Academic papers on Drugs & Alcohol

Drug Policies - Supply And Demand
This 2.5 page paper discusses the importance of considering supply and demand when adopting counterdrug policies and actions. It does not seem to the average American that we are winning the war on drugs in this country, despite certain reports that...
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Past And Current Trends Of The Use And Abuse Of Substances In The United States
4 pages in length. Substance abuse in the United States is not only an epidemic problem across the country, but it has also become an unwitting component in the fundamental fabric of everything American. Sadly, drugs and alcohol have affixed...
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BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
This 4-page paper focuses on the Burlington Northern Railroad's anti-substance abuse program, which combines testing, supervisor training and peer involvement to combat drugs and alcohol in the workplace. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Dangers of Drug Addiction: Adolescents
A 3 page paper which presents a look at what one would tell a group of adolescents about the dangers of drug addiction, focusing on heroin addiction.
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Heroin: An Overview
A 4 page discussion of heroin use. The author emphasizes that heroin use if found in a wide cross section of our population. Pharmacological approaches to treatment methods are detailed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Effects of Drug and Alcohol Abuse on Young People
This 3 page paper provides a quick look at the old problem of substance abuse. The ways in which it negatively affects young people are examined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Attitudes of Nurses and Social Workers Working with Alcoholism
This 20 page paper provides a review of the current literature regarding the issue of alcoholism and the attitudes of nurses and social workers who are employed in positions working with alcoholic clients and their families. This literature review...
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Adler & Kohlberg And Addiction
A 5 page paper that discusses the major concepts of Adler's Individual Psychology and what Adler attributes addiction to in terms of his theories. The paper also outlines Kohlberg's stages of moral development and discusses what Kohlberg would say...
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Legalizing Marijuana
A 4 page paper which examines the pro and con sides of the issue, including functionalist/conflict sanctioning, the effects of decriminalization, and how to bring about decriminalization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Legalizing Marijuana: Benefiting the Economy
A 3 page paper which argues how legalizing marijuana could help the economy and bring in new resources. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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THE HISTORY OF LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE (LSD)
This 6 page paper gives an overview of LSD(acid) including the use and abuse of the drug over the years. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Problem with Traditional Rehabilitation Programs: A Constructivist Perspective
This 6 page paper looks at traditional rehabilitation plans, with an emphasis on twelve step programs and argues that they are not successful. Reasons as to why this is the case are given. Robert Kegan's point of view is discussed. Bibliography...
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ANDREW WEIL AND DRUGS
This 4 page paper examines Dr. Andrew Weil's book, The Natural Mind and critiques some of the major points in his book regarding the use of drugs. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
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Drug Induced Sexual Hallucinations
This 4 page paper examines the phenomenon where certain medications, particularly when prompted by anesthesia, evoke a hallucinogenic reaction. Specific medications are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Female Behavior in a Nightclub Environment: The Role of Music and Alcohol
A 10 page investigation into nightclub behavior. Focusing on fourteen women this researcher finds a definite correlation between live music, alcohol consumption, and increased/more focused eye contact with a partner. Numerous questions present...
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