Opioid abuse has become one of the major problems that the health sector in the US is currently facing. In 2017, CDC reported that approximately 63,632 people had died of opioid overdose deaths, a 45.2% rise from the previous observations (Manchikanti et al., 2016). The situation has led to very devastating effects economically and psychologically. …
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Thesis Drug and substance abuse has become one of the primary social issue across different geographical positions in different states with almost 11.7% of the total population in the world being victims. The issue of drug and substance abuse are brought about by a number of factors which are not limited to peer pressure, parental …
Introduction The use of illicit drugs has been on the rise in recent years, with severe consequences for society. Drug abuse can lead to crime, violence, and death and damage communities’ economy and social fabric. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the percentage of Americans aged 12 and over who used …
Drug abuse is dangerous. The drug is a substance that usually reacts differently upon human consumption. It is always advisable to consult sophisticated health professionals for a prescription before taking it so that it can be beneficial; otherwise, it would be harmful. It is commonly carried out in the sports field during competitions. The utilization …
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Drug decriminalization is a contentious topic to discuss as opinion is divided if it is an option or not. It can be defined as eliminating criminal penalties for drug use and possession. Drug decriminalization can also include the elimination of criminal penalties on the use and possession of equipment used to manufacture drugs. Some people …
Introduction Over the past few years, the United States has been experiencing a drug shortage, resulting in legislation like the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act. This legislation allowed pharmacies and American wholesalers to import prescription drugs from licensed Canadian sellers. During the last 50 years, life expectancy in the United States has been …
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A drug is any chemical substance that causes a relative change in the psychology or physiology of an organism when consumed by the body. Alcohol, also referred under the chemical name of ethanol, exists as a psychoactive drug that is an active ingredient for various drinks such as wine, beer, and distilled spirits. In most …
Drug use among young people has been on the rise. Many young people are engaging in drug use, both at school and at home. The recent deaths among the young people who attended the Australian Music Festivals have stirred many feelings about drug abuse and how it can be controlled. Since the government has tried …
Introduction In many communities, youth substance abuse is becoming a more worrisome problem. According to surveys, 1 in 8 American teenagers has struggled with substance abuse at some point. This is tragic because adolescent substance abuse can result in a wide range of serious health problems and unfavorable life outcomes. The alarm is being raised …
Opioids were the go-to prescription medicine for everyone who experienced any pain in their bodies. People relied on opioids a lot to the point it became a major problem in the United States. Addiction rates among people of all ages have become higher because people did not think that opioids were anything else rather than …