Academic papers on Drugs & Alcohol

The Effects of Illegal Drugs
This 6 page paper looks at the effects of illegal drugs on the brain and whether or not they are addictive. Various drugs are discussed such as marijuana, Ecstasy and Heroin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Methodology for Research
This 9 page paper proposed a methodology for primary research studying the link between a dependant and an independent viable. The paper looks at the different options, proposes the use of questionnaires and looks at factors such as the choice of...
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Argumentative Essay/Marijuana Use
A 5 page argumentative essay that first presents the arguments in favor of marijuana legalization and then argues against them, relying primarily on the proven facts regarding marijuana's detrimental effects on the body and its tendency to be a...
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Prohibition: Impact to the American Family
A 6 page overview of the many family impacts of Prohibition. The author points out the positive impacts of the decrease in alcohol consumption but contrasts them with the societal costs of the black market that emerged. Bibliography list 5...
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Alcoholism and Prescription Drug Abuse and the Elderly
This 30 page paper provides an overview of this issue. Since the late 1990s, social workers, psychologists and therapists have noted an increase in the reported cases of substance abuse among the elderly. Some have argued that substance abuse among...
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Drug Treatment and Recidivism: Threats to Internal Validity
This 8 page paper provides an overview of the an element of a research study: the threats to internal validity. Specifically, this paper looks at the correlation between drug treatment and efforts to reduce recidivism. Bibliography lists 10...
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Finding a Solution for Adult Alcoholism
This 18 page paper provides an overview of a research proposal to assess methods for resolving the problem of adult alcoholism. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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AA Meeting Observation
This 6 page paper provides an overview of an AA meeting, with a focus on group dynamics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Drug Abuse on the Job (Case Study Analysis)
This 4 page paper examines a case study about a drug addicted nurse. Suggestions are made in respect to what a coworker is to do. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Family Assessment Paper: Interventions for Coping with Alcoholism
This 10 page paper provides an overview of a Calgary assessment of a family with alcoholism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Ethics in Education
A 3 page paper discussing ethical dilemmas teachers face; their ethical responsibilities and how they should solve their ethical dilemmas. Glasser's (1997) admonition succinctly summarizes other authors' advice to be authentic and accessible, and...
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Steroids in the Sports World
A 5 page paper which examines the way the media portrays athletes and policies of steroid abusers in professional sports, providing specific examples of athletes (Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, and Rafael Palmeiro) and the policies of the NFL, MLB,...
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DUI and DWI Laws in New Jersey
This 3 page paper examines drunk driving laws in NJ. The laws, penalties and criteria for breathalyzer admissibility are things discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Alcohol and Health
This 18 page paper is a literature review and proposal for a study to develop strategies for the health service to increase health in the local population by reducing the level of alcoholism and alcohol abuse in a low income community. The paper...
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Alcohol and Health
This 22 page paper looks at the problem of alcohol and how this may be seen from the perspective of the GP nurse when designing a programme to help reduce the problems caused by alcohol abuse. The paper starts by looking at models of health and the...
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