illegal drug in North America and many people believe that it is not a dangerous drug. The wide use of marijuana is due to its ability to calm one down and to temporarily provide an escape from worries. It has not been found to be as hazardous as alcohol and some other drugs; however, it can affect perception and judgment, impair memory, and result in mental health issues. Keeping marijuana illegal is very costly because over five hundred million dollars are used annually enforcing marijuana laws
Words: 643 - Pages: 3
2015 Research Project The number of women who are suffering from alcohol or drug addiction while they are pregnant or once they have given birth, is growing more and more every day. Addiction during pregnancy can have a negative impact on the health of the mother and her unborn child. The baby could suffer from different types of abnormalities and defects. The mother, on the other hand, may suffer from high blood pressure, sexually transmitted diseases, premature labor, and skin infection along
Words: 976 - Pages: 4
activity, and other risky behaviors, as well as describing the roles of parent and school on what they need in assisting teens in avoiding life altering decisions. The method that I will use is "How open are you" questionnaire that will pertain to my peers of which many are parents on how open are they in talking to their teens about sexual activity as well, as literature review. In my oral presentation, I will present my findings. The term risky behavior is almost always used in a sexual sense, implying
Words: 2085 - Pages: 9
women aged 18 years and over consumed alcohol in quantities that posed a health risk over their lifetime (29% compared to 10% respectively)…” (ABS) The problem with binge drinking is that it can cause many different health problems, such as short-term or long-term health problems. Some short-term health problems caused by binge drinking are hangovers, headaches, nausea, shakiness, vomiting, memory loss, and potentially overdosing from alcohol due to alcohol poisoning the blood stream. (IntheKnowZone)
Words: 2294 - Pages: 10
utilitarian theories when looking at the wellbeing of all stakeholders the ‘greatest good’ comes from Tom being honest. If Tom is to exaggerate the details of his employment he could cause a likely negative impact on all stakeholders from his family to his possible future supervisor and peers while only providing an uncertain benefit for himself and others. Being honest may reduce his chances in securing employment but will provide a bigger possible benefit to all stakeholders overall regardless
Words: 1113 - Pages: 5
considered dually diagnosed, I will explain the health problems that can occur from using alcohol and the effects alcohol has on the brain and body, I will explain how alcohol impacts depression, and last, I will explain the specific problems that exist in treating the dually diagnosed individual. An individual who has any combination of a mental disorder (anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder) and addiction (drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling) is considered to be dual diagnosed. (Foundations Recovery Network
Words: 2258 - Pages: 10
In the 21st century people are constantly seeking validation from others, teenagers repeatedly conform to peer pressure, and many other self-inflicted actions result in a covert global problem that is drug addiction. Statistics confirm that the number of deaths from drug abuse is higher than the number of people killed in traffic accidents. Addiction can be depicted as a compulsive disorder that can ultimately captivate someone's life if not treated in time. Before I justify what actions we must
Words: 814 - Pages: 4
Anger rape:The aim of this rapist is to humiliate, debase and hurt their victim; they express their contempt for their victim through physical violence and profane language. For these rapists, sex is a weapon to defile and degrade the victim, rape constitutes the ultimate expression of their anger. This rapist considers rape the ultimate offense they can commit against the victim.Anger rape is characterized by physical brutality, much more physical force is used during the assault than would be necessary
Words: 3897 - Pages: 16
It is with the choices of their peers, guaranteed judgment, and the influence of societal pressures for academic success as defined by the prestige of college that students make decisions. Henceforth, people voluntarily conform to the college application, and pursue high GPAs, extracurriculars, and community service not for personal achievement, but to satisfy ‘prerequisite’. Here, a variety of influences, including society, parents, and peers create a pressure that hegemonizes students into imposing
Words: 936 - Pages: 4
the government warnings). However since seeing so many patients needing a machine to breath, due to smoking, I’ve changed my mind. From a scientific point, smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your body as unlike other legal substance (alcohol included) even a little amount is bad for your health and increases your chances of dying (if not early then in a more horrible way). As a medical professional do you think that the NHS should pay for the treatment of smoking related diseases
Words: 1026 - Pages: 5
