Academic papers on Drugs & Alcohol

Adolescent use of steroids
A paper which looks at the phenomenon of adolescent steroid abuse, with reference to the possible causes and motivations and the ways in which the problem should be addressed by health professionals. Bibliography lists 3 sources
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The Plight of the Heroin Baby
This 7 page paper examines the issue of pregnant women on heroin and the problems that their babies will encounter. Specifics are discussed as to what to expect when one is pregnant and on heroin. How to take care of a baby who is born on the...
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Alcoholism and Absenteeism in the Workplace
A 10 page paper which examines the problem of alcoholism as it is related to absenteeism in the workplace and discusses what can be done about the problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Dual Diagnosis: Implications of New Terms:
This 4 page paper examines different terms that are used to describe the co-occurance of substance related disorders with mental illness. Furthermore, this paper discusses the impact of terms such as "dual diagnosis" that effectively serves to...
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The Need for Comprehensive Treatment for Dual Diagnosis Patients:
This 4 page paper addresses the issue of dual diagnosis patients and the need that exists for establishing comprehensive treatment programs that address the dualistic nature of their problems. This paper asserts that patients would benefit from the...
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Is Substance Dependence A Physiological Or Psychological Phenomenon?
15 pages in length. While the never-ending question of physical versus psychological origin is still ongoing even within contemporary medical communities, many experts who once thought substance dependency was only psychological in nature now...
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Case study: Sam
Analysis of a case study concerning mental health and substance abuse issues in young people, from the community health worker's perspective. Bibliography lists 2 sources
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Argument Against the Use of Ritalin
An 8 page paper which argues against the use of ritalin for attention disorders in children. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Drug Law Offenders
5 pages in length. Drug use in the United States
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Claim Of Policy Essay: Drunk Driving
8 pages in length. There is, perhaps, nothing more eye opening to the brevity of life than witnessing
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SAFE INJECTION FACILITIES AND IMPACT ON OVERDOSE: A LITERATURE REVIEW
This 12-page paper examines the literature pertaining to the impact of safe injection houses for street drug users on the possibility of overdosing on drugs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Ecstasy:
This 7 page paper discusses the many different aspects of the drug, Ecstasy. This paper highlights the origin of the problem, the symptoms of use, treatment options, and even spiritual issues related to this drug. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Persuasive Speech Opposing College-Age Alcohol Consumption
This 5 page report is actually a persuasive speech regarding the discussing the dangers of drinking alcohol for college students. The "speaker" follows a classic speechmaking format of asking questions, telling a story, engaging the audience, and...
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Substance Abuse: A Pharmacological Arsenal
A 6 page overview of several drugs used in the fight against substance abuse. Descriptions of the manner niacin, Librium, thiamin, antabuse, revia, methadone, and buprenex are administered, their value, and the potential side effects associated...
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Fighting the War on Drugs
A 3 page paper which examines why the war on drugs should continue despite the fact it has not always proved effective. The paper looks at what tactics can continue to be employed and improved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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