Essays on Drugs Page 5

Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is often called “liquid ecstasy” because like X, it inspires a tendency to be touchy-feely and relaxed. However, its overall impact is more sedative than ecstasy, as GHB is a powerful relaxant and sleep-inducer, whereas X is an activity-inducing amphetamine. In fact, X is sometimes taken with GHB to counteract GHB’s mellowing…

Performance enhancing drugs in sports has become a controversial topic in today’s professional sports world, as pros and cons are discussed in the media and among professional organizations. Today’s athletes continue to push the boundaries of excellence in performance and physical fitness. Helping these athletes are more refined training methods and technologies. Never have athletes…

Why drugs should not be legalize We ask ourselves what are these great risks on us consuming illegalized drugs. We are constantly exposed to all sorts of illegal drugs especially young adults at school, parties and even on the local beaches. Were surrounded by it all through out of lives, being pressured to consume them…

Drug use is a way for people to change their lives by fitting in, seeking relief or rest, fighting boredom, appearing mature, going against societal norms, or experiencing new things. Drugs are seen as possible answers to personal problems. However, drug use eventually becomes problematic. While dealing with personal issues may be hard, the negative…

Why do you think people take drugs? Do you know anyone with an addiction-prone personality? What does the medical literature indicate about addictive personalities? People take drugs to ease pain and avoid problems from their past and presence. An individual “may be depressed or in pain find physical relief does not help, eventually, he or…

Cocaine is one of the worst drugs on the streets today. It has destroyed millions of lives and will hurt many more in the years to come. The Partnership for a Drug-Free America is a group that is concerned. They created a web site (located at http://www.drugfreeamerica.org.cocaine.html) that gives straight information on cocaine and every…

“America”, recognized worldwide for it’s engrossing mass media and lavish lifestyle, has now gained the reputation as one of the largest drug consumers to this day. Drugs are now seen as a major problem in the American way of life, but this is no new dilemma. Drugs themselves have existed in America since the landing…

Legalization of Drugs Legalization of drugs has been a very controversial issue in the United States for many years. Drugs being legalized can have both advantages and disadvantages on society. On one hand, certain drugs, such as aspirin has long been used as a common medicine to many people, to cure diseases and help people…

The generic name Aspirin belongs to a group of compounds termed as Salicylates. It is usually in the form of “acetyl salicylic acid”. The compound works with different properties in different concentrations. At a low dose it has an anti platelet effect. At a slightly increased dose it has more of an antipyretic effect and…

Summary             The passage of the nation’s first comprehensive health care plan has yet to help consumers with the high cost of prescription drugs. Keeping that in mind, there are two steps that would lower the price of prescription drugs across the country and help both the insured and uninsured.  The first step to decrease…