslow’s and relieve pain symptoms with opiate medication. Also, the commitment of pain control from the medical staff can settle patient fears. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs reminds us that until such fears are addressed and relieved; progress can be halted toward improved quality of life…

From Hero to Zero: The Social Problems of Heroin The story of heroin Heroin, also called diamorphine, was first synthesized by C. R. Alder Wright. Wright’s invention, however, did not become popular right away. About 20 years later, scientists working at the German drug company Bayer produced an acetylated form of morphine when they tried to produce codeine. The scientists found that this acetylated form of morphine is more potent than morphine. They gave this drug a brand new name: Heroin. At…

Drug abuse in America is at an all time high across the country. The effects of drug abuse on 18-35 year old male and females in America changes the way drug addicts see reality. Drug abuse can affect a person’s mental alertness, consciousness, cognitive and neurological functions, as well as lead to death, homelessness, loss of family and friends and even prison. Prescription drug overdoses constituted for more overdose deaths than heroin and cocaine combined, and as many, more emergency room…

In 1849, the painter and later author Dante Rossetti met a woman by the name of Elizabeth (or ‘Lizzie’) Siddal, who sat as a model for artists of the Pre-Raphaelite period. She at the time modelled for Walter Deverell, and Rossetti became fascinated by her beauty. Only two years later in 1851 Rossetti had her as a model, which progressed to the point of her being his sole model and inspiration and him forbidding her from modelling for other painters. He often used her likeness for paintings of…

I met my prince long before I recognized him to be so. He was not a prince when I first saw him, and even months later. He was the frog from the fairytales that is always there but never considered important. I had no attraction to him, or desire to build a connection with him. How did we meet? I entered high school at 14 and there were suddenly new peers differing from those whom I had grown up with through elementary. There was a new amalgamation of students, either new peers to become…

This paper will compare prohibition to today’s war on drugs. In both cases propaganda and special interest groups played a major role in the federal government passing laws prohibiting certain substances. These will be compared with information that provides the background, reasons, and outcomes for both. The final policy created will address today's drug problems and most specifically those dealing with marijuana. This essay, does not make a case for approving heroin, cocaine, meth, and…

The true source of drug-related crime, according to this article, is the corruption amongst the criminal justice system, and the reason the war on drugs is being lost is the fact that more energy is being focused on combatting the drug cartels than strengthening the authorities who are battling. Attempting to wholly eliminate cartels is a fruitless task; as one organization would be eradicated, another would surface in place of it. Instead, intensifying the punishments granted to crimes, through…