Two serious health issues that plague America are drug addiction and Type 1 diabetes. Both of these issues are causing the nation substantial distribution of resources in revenue, health care personnel and treatment resources. ... There are also long-term health consequences from heavy smoking, binge drinking, heavy marijuana use and cocaine use. ... Environment factors also seem to play a role. ... However, there is no definite evidence linking Type 1 diabetics to the environment (About.com). ...

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Gore plans a tax credit of up to $3,000 on long-term health care expenses. ... Gore plans to expand Head Start, a program that provides education, health care, nutrition, and social services to children ages 3-5. ... His Energy Security and Environment Trust focuses on clean, more reliable energy. ... Gore plans to guarantee health care and retirement security for all aging veterans. ... -Gore plans to invest in protecting the environment. ...

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I believe that drugs should continue to be banned because it helps enforce fair competition, protect the health of the athletes and will continue to have a positive effect on Australian society and world sports. ... It has become knowledge that drugs do have adverse effect on health. ... It should also be pointed out the damaging health effects of drug consumption. ... We are also protecting the health of our athletes, who can then clearly strive for success by natural processes. Through their example young Australians will follow in their footsteps to accomplish their own personal goals and ...

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When alcohol is made more readily available to an individual, such as in a college environment, it increases the risk that person will drink excessively (Ewing 173) (#5). ... "Alcohol and your health" 1973. ... Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. "Alcohol and Health" 1971. AOL Health. ...

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Cannabis is highly addictive, causes both physical and mental health problems, and can also affect relationships and careers within your life. ... Many people who become addicted are to do so within their college years due to the college environment, freedom, and lack of structure. ... This regular use of marijuana, especially among teenagers, leads to a variety of possibilities of mental health problems. ... Whether you begin to revolve your everyday life around the drug, weaken family relationships, or take away a possible chance at a good career down the road, or even obtain a mental health...

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The results of the experiment showed that the monozygotic twins who showed signs or were already addicted to a certain drug was a result from the environment they lived in. It was also shown that the dizygotic twins showed the opposite correlation to the monozygotic twins and were therefore not abusive of drugs because of their living environment (Pedersen, 1981)7. ... In conclusion, converging the evidence of all the studies previously mentioned, it is shown that their living environment causes one's addiction to drugs. ... Drug addiction doesn't only affect one's physical h...

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When alcohol is made more readily available to an individual, such as in a college environment, it increases the risk that person will drink excessively (Ewing 173). ... Personal relationships can be torn apart, jobs are frequently lost, and the health of a person deteriorates when an individual begins to rely on a drink to get by (Burgess 16). ... The prolonged use of large amounts of alcohol without an adequate diet may cause serious liver damage, such as "cirrhosis of the liver" (Secretary of health 47). It has been estimated that 10% of all alcoholic persons develop cirrhosis, a disease ch...

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The decriminalization of drugs is a wise alternative to the current policy on drug for number of reasons: Decriminalization would aid of government in maintaining a more balanced, peaceful and safe environment. ... Many European countries treat drugs as a health problem rather than a criminal offense. ... In todays society it seems that the only reasonable or ethical approach is to provide health services and emotional support for those addicted to drugs. ... Societies and cultures that can't comprehend this concept are self destructive, and pessimistic environments. ...

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In the movie, a few health issues stood out like some drug addiction, Steve's injury after falling off his bike, and the most focused point in the movie, Nathaniel mental illness Schizophrenia. Drug addiction is a very common sort of health issue that occurs in the United States. ... There is no absolute cause to this illness but the common combination often seen prior to it includes their genetics and the type of environment the person grew up in. ...

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I am talking about all other "drugs"-- prostitution, health care, social security, or just about any other issue that we as a country, and as a people are dealing with. ... The obvious arguments for legalization that are used, happen to be ones that the masses that make this argument usually resort to-- the health and environment benefits. ...

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Their is a marked improvement in general health status - even among those patients who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus - following admission to methadone treatment programs. ... The placement of these elements alone allow methadone programs to operate on a positive note in many communities where black market opiate addictions, and their negative social health/economical implications may be rapidly spreading. ... Leaving many addicts whom have been caught in the perils of addiction for years, having little/if any social abilities, lost in a un-excepting social environm...

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Drug-related problems cost U.S. companies more than $102 billion each year in lost productivity, accidents, employee turnover, increased health care costs, and absenteeism. ... A social issue that has been rising in courts across the country since the 1970's, greatly effecting the workplace environment, is sexual harassment. ... In conclusion, the social issues of today are being incorporated into the workplace environment.. ...

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Drug use has devastating consequences such as health problems and addiction which has necessitated government agencies and national drug societies to put up measures meant to help drug addicts conquer their addiction state and enable them to lead normal lives. ... Such a person will find it hard living purely in the environment and is likely to relapse due to peer pressure alone. It is thus recommended that their environment be analyzed too and tools and resources put in place to treat the whole family [Bar07]. ... There should also be mechanisms put in place to help in after-treatment, their...

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While activists and patients, battle with the government over medicinal marijuana, an even bigger health issue may be at stake. ... If it were legal, it would keep more people off the streets, and create a better living environment and peaceful world. In conclusion, not only does the best scientific research prove that marijuana is both an effective medicine and safe drug, but that it may be therapeutic and beneficial to health. ...

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It depends on many factors including an individual's size, weight, and health, how the drug is taken, the person's mood, and whether other drugs are taken. The effects also depend on the environment in which the drug is used, for example alone or with others. ... Illicit drugs like heroin often lead to complicated health problems. ...

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International terrorism, drugs, gangs, alcoholism, gun control, sexism or even racism are the problems which our society is facing. However, drugs, gangs, and alcoholisms are the main issues, which infected our children in many ways.. These problems will contribute a great negative effect on teena...

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He has a messy appearance and does not seem as if he is in good health. ... His environment is a sad one and his mom is not coping with the death of his dad, and continues to hope that he will one day return. ... The Behavioral Approach is based on the concept of explaining behavior though observation, and the belief that our environment is what causes us to behave differently or suffer illnesses. ...

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In studies done throughout the United States by prestigious organizations such as National Academy Press, Connecticut Law Review, Journal of Public Health and the California State Office of Narcotics and Drug Abuse show there is little evidence the decriminalization of marijuana leads to an increase in usage. ... By making it available only in controlled environments you are shielding people from potentially dangerous situations. ...

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Drug testing verifies the honesty of the employee and helps create a safe working environment. ... Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) helps people facing emotional, health, financial or substance abuse problems that can affect job performance. ...

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