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As indicated by the Official Journal of The Academy of Pediatrics liquor and tobacco are the two greatest dangers to adolescents. These two substances have an effect on adolescents and different substances that they will likely use in the future. “A preadolescent or adolescent who smokes tobacco or drinks alcohol is 65 times more likely to use marijuana, for example, than someone who abstains” (APA 2012). Commercials regularly promote different liquors and the use of these sales go up in the…

College is an exciting time for many young adults. It is the first step towards adulthood and for a majority of students it’s the first time they experience independence. “Alcohol consumption in humans is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States (McGinnis & Foege, 1993). A common abuse pattern called binge drinking contributes to a substantial portion of alcohol-related deaths (Chikritzhs, Jonas, Stockwell, Heale, & Dietze, 2001)”.Though with freedom comes…

Magnetic propulsion Magnetic propulsion refers the use magnetic energy to move objects from one point to another. Due to increased demand for clean energy, the use of electromagnetic propulsion will also be a new way of powering the future vehicles. This method employs the use of electrical current to create an opposing magnetic field that results in repulsion. The electromagnetic propulsion has been in use in motors to create a rotational force which drives the vehicles wheel forward. However…

Caroline Caldwell once said “In a society that profits from your self-doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act.” A quote that’s powerful, yet more relevant than ever as eating disorders in the United States are on the rise. Research has proven that at least 30 million people nationwide suffer with some form of an eating disorder. (Mascarelli ) Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders are psychological disorders characterized by abnormal eating patterns…

Sectarianism is a major problem Lebanon has been suffering since a while now. The civil war and the explosions that are still happening till today are just a minor effect of this dilemma. People think that frequent blackouts, water shortage, explosions, and garbage are the vital problems endangering our lives; and they are in their own way, but as a matter of fact they are only insignificant issues in comparison with Sectarianism. Rebecca Solnit (2010) said in her story “A Paradise Built in…

On Sunday, Dec 7, 1941 at 7:49 in the morning. It was an unannounced, fierce attack upon the united states naval base in pearl harbor. Hawaii pearl harbor directed by Japanese airplanes was the bloody start of a dreadful war amongst japan and the united states. Numerous us staff passing were considered well the same number of injured. A shocked and appalled America abruptly found itself at war. How was Hawaii's geographic area a key component of pearl harbor assault? USS Arizona sailors…

Most people could not stand waking up in strange places, not knowing what they’ve done. There are many people who have to do this on a daily basis. DID or Dissociative identity disorder is a big part of history. DID is one of the most unpredictable disorder, and is still trying to be figured out. (DID) or dissociative identity disorder is an intense medical condition in which to identities or personality’s take over the person (Wiley). The person may lose time and memory of what happened. It is…

Today, addiction comes in many different kinds of forms. Drugs and alcohol are the most common type of addiction. On a more personal level, my grandma is an alcoholic and it is very hard to have holidays with her when she is always delusional. Addiction is classified as a substantial dependence on a certain substance that has drastic withdrawal consequences when the individual stops using that substance (“Substance, Gale). Doctors and other professionals like to call an addiction an…

The problems facing humanity today include the melting of arctic sea ice, the potential ocean stagnation, the mass displacement of humans from coastal cities, extreme droughts, to super storms. All these problems arise from global climate change stemming from the emittance of greenhouse gases. Some people believe these climate changes are not affected by human behavior, and that changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions do not need to happen. I believe we don’t have time to wait and see if…

July 1995, Chicago, Illinois experienced a heat wave that caused over 700 deaths. Scientists predict that the Midwest could endure similar heat waves up to 3 times a year by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. They also cause blackouts and power outages. There have also been a growing number of large wildfires, which sends more CO2 into the atmosphere. Many places in the world are experiencing severe droughts. In May 2015, around 93% of California was in severe drought or…