Ecstasy
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A 10 page paper tracing the development of the 'designer drug' ecstasy and the events leading to its proclamation as illegal in the US, and arguing in favor of a continued ban on legal status. Proponents claim it to be harmless, but the evidence appears to indicate otherwise. Even if research did indeed come to the point that it could be concluded based on the facts at hand that there is no long-term damage (i.e., brain damage or death), the conclusion would still only be a partial one in that we are still unsure of precisely what constitutes brain damage. For the present, ecstasy's inclusion on DEA's Schedule I is one that should be continued. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Ecstasy.wps

Ecstasy and the Air Force
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This 5 page paper provides statistics on drug use in the military, with particular attention to the Air Force. The effects of the drug are duly noted, but the paper focuses on the effects of the drug on one's military career. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA204E.rtf

Effects of Cocaine Use on the Brain: Regions of the Brain, Neurotransmitters, Long and Short Term Effects
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This is a 6 page paper discussing the effects of cocaine use on the brain. Abstract included. Cocaine has been found to be one of the most popular and easily available addictive drugs in today’s population. The popularity of cocaine is not only in its increased availability and decreased price over the past few decades but also because of its addictive qualities. The addictive nature of cocaine is based on the neurotransmitter dopamine which is responsible for the emotional feeling of a “high” from cocaine use. Cocaine inhibits the reuptake mechanism for dopamine concentrations in the synaptic cleft on specific neurotransmitters and the resulting higher concentration leads to an increased emotional response. Short and long terms effects of cocaine use have been shown to include brain hemorrhages, seizures, hypertension, high blood pressure, tachycardia, developmental problems in “crack babies” and in some cases death. While these severe effects are due to cocaine use, other severe effects can also result from cocaine withdrawal. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJEfCoc1.rtf

Effects Of Drug & Alcohol Abuse On Women
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A 12 page research paper which looks at the topic of substance abuse specifically as to how impacts the lives of women. This includes its effects on women's health, including pregnancy, and includes details of how women's reactions to alcohol differ from men's. Other topics covered include sociological aspects of alcohol and drug use as well as what sorts of options are available as far as treatment. The writer includes a lengthy synopsis of a qualitative research study which looks directly at how women have recovered from alcohol abuse. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Drugac2.wps

Effects Of Marijuana Use
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In 5 pages the author discusses the effects of marijuana use, using theories that have been posited on the topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Mareff.wps

Effects Of Parental Substance Abuse :
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An 8 page paper. There are approximately 30 million children living in homes where at least one parent is an alcoholic. There are many more living in homes where at least one parent uses drugs. This paper discusses the effects on the children and adolescents and the carry-over effects into their adult lives. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Effects Of Parental Substance Abuse On Children: Alcohol
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10 pages in length. The effects of parental substance abuse upon children is devastating to their emotional, psychological and often physical well being; when alcohol is the culprit, no one is immune from the adverse impact. Infants, toddlers, older children, adolescents and adults all deal with its presence in different ways, none of which prove beneficial to the individual's overall development. Alcoholic parents not only detrimentally impact the home life while their children are growing up, but they also pave the path for them to follow in their addictive footsteps. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCPrntA.rtf

Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Drugs
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Publicity on children exposed prenatally to drugs has fostered tremendous concern about their cognitive and behavioral development. This concern is reflected in the out-of-home care system, where the number of children from drug-involved families has increased dramatically. This advanced-level, 14 page research paper examines the conflicting views in the literature on the effects of prenatal exposure to drugs and reports on an early intervention project in a specific inner-city agency. Bibliography lists approximately 25 sources.
Filename: Pregbaby.wps

Ephedrine: Dietary Supplement or Dangerous Drug
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A 5 page overview of the uses and effects of ephedrine, a drug also known as ma huang, ephedra, epitonin, and Ephedra sinica among the general public. Notes the use of the drug in legitimate medical applications but emphasizes that its use as a nutritional supplement can be dangerous. Outlines the Food and Drug Administration's limitations in regulating the drug and concludes that the real responsibility lies with the consumer. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPephedr.wps

Escalating Drug Use Among Young People: An Irreversible Trend?
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A 6 page overview of the escalating trend of drug use among our nation’s youth. This paper emphasizes that, despite all of our societal efforts to intervene, it seems that drug use not only continues but continues to increase in its frequency and the number of people affected. The conclusion is reached that while the drug problem we are experiencing is definitely not irreversible, we must analyze our efforts and failures of the past to develop programs which more effectively address the problem. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPdrugTn.rtf

Evaluation of a Newspaper Editorial
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This 5 page report discusses and evaluates an editorial published in The Arizona Republic (9/9/98) regarding one woman’s struggle to deal with her husband’s substance abuse and her determination to protect her daughter. It serves as an excellent example of making a compelling argument, bringing it into the personal realm so that it has significant emotional impact, and supporting its statements with facts. An example response to the editorial, in the form of a letter to the editor is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWeddrug.wps

Example Report and Recommendations on the Continuation or Replacement of Questionable Ads (Alcohol and Tobacco) in “Living Well” Magazine
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This is a 9 page paper outlining an example report on the continuation or replacement of questionable ads in a magazine which promote healthy lifestyles. This example report outlines possible concerns and recommendations regarding the continuation or replacement of “questionable ads” in the “Living Well” magazine. The questionable ads include those largely related with the alcohol and tobacco industries which are seen as contrary to those ideas promoted through the magazine which features articles on healthy living. The report therefore deals not only with the health concerns related with alcohol and tobacco but also the percentage of advertising revenue generated by the questionable accounts and the preferences and demographics of the reading population. The report includes an example memo to the publisher, executive summary, list of illustrations, recommendations, and conclusions as well as a list of references. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TJquads1.rtf