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…The link between drug use and crime is not a new one. For more than twenty years, both the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute of Justice have funded many studies to try to better understand the connection. One such study…

…Impact of Sexual Abuse The impact of sexual abuse reaches all levels of a childs emotions. These emotions and the effects are listed below: Confusion: This is usually the initial reaction of the child. They will usually question, "What is going…

…used to solve the real problem, substance abuse and addiction. Addiction is the single reason drugs keep coming to the country. Until the government recognizes that it is a social problem and a disease, $609 will be wasted every second. Works Cited…

…we thing of drug use. We think of bodybuilders and weight lifters as obvious candidates for using steroids and other muscle or strength-building substances, but few would consider long distance runners or gymnasts as potential drug abusers. The fact…

…dilemmas in declaring war on drugs and their users. Firstly, drug use or abuse is a medical and social problem not a criminal problem, yet we think we're solving the problem by throwing people in jail. The logic seems to be, maybe if we just take their life away…

…Emotional abuse is the portion of the class that I found to be the most fascinating. This is mainly due to the uncertainty involved with this particular issue. Childhood emotional abuse is defined as the adverse parental behaviors in a sustained pattern…

…being a fun, harmless, recreational drug. These myths feed into people's denial of marijuana's problems. However, the abuse of marijuana is a problem. It is not only a personal problem, but also more importantly a social problem. Throughout history…

…being a fun, harmless, recreational drug. These myths feed into people's denial of marijuana's problems. However, the abuse of marijuana is a problem. It is not only a personal problem, but also more importantly a social problem. Throughout history…

…offenses exhibit a high rate of recidivism once they are released." (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1996)          The main method of monitoring offenders in lieu of incarceration is probation. "Probation, in combination with counseling, support…

…with bruises, and cuts all around his body crying in pain and fear. Is that something a child deserves? Often parents try hard to raise a well mannered and a well disciplined child. But itfs a thin line between discipline and child abuse. Itfs okay to spank…