Academic papers on Drugs & Alcohol

Why are Psychiatric Drugs so Overused?
This 10 page report discusses the question and offers a number of reasons for the over-prescription and over-use of psychotropic drugs in the United States. The history of the development of such drugs, their use, and how and why they are...
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Effects of Cocaine Use on the Brain: Regions of the Brain, Neurotransmitters, Long and Short Term Effects
This is a 6 page paper discussing the effects of cocaine use on the brain. Abstract included. Cocaine has been found to be one of the most popular and easily available addictive drugs in today
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The Effects of Substance Abuse on Children
A 6 page paper which examines the issue from a pros and cons standpoint. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Alcohol
A 6 page paper discussing the relation of alcohol and personality from several perspectives. Research indicates that more aggressive types are more likely to drink to excess; other researchers point to alcohol-induced interruption of brain activity...
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Addiction and Recovery (Annotated Bibliography)
This 3 page paper provides information about three articles relating to addicts changing their lives around. All articles are from journals and focus on information about drug treatment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Alcohol on Campuses
A 10 page paper which discusses the pros and cons of allowing alcohol on college and university campuses. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Teenage Substance Abuse
8 pages in length. The motivational reasons behind teenage substance abuse are both grand and far-reaching. Applying such theoretical perspectives as structural functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism, one is able to gain a...
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The Relationship between Adolescent Alcohol Abuse and Depression
This 3 page paper looks at alcohol use, with an emphasis on binge drinking, to find a relationship to depression. Some studies have shown that there is a relationship between drinking and depression but more research needs to be done. ...
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Case Study: Teenage Alcoholic
8 pages in length. The writer discusses the case of a nineteen-year-old son of an alcoholic who presents with depression, significant weight loss, tremors, poor personal hygiene, unsubstantiated fears and anxieties, irritability and combative...
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Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Purposes
A 4 page paper which examines the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Proposal for a Shelter to House Pregnant Teens who are Abusing Drugs
This 9 page paper provides a proposal for a shelter to house pregnant teens. The shelter design, inclusive of salary ranges and staffing considerations, is included. Programs to be included such as twelve step programs and a GED alternative is...
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The Social Theories of Emile Durkheim in Relation to the Social Theories of Substance Use and Abuse
This is a 10 page paper discussing the social theories of Emile Durkheim and in relation to social theories of the social phenomenon of substance use and abuse. The social theories of Emile Durkheim relate to the important social factors of group...
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Statistics Utilized by Media in the Reporting of Moderate Alcohol Consumption
This 6 page paper looks at some articles that use statistics in reporting on moderate alcohol consumption. Inconsistencies are noted. Articles are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Impact of Parental Drug Use on Toddler Anger and Negativity: A Review of the Research Conducted by Brook and Tseng
A 3 page overview of this 1996 study published in
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Teen Smoking: Should Tobacco Use Be Made Illegal?
A 4 page overview of the ever-increasing teen smoking problem. Statistics are provided and the contention is presented that tobacco use should be made illegal across the board. The economic and societal impacts of such an action are investigated. ...
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