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possession and consumption, on the other hand, is illegal in the majority of places. Cannabis use has been frowned upon by society for decades due to myths surrounding it. Many opposers argue that it is a brain-damaging, addictive, and harmful gateway drug that negatively affects a person’s overall health and well-being. However, many of these myths have been proven to be inaccurate. The world as a whole should legalize the selling, purchasing, and recreational use of cannabis while also…

Antibiotics are a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms that cause infections and diseases. Since the drug 's inception in 1929 we have seen a dramatic reduction in deaths caused by infection and many other bacterial based diseases. Antibiotics have increased the longetivity of people 's lives around the world; it 's now a rarity to hear of people dying of bacterial infections in modern world. Recently we have seen certain types of bacteria develop resistance to…

fairly in their sports because, obviously if people want to be a cheaters people should do this. In the 1990's steroids gave to 18 deaths from steroids to the world. Imagine all the deaths from steroids today. Athletes should be punished for using drugs that enhance their strength. The reason why people should be punished because, people are using steroids and other people aren't causing an unfair advantage to the people that are not using them. Additionally, steroids should be banned from…

The marijuana industry in Colorado has created over 10,000 jobs, putting Colorado 's unemployment rate under 6 percent to the lowest rate it has been before the recession in 2008 (Sarich). Opponents to the legalization of weed say that the taxation of weed would make the marijuana more expensive than…

Genetically modified (GM) plants have been the center of much media attention over the past decade. While the general public has been exposed to GM plants and what they are, many people do not fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of the plant. It is the responsibility of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate, inform, and place limitations on what Americans are exposed to. This paper will focus on whether or not GMO’s should be required to be labeled by companies if a…

chemical disasters including one that was caused by a drug named thalidomide. Thalidomide was a drug used in the 1950’s for the global issue of morning sickness in pregnant women and insomnia. At the time it was considered a “Wonder Drug” (DermNet NZ, 2013). This was due to the fact that it was an over-the-counter pharmaceutical that was considered completely safe. The drug was also considered as a non-barbiturate sedative which caused the drug to have a massive appeal with the public. The…

lifetime, even though “the actual figure is more like one in eight” (87). The authors use a variety of topics to explain their point, but focus on the fact that a lot of, if not most, drug dealers still happen to live with their parents. Millions of people believe in some sort of conventional wisdom, for example: every drug dealer is extremely successful. Realistically…

affective against influenza A although adamantanes will not be prescribed in the United States unless under very special circumstances (Zachary, 2015). Oseltamivir, Tamiflu is the drug of choice for influenza. 3. What are the dosage ranges, action, use, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug-to-drug interactions, drug to herbal or food interactions, contraindications, adverse effects, guidelines for administration, and patient teaching for the administration of antiviral agents? The dosage…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and State agencies all have responsibilities in the area of anti-aging products and services (GAO, 200). If a product or service advertises unsubstantiated claims or is deemed unsafe, the FDA has the authority to remove products…

kinds of drugs, marijuana is the most sought after by all ages. Legalizing marijuana should be forbidden for the sake of its effects on the brain and body, with so many different effects it creates very little that can be avoided. Most users have reported an increase in appetite, heightened sensory awareness, and various hallucinogenic pleasures. The negative side effects include confusion, panic, anxiety attacks, fear, a sense of helplessness, and loss of self-control. Legalizing this drug…