Essays and Research Papers on Drugs & Alcohol

9 pages in length. The writer discusses how in an attempt to curb drug use in the workplace, a substantial number of companies has implemented drug-testing programs for both existing and potential employees. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the fact that illegal drugs have been a top concern of the CIA for decades but in the 1950s and 1960s, that concern was based more on what certain drugs could accomplish for the CIA rather than what the drugs would do to human beings. It took full advantage of its power to take any ...

This 3 page paper explores the effect of religion on adolescents who are addicted to, or who try, illegal substances. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines how wine had its start in the Ancient world and how it is associated with social class, religion, and trade. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 12 presents a comparison study that found the African American mother of low socio-economic status o be the most likely candidate for using cocaine during pregnancy. Knowing this, programs and strategies may be implemented targeting that specific population for assistance with pre-natal care and drug dependency treatment as an alternative to prosecution and incarceration. Bibliography lists 16 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines whether or not drugs which are now illegal should be made legal. The paper argues that drugs should be legal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the idea of legal consent as related to sexual relations and argues that “consent” exists whether or not the consenting person is under influence of alcohol. By its very nature, consent is a subjective concept. And issues surrounding occurrences such as acquaintance rape need to be clarified if the legal and ethical implications of the issue ...

This is a 12 page paper that provides an overview of the 4th amendment. Using a hypothetical case student, the paper explores the various aspects of the amendment which play into making a legal determination of whether or not evidence has been gathered in a legal manner. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 page discussion of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Explores relevant problems, history, adolescent manifestations etc; Bibliography lists 7 sources.

7 pages in length. In this well-organized essay, the writer describes the nature of LSD, its history, use, properties, and banning. Particular emphasis is placed upon the 'LSD controversy' and some of the known side effects of drug usage. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 7 page paper discussing fetal alcohol syndrome, its incidence, cost to society and relation in the criminal justice system. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ARND), Alcohol-Related Birth Defects (ARBD) and alcohol-exposed Static Encephalopathy (SE) are all terms for the defect which occurs to a child when ...

This 6 page paper discusses the history of wine, its cultural aspects, and benefits to health and the environment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page history of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) and the basis of its creation. Addresses the myth that A.A. is based on Christian precepts. Discounts this myth as being unfounded, pointing out that in reality the approach of the organization is based as much, if not more, on the occult than on Christianity. ...

An 11 page paper. There have been numerous laws and regulations passed over the last fifteen years that address the production, sale and consumption of tobacco products as well as the advertising for them. Legislation regarding smoking, however, began in the 19th century. The writer provides a brief overview of the history of legislation involving ...

An 11 page overview of the issues surrounding illicit drug use in the United States. Outlines the history of programs designed to curb that usage and makes suggestions for future concentration on changing the perceptions of our youth and imposing penalties which make drug use unattractive. Includes numerous statistics about the past and ...

A 5 page research paper that offers several definitions of "addiction" and relates these definitions to illustrative case studies, while also addressing other issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the complexities of defining 'drug abuse' and then proceeds to explain how labeling theory is used as an explanation for drug abuse. Furthermore, this paper highlights the ways in which labeling theory can be employed as a strategy to reduce drug abuse in our society. Bibliography lists 3 ...

8 pages in length. There is, perhaps, nothing more eye opening to the brevity of life than witnessing – or being victim to - an automobile accident, particularly when such a catastrophe is caused by a drunk driver. Not only does it immediately wrench one from the idle comfort that inconspicuously shields people ...

Written mostly from a scientific perspective, this 7 page paper discusses the chemistry of steroids, bio-physiological implications, and more. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 10 page paper discussing the history, chemistry and effects of cocaine and its usage in Western society. Originating in 1860 in Western society, cocaine has been used extensively as a recreational drug. Synthetic cocaine is now produced because of the increased effort in the restrictions of obtaining drug from its natural source. ...

A 4 page overview of the relation of drug ionization, specifically of whether the drug is a weak acid or a weak base, to its absorption into the body and consequent excretion from the body. Notes a differential absorption and excretion, according to physiological pH, as to where the drug is absorbed and when ...

This 5 page paper considers communication in individuals and families where alcohol abuse is a problems. The paper starts with a review of the different types of communication, and then goes on to look at how the lack of these in an effective manner can be seen a correlating with alcohol abuse. The bibliography cites ...

An 8 page overview of the man and his life. Noted for his strange literary tilt, Thompson lived the life he wrote about. Two of his most popular books, "Hells Angels" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas : A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream" reveal many of the ...

A 5 page paper which argues that education, as it relates to the use of alcohol, is far more important and effective than abstinence in dealing with alcohol abuse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page overview of the G.R.E.A.T. program and the experimental design of a paper reviewing its effectiveness. G.R.E.A.T. is an in-school program which targets middle school age children in hopes of deterring their interest in joining gangs. Despite the program inconsistencies in design and presentation a national study conducted by researchers at ...