Essays and Research Papers on Drugs & Alcohol

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 to model ethical behavior so that students have opportunity to learn in that manner as well. Bibliography lists 7 ...

It is important to address the needs of the student by building skills that would enable them emotionally, physically, and academically as they attempt to make sense of the presence of drugs in their lives. This 3 page paper provides an outline of a drug education curriculum appropriate for fifth graders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on an educational needs assessment for Turning Point Detox, and some thoughts about implementation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines gender differences as it relates to the use of tobacco. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages. There are two main issues plaguing our country today and those are the use of illicit drugs and the less than adequate education received by the general population. The government has failed to solve both problems in the past and it can be assumed it will be making no headway in ...

4 pages in length. An argument in favor of needle exchange programs -- an inherently HIV- reducing idea that has proven itself to be effective in European countries and recently in the U.S. as well. The writer presents an overview of legal issues, public views, and concludes that the government should be more supportive of ...

A 10 page consideration of the use of drugs such as Modafinil (Profigil), Methylphenidate (Ritalin), and Amphetamines (Adderall). This paper discusses the negative impacts of such use. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses alcohol abuse and why it can be considered a public health issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper targets the community of Brooklyn, New York for consideration of treatment and, or, intervention policy regarding health measures specific to women in the lower socio-economic grouping. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the history of the establishment of a drinking age. Furthermore, this paper argues the reasons why the age should not be lower than 21. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines a practical method of smoke cessation. The problem with smoking cigarettes is carefully examined. A recommendation is made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

7 pages in length. Cigarettes, once considered glamorous and chic, have emerged as the single most external threat to the health of the general public. The conflict over smoking has become perhaps the greatest morality play of late 20th-Century America. Whether or not one smokes makes no difference as to the ...

A 6 page paper. Does red wine really reduce risk for coronary heart disease? It was in the early 20th century that evidence showed moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages reduced the risk of heart disease. The writer reports these studies and the studies demonstrating the health benefits of a daily glass of red wine. The ...

A 7 page paper discussing both the health benefits and the health problems associated with regular wine consumption. Numerous experts are divided in their opinions on the topic and some of the opposing viewpoints and information are presented in this report. Bibliography lists seven sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the issue in public health of dual diagnoses. This paper considers the breadth of the issue, that includes treatment issues for people with alcohol/drug dependency and mental health diagnoses. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This is a 10 pape paper which discussed the history of alcohol, it potential for abuse and the risks and benefits of alcohol consumption. The bibliography has 9 sources.

While this 14 page paper concludes that steroids should not be used, a history of use of steroids in the military is explored along with a look at its usage in society in general. The detrimental effects of anabolic steroids are relayed. This paper includes an Annotated Bibliography with 10 sources.

This 4 page research paper describes cost effectiveness of the California Access to Recovery Effort (CARE) program, discusses two theoretical models of addiction that the writer do not benefit provision of treatment and provides an opinion as to the most significant shift in substance abuse treatment history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at positive and negative aspects of this drug. The history of morphine as used in the United States is included as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the history and development of cognac, what it is, where it comes from, how it is made, and how it is used. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This paper examines the newest designer/club drug called 'ecstacy.' The paper discusses the drug's history, its chemical compound and the side effects, which researchers are just starting to learn. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the DARE program. The paper argues that the program does not work. The new DARE program is investigated but history is relayed about its origins. Alternatives are noted. Support is provided for the assumptions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 15 page paper examines anabolic steroid use amongst high school athletes in the United States. Attention is paid to testing programs. This literature review focuses on prevalence, history, effects of the drugs, and what can be done to stop the problem. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 6 page paper questions the disease concept and explores a bit about its history. The paper supports efforts to combat alcoholism, even if the disease concept is not valid. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. Drug use in the United States – and the methods by which law enforcement officials attempt to control it – has long represented a struggle between those who abuse its addictive tendencies and those who try to rid society of its presence. The extent to which this ongoing battle ...