Essays about Addiction Page 8

All people have a fundamental right to breathe clean air—with no exceptions. In the past few decades America has made great strides in protecting the individual’s right to a smoke-free environment but there is still work to do. No one should have to choose between their health and a good job; law that prohibit smoking…

Alcohol-related car crashes are the main cause of death for individuals aged 15 to 24, according to Antonia Novello, Surgeon General of the United States. Hence, it is vital to prioritize efforts in reducing alcohol abuse. Nevertheless, DISCUS (the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States) seems to hold a different viewpoint. According to Worsnop,…

For this assignment, I will discuss why I agree with New York’s ban on smoking in bars and restaurants. On 26 March, 2003, the New York State legislators approved a state-wide smoking ban in all bars and restaurants. Governor Pataki signed it immediately; a similar bill was defeated one year earlier. The ban took effect…

Marijuana is and remains one of the oldest herbs used since time immemorial. Marijuana is simply the dried leaves and buds of a plant called in Botanical name Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals, 60 of which fit into a category called cannabinoids. THC is just one of these cannabinoids, but it is…

There are ongoing debates about whether soda consumption should be prohibited, but I believe that these bans are unnecessary because they fail to reduce soda intake effectively and overlook individual preferences. It is important to recognize that these bans do not improve our health. While their main goal is to fight obesity, the rise in…

In today’s society many teenagers are introduced to new ideas every day. Teenage years often include adjusting to new people, and experimenting and trying out many unfamiliar ideas. As a teenager some maybe naïve and not fully think of consequences, and or long term effects of indulging in these type of activities. The cause for…

Smoking is a common addiction among us at this present time. It is largely discussed in the media about its adverse effects and the harm it continues to present to the healthcare system. There are many factors which lead to people starting smoking. It is mainly due to peer pressure at a young age to…

“A blockbuster study published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) examined the impact of exposure to ETS on the progression of athersclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and concluded, in part, that the arteries of non-smokers exposed to ETS thickened 20% faster than non-smokers with no second-hand exposure” (JAMA)….

Picture this situation: A man who is having problems at home and is low on cash decides to go to a casino and try his luck. He places small bets at first, wins a few times, and feels great. Eventually the risk becomes too little for him, and he begins to bet more. He begins…

Despite resembling something that would come out of a rain gutter, bidis have become increasingly popular among American youth. Traditional tobacco enthusiasts are bewildered as to why anyone would want to smoke such a rough and tarry substance, just as they wonder why people would want to wear cumbersome platform shoes. But at the end…