Legality Issues of Marijuana The issue of the legalization of marijuana is a lingering debate that has been around for years. ... When marijuana was first made illegal, it was viewed as debauchery committed by the lowest of social classes. These social classes were identified in propaganda as immigrant Mexican farm workers and the unclean Negro jazz communities. ... The argument of marijuana as a gateway drug became a big issue during the Carter and Reagan administrations. ... This is evidence proving the immensity of this controversial issue which so many are concerned. ...

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Ecstasy has been reported to cause psychopathological consequences such as depression, psychotic disorders, cognitive disturbances and social phobias (Green and Goodwin, 1996). ... The first was patients that had been diagnosed with at least one psychological issue and the other were free from any issue. ... The questions consisted of the history of ecstasy use and any other drug use, how the drug/drugs were taken, if there was any physical or psychological issues or side effects and lastly if there were any other issues by using drugs for example relationship, financial and occupational issu...

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Substance use for most teenagers is not an issue of psychopathology but of the influence on normal functioning. ... It is a part of a complex set of family and individual issues that should be addressed in a comprehensive fashion. ... Adolescent use is more commonly related to social and peer factors, whereas abuse is more a function of psychologic and biologic factors. ... Problem drug use is a symptom, not a cause, of personal and social maladjustment. ... The following risk factors for drug abuse by adolescents were identified: biological predisposition to drug abuse; pe...

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Yet in our society there are serious social issues that for reasons unknown are not being addressed. One of the most important issues that typical politicians are afraid to address is that of what to do with the nation's illegal drug problems. Although we hear terms like "The War on Drugs" and "Drug Treatment", a fresh approach to this issue is needs to come soon. ... First, the government will be forced into taking a look at the real issues. ... Legalization will send the message that drug use is normal and that it's a social issue, not a criminal justice one. ...

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This is an issue due to the heavy amount of influence a celebrity's decision may bring to young viewers and that can impact young viewers. ... It is physically, emotionally, and socially exhausting to try to break an obsession that a person may have. ... Celebrity endorsements have proven to be twice as high in foreign countries due to a social influence. ... Social support is of vital importance to young teens when they are growing up. ... The issue of celebrity obsession in young teens is such a heavily impacting concept that is passed down through generations without even realizing or ...

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Normal early childhood development is a very important social determinant of health. ... Thus, children raised by alcoholics may be burdened with an entire range of issues, such that their opportunities for normal childhood development are slim. ... To complicate matters further, parents who are substance abusers are less willing to work with social workers. ... For example, experimental research has shown that ACOAs are more likely than other groups of dysfunctional adults to exhibit a wide range of issues, such as greater self-depreciation. ... Obviously, intimate relationships are cruc...

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Defining the term deviance branches off into different directions, one may coin a person's behavior morally, socially, medically or whatever them seem to consider as a deviant action. ... Drugs have always been a major issue in this society as well as others ranging throughout this world. ... I also concluded that this is a social activity. ... like other forms of social behavior, the theory assumes that individuals learn deviant behavior from other people. ... Crosnoe, Dornbusch, Erickson (2000)A Social Process Model of Adolescent Deviance: Combinging Social Control and Differential ...

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Women's addictive behaviors are a mechanism for coping with the impairment they face and can severely damage all aspects of their lives, such as work, family and social relationships. ... Although they hide their addiction better they do face tougher challenges, such as depending on the drug, medical issues and social discrimination. ... An on going issue is pregnant women using drugs not realizing the effects it will have on the babies. ... With many difficulties against women, performing poorly at work becomes an issue. ... More than often women are frowned upon because of their ...

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For one thing teenagers and drug abuse has become a topical issue in societies today. ... Hence, teenagers who abuse drugs lose their potential to function physically. psychologically, intellectually and socially. ... Fourthly, when teenagers abuse drug it affects them socially. ... In conclusion, the issue of teenagers and drug abuse is of grave concern. ... Notwithstanding, there are still issues left unanswered that spark curiosity. ...

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The government, in its efforts to stop subsidizing the tobacco industry has resorted to great lengths to exercise its political powers in order to force tobacco companies to allegedly exercise corporate social responsibility, knowing full well that smoking is not a societal ill. It is not an issue that affects society at large, such as pollution or other environmental issues which the government has a full right to interfere in, as it affects all its citizens. ... Fredman said it best when he indicated "there is only one social responsibility of business - to use its resources and engages in a...

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The American inner city deals with the issues such as violent crime and drug wars. With these two explosive issues, the neighborhood experiences the downward spiral of social separation, unemployment and welfare dependence. ... The child caught in such a social environment is living almost in a concentration camp from which he has little chance of escape." ...

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The American inner city deals with the issues such as violent crime and drug wars. With these two explosive issues, the neighborhood experiences the downward spiral of social separation, unemployment and welfare dependence. ... The child caught in such a social environment is living almost in a concentration camp from which he has little chance of escape." ...

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In the case of Shelley, social services had most likely referred her for treatment in an exchange for a council flat and job opportunities. ... Similarly, given her volatile nature, discussing intimate issues may result in her lashing out at the therapist whom she may perceive as a stranger. In view of these potential issues, treatment compliance is directly addressed at the beginning part of DBT, which is also part of therapy goals. ...

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Since the early 1960's youth drug and alcohol prevention have become major issues in the American society. ... I will also take a look at our local and national government officials and their views and actions regarding the issue. ... We hope to achieve that in this report and also provide more incite on the issue at hand. ... It is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and is conducted by the University of Michigan's Institute of Social Research. ... This issue needs to be tackled from north to south, which begins with our chief executive. ...

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Both substance use and mental health disorders have biological, psychological, and social factors making it even more important to use the correct assessment tool when diagnosing and referring clients to treatment. ... Legal/Financial Issues The patient states at this time she has no legal or financial issues that she is dealing with. ... I will also gather information on any previous traumas, marital status, legal and financial issues to assist with determining the correct diagnosis. ... In addition, the BSI-18 has a separate score for depression and anxiety which allows each issue to be r...

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Both the use of methadone as a treatment option and the conjunctive use of the drug with other illegal narcotics contribute to the build-up of rapid tolerance of the drug in the addict's system, complicating recovery and creating issues of cross-addiction. ... Social Effects The original premise for the use of methadone treatment as an option for heroin addiction was intended to reduce the social ills associated with heroin addiction. ... However, the same social ills associated with heroin addiction can be seen with the individual addicted or cross-addicted to methadone. One commo...

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The referring source states that Michelle current problems are being homeless, having the ability to cope with her disorders, depression issues and current family functioning. ... Michelle present problems consist of overdosing on her prescribed medications because of her depression issues. ... Michelle has attachment issues which arise at the age of 2. ... Michelle therapeutic relationships are confrontational due to her bipolar disorder and authoritative issues. ... Human Rights and Social Justice Michelle is very happy with her choosing to be a lesbian. ...

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I will give my personal opinion on some of the issues and controversies in our country. My first issue is about drugs. ... Drugs bring me to my next issue which is why some people think that alcohol and tobacco should be illegal. ... Since more people get connected to the Internet every day, pornography has become a very discussed issue in our society. ... I do think that pornography is psychologically and socially harmful and should be illegal in all forms. ...

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Examples of sedatives include Barbituates and the more socially acceptable Alcohol. Stimulants are also divided into multiple types such as Amphetamines and Cocaine as well as the more socially acceptable Caffeine and Nicotine. ... These figures also include reduced job productivity or lost earnings, and other costs to society such as crime and social welfare. ... In this stable state, the patient is able to disengage from drug-seeking and related criminal behavior and, with appropriate counseling and social services, become a productive member of his or her community. ... Patients in ther...

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Marijuana is increasingly the cause of much commotion and debate, as the question of legalization becomes more of an issue. ... Without marijuana tax stamps, which were never issued by the government, a person could face five years' imprisonment, a $2,000 fine, or both. ... All of this extra money from marijuana legalization could be used efficiently toward unemployment or stabilizing social security benefits. ... With all of the pro- and anti-marijuana legalization debate going on, who knows when this issue will be resolved? ...

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Graham Boyd, an attorney representing a group of plaintiffs including eleven prominent cancer and AIDS physicians in San Francisco presented to a federal judge on Friday, April 11, 1997 the following statement: "The federal government has issued broad threats against physicians who might recommend marijuana to some of their seriously ill patients. ... NORML first raised this issue in 1972 in an administrative petition asking that marijuana be moved from schedule I to schedule II of the federal Controlled Substances act, which would make it legal to be prescribed as a medicine. 16 years an...

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The use of cannabis for medical purposes is a controversial issue that is currently being debated in the Queensland Parliament. ... Therefore, the Queensland Government, medical experts, members of society and individual's with medical conditions who could benefit from the use of medical cannabis are key stakeholders in this issue. ... The trials would be coordinated by NSW Health, and would allow Queensland and national experts to look deeper into this issue. ...

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The issue of limited prison space gains significance greatly when you consider an estimated sixty-percent of prison population is serving time on drug conviction. ... This would lead one to acknowledge that maybe our opinion drugs may be based in fear and social The Goal The optimal goal of any policystandard rather than in solid facts. ... To more accurately explain the complexity of the issue of drug prohibition it is pertinent to understand the difference of positive and negative liberty. ...

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The Drug War : There's a war being waged in our country. A war with no definable boundaries or enemies. A war that claims a victim every minute. The drug war. With controversial legislature pending in states all across the country, there are few people without an opinion. As time progresses ...

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As a recreational drug, marijuana can serve to remove social limitations. ... Short term memory issues are noted, but only in the hours after use, brain patterns return to normal and no damage is done. ...

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