Statesman, diplomat, legislature and future president Thomas Jefferson, undoubtedly influenced by Locke, Smith and Paine issued the Declaration of Independence, which led to the eventual adoption of Libertarian principles. ... What I mean by this is that the liberty and freedom once relished by many is fading away, a matter which I plan to address in the remainder of my paper What happened to this idealistic society basking in freedom and security? ... In addition, I will focus on the parties prospects for future growth and influence, including the 2000 election. ...

• Word Count: 7038
• Approx Pages: 28
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The political future of problem solving courts will depend on their efficiency and cost effectiveness as a response to crime. After defining and analyzing previous studies on each type of court, the Casey and Rottman identified twelve trends that could affect the future of problem solving courts. ... Stacy Lee Burns states, "Problem-solving courts share the common goal of altering participants' so-called ˜deviant' ways and reforming them into law-abiding citizens, having a future-oriented focus on treatment and recovery (rather than on blame and punishment for past misconduct)...

• Word Count: 4011
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Once again they turned to NIDA, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, to gather this information and, in essence, fuel the fire of changing public opinion about the dangers of drugs. ... Here, as an example of this survey, it shows in 1985 that 70.4 million Americans had used marijuana, cocaine, or other illegal drugs at least once in their lives. ...

• Word Count: 5937
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

ABSTRACT The start of a drug addiction is different for everyone and no two people begin the crippling descent the same. There are a variety of reasons for someone to experiment with drugs. Some people begin using in a social setting, succumbing to peer pressure, and for others it becomes a method...

• Word Count: 4365
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Suspended between a horrifying past and an uncertain future, victims of political violence have very little control over their destiny (Hussain & Bhushan, 2009). ... Excessive alcohol and substance use are linked to a wide range of causes, such as psychological trauma, limited capacity to cope with stressful events, insecure living situations, frustration, anger and fear concerning the future (Steel & Schilperoord, 2010). ...

• Word Count: 2537
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Though there is little reason to believe that he would have sought such help, Riordan and Prochnicky report that Jim, on the urging of Pamela Courson's father, once had a few sessions with a psychiatrist (Riordan and Prochnicky, p172). ... Morrison's duty assignments forced his family to move from station to station: Jim lived in Pensacola, Melbourne, and Clearwater, Florida, twice in both Washington, D.C. and Albuquerque, New Mexico, and once each in Los Altos, Claremont, and Alameda, California before he finally attended high school in Alexandria, Virginia (Faris and Faris, p.142)....

• Word Count: 3338
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Sure, it does give them a buzz and a good feeling for a while, but once one gets addicted it can totally ruin their life. ... A person might just start to smoke once in a while, but before no time, they are addicted to it and there's no turning back. ... Once a person tries it they are hooked and keep wanting more and more. ...

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Many people do not realize that systems get sick, become dysfunctional, and ultimately veer of the path that was once the strategic plan. ... Ultimately, when poor behavior and dysfunction become the system norm, the once stable system can implode. ...

• Word Count: 2636
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Drugs and Athletes Drugs and Athletes Drugs have been a problem in our society for many years. They have been used and abused by many groups, including professional athletes. It is certainly quite common to hear about or read about athletes and drug use. Although drugs have a lengthy history of use by athletes, they have varied effects on the body and different preventions. Much of the world's supply of cocaine is produced in South America. ...

• Word Count: 3787
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Drugs and Athletes Drugs have been a problem in our society for many years. They have been used and abused by many groups, including professional athletes. It is certainly quite common to hear about or read about athletes and drug use. Although drugs have a lengthy history of use by athletes, they have varied effects on the body and different preventions. Much of the world's supply of cocaine is produced in South America. ...

• Word Count: 3784
• Approx Pages: 15
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In 1968, when American soldiers came home from the Vietnam War addicted to heroin, President Richard Nixon initiated the War on Drugs. More than a decade later, President Ronald Reagan launches the South Florida Drug Task force, headed by then Vice-President George Bush, in response to the city of Miami's demand for help. In 1981, Miami was the financial and import central for cocaine and marijuana, and the residents were fed up. Thanks to the task force, drug arrests went up by 27%, and drug seizures went up by 50%. With that, the need for prosecutors and judges also rose. ...

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Historically, substance abuse has been portrayed to mirror the lower class. It has been regarded as a disease that plagues only a specific group of people. Currently that is no longer the case as high profile celebrities and white collar; well respected upper class people have brought their addicti...

• Word Count: 3818
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Many of those users see nothing but a bleak future before them (121). ... Legalization can easily be interpreted as removal of condemnation and equating once-illegal drugs with the harmless legal drugs: alcohol and tobacco. ...

• Word Count: 4794
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In 1968, when American soldiers came home from the Vietnam War addicted to heroin, President Richard Nixon initiated the War on Drugs. More than a decade later, President Ronald Reagan launches the South Florida Drug Task force, headed by then Vice-President George Bush, in response to the city of Miami's demand for help. In 1981, Miami was the financial and import central for cocaine and marijuana, and the residents were fed up. Thanks to the task force, drug arrests went up by 27%, and drug seizures went up by 50%. With that, the need for prosecutors and judges also rose. ...

• Word Count: 4953
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Many of those users see nothing but a bleak future before them (121). ... Legalization can easily be interpreted as removal of condemnation and equating once-illegal drugs with the harmless legal drugs: alcohol and tobacco. ...

• Word Count: 4624
• Approx Pages: 18
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate