Addiction : A 9 page research paper discussing the problem of addiction, its causes, process & development, treatment etc; Bibliography contains 6 sources. Addict.wps

Addiction # 2 : 5 pages in length. Beginning with an anecdotal introduction, paper discusses addiction as it specifically applies to drug and alcohol addiction. The addictive properties of specific drugs are outlined. Bibliography not available. Addict2.wps

Childhood Sexual Abuse As A Predictor Of Adolescent Substance Abuse : A 20 page research proposal that suggests a correlation between childhood sexual abuse and adolescent substance abuse. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources. Abusex.wps

Substance Abuse and Social Problems : A 20 page research study that looks at the issue of substance abuse and correlating social problems, like teen pregnancy, crime, increased welfare costs and the cost not only to the individual and family, but cost to society as well. Bibliography lists 21 sources. Subso.wps

Teenage Drug & Alcohol Abuse : A 17 page paper on teenage drug abuse that pays particular attention to the extent of the problem in the United States, and particularly Alaska, why the 1980s programs are no longer working, what other U.S. communities are doing to make changes, and what Alaskan communities are doing to make changes. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Teenalas.wps

Counseling the Addicted Teen : 8 pages in length. Discusses addiction, counseling, treatment, and various pertinent programs available to assist adolescents involved with the use of drugs & alcohol. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Drugteen.wps

Alcoholism / A Realistic Case : A 10 page narrative illustratively detailing the author's experience with a friend who was discovered to be an alcoholic. Near the report's conclusion, an analysis is made based upon common concepts and terminologies taught in health and even sociology classes. No bibliography. Alcojeff.wps

Alcohol -- Here’s to Your Health? : A 7 page paper discussing both the health benefits and the health problems associated with regular wine consumption. Numerous experts are divided in their opinions on the topic and some of the opposing viewpoints and information are presented in this report. Bibliography lists seven sources. Wine.doc

The Relationship Between Alcohol and Sex / Physical, Psychological, Social : A 5 page research paper that discusses the topic subject especially in terms of the teenager and adolescent. The writer offers statistics that are alarming, to say the least, regarding the rise of HIV/AIDS among our adolescent population. Effects of alcohol on sexual performance as well as the effects of chronic use of alcohol are also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Alcsex.wps

Binge Drinking : A 7 page essay which looks at the prevalence of binge drinking, especially as it occurs on college campuses. Listing 5 sources, the paper argues against the hazards of alcohol listing the emotional and physical effects. Binge.wps

College Drinking vs. Academic Performance : This 7 page essay examines the cause and effect of drinking in college and the resulting poor academic performance. Bibliography lists nine sources, all sources have been published since 1992. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Drinks.wps

College Students and Alcohol Abuse : A 10 page paper discussing the psychology, motivation, and results of alcohol abuse in college students. Reasons such as anxiety, peer pressure, and family history of alcohol abuse figure most prominently in the factors motivating college-age drinking. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Drunks.doc

Initial Organized Substance Abuse Intervention : An 11 page paper that describes the pre-intervention assessment methods and the facts behind the substance abuse habits of a loving but highly angry 16-year-old boy. Bill is the product of pugnacious and alcoholic homes, and trying his best to stay away from the drugs to which he feels so drawn. He is constantly in trouble at school; his dark anger brought him to juvenile court on assault charges filed by his stepmother. Bill’s assessment revealed that his risk levels were not so severe that state-supported inpatient treatment could be justified, but it was clear he could not return either to his mother’s or father’s home. He did have an alternative, and one that worked for him. Bill is a very real character; the paper contains no fiction. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Subabin.wps

Substance Abuse Treatment Programs : A 12 page paper that explores present treatments for substance abuse. The paper is a discussion and comparison of twelve-step programs, individual therapy, family system therapies, and group therapies--but focuses primarily on the synthesis of these treatment programs, which mirrors current practice. The paper also provides statistics from several comparative analyses on the success of these program types. Bibliography lists twelve sources. Subabuse.wps

Drug Treatment Programs / Effectiveness : A 15 page research paper that investigates the effectiveness of different drug treatment programs. Specifically, programs offered in some prisons as well as in outpatient clinics are compared. The writer hypothesizes that the 12-Step program is the most effective and makes comparisons of other programs with the 12-Step program. Statistics are provided for some programs. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Drugtrpr.wps

Parental Alcoholism & Children : A 10 page paper in which the writer discusses how parental alcoholism is rampant within the American family, and its effects on children are particularly devastating. The writer explains how the various life stages are individually affected by alcoholic parents, as well as addresses their long term consequences. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Paralch.wps

Alcohol and Drug Abuse / Impacts : An 10 page investigation into the impacts substance abuse has on the abuser and those around him or her. The writer essentially provides a research proposal that includes: hypothesis, explanation of variables, review of the literature, and proposed method for the study. The writer suggests that there are a number of events that can cause the alcohol or chemical-dependent individual to seek help and bases the proposed study on these suppositions. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Impact.wps

Lowering the Drinking Age : A 7 page paper that favorably debates the issue of lowering the drinking age. The paper shows why it would be in the government’s best interest to let states decide their own policies on drinking ages, and why states should lower drinking ages to 18. Bibliography included. Drinkage.wps

The Dangers Of Teenage Drinking : A 9 page research paper on the problems associated with teenage drinking in today's society. The writer goes into considerable detail about who is most at risk, why teenagers start drinking in the first place, and some of the things we could be doing to reduce the growing number of teenagers turning to alcohol. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Teendrin.wps

The Effects Of Alcohol On Driving : 9 pages in length. What happens to a person's body when alcohol is consumed precludes the operation of any equipment -- especially an automobile -- but one of the very influences is that the person thinks he or she still has the ability to drive. Most anyone who has been drinking and has been asked to hand over the keys argues that he is fine or she is not drunk. Watching them stumble out the door is evidence enough that what they think and what is reality are two completely different things. The writer discusses the various influences alcohol has on the body, as well as offers some sobering statistics on fatality rates. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Alcdriv.wps

Should Drunk Drivers Be Charged With Murder? : This 15 page paper takes the position that those who kill while driving drunk should be charged with murder. Many solutions to the drunk driving challenge have been explored including raising taxes on liquor, police efforts, raising the drinking age, using special license plates to designate repeat offenders and more. The paper concludes that despite the efforts made to combat the problem, drunk driving continues. Thus, tougher punishment is needed. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Ddmurder.wps

Alcoholic Parents & Their Adolescent Children : 10 pages in length. A comprehensive discussion of alcoholic parents and their impact upon adolescent behavior and drinking patterns. Excellent psychology paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Alcyteen.wps

Is Alcoholism a Hereditary Disease ? - Yes ! : A 7 page research paper arguing quite strongly that alcoholism is, in fact, a hereditary disease linked to our genes. Using the findings of specific studies in books and journals, the writer debunks the myth that alcohol is a social disease and that the only familial influences are those related to peer pressure and modeling. Both sides of the argument are weighed, assessed, and the ultimately conclusion that alcoholism is hereditary-- is reached. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Alcohere.wps

Alcoholic Intervention : A 9 page psychology paper on how to intervene to help an alcoholic. The writer describes the types of treatment interventions, the family dynamic, and the role of the family. Cognitive and behavioral techniques are highlighted. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Alcohi.wps

Alcoholic Beverage Control in Alaska : A 10 page overview of the laws affecting the possession and sale of alcoholic beverages in Alaska. Includes information regarding the history and current status of such laws and statistics regarding alcohol related injuries as well as information regarding "local option" the ability of individual communities to prohibit sale and possession of alcoholic beverages in their communities. Provides details regarding Burrow, one of the first Alaskan communities to implement their local option. Presents the contrast that although the Burrow prohibition appeared to translated into fewer alcohol-related incidences, the community elected to return to legalized sales after only one year of prohibition. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Abc.wps

Alcoholism / Sin .. Not A Disease? : A 26 page paper arguing that alcoholism, while manifesting physical symptoms and genetic changes, is not in itself a disease, but rather a sin. The genetic evidence that has been found quite likely is not the cause, but is rather the result of alcoholism, as those genetic defects have been found only in true alcoholics. While researchers are adept at describing the effects of other, less controversial, chemical compounds that arise and are manifested in changes of gene expression, they seem to be unable to apply the same methods of research to issues connected with alcoholism. Every recovering alcoholic who has been reconciled with his God, either through restitution of a prior relationship or his own first-time meeting understands the power of denial, and that denial of sin does nothing to diminish its existence. Bibliography lists 30 sources in 50 footnotes. Sindis.wps

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

Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana) & Its Effects On The Human Body : A 5 page overview of Cannabis sativa (marijuana), its effects on the human body and the controversy surrounding whether these effects are beneficial or detrimental. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Cannabis.wps

Codeine :A 4 page comprehensive overview of the drug Codeine- its chemical properties, uses, and addictive qualities. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Codeine.wps

Cocaine : The physical, psychological and social effects of cocaine are examined in this 5 page overview. Specific effects of the drug are discussed as well as treatment alternatives for addiction to this substance. Current research is noted where applicable. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Cocaine.wps

Heroin / Use, Dependency & Treatment : A 12 page paper that considers the issue of heroin addiction, outlines the use, effects, dependency and treatment, within the context of a growing population of heroin users in the United States. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Heroin.wps

Substance Abuse / Heroin Addicition : In 8 pages the author discusses substance abuse, particularly heroin addiction. Several studies have been done on treatment for heroin addiction. Heroin addicts face many challenges related to their health, including but not limited to HIV/AIDS. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Heroinad.wps

"Gateway Drugs" : A 5 page paper discussing the use of drugs such as marijuana and alcohol serve as a "gateway" to experimentation or use of "hard" drugs such as cocaine or heroin. Bibliography lists six sources. Gatedrug.wps

Marijuana Use & Psychology : An 8 page paper that argues against the legalization of marijuana from a sociological and psychological perspective. The writer suggests that while there is considerable data about the usefulness of this drug from a medical standpoint, the general legalization would have considerable social and psychological implications. Bibliography lists16 sources. Marpsych.wps

Drug & Addiction & The Adolescent : 8 pages of notes in brief essay format on the psychological causes and implications of addiction with mention of its evolution among the adolescent population. No bibliography available. Adoldrug.wps

Drug Abstinence / Does It Work ? : A 7 page research paper evluatively assessing whether or not drug abstinence programs can work for addicted people. Psychological factors determining how effective such programs will be are discussed throughout. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Drugabst.wps

The American Drug War : 8 pages based upon findings in five journal articles which maintain that the social programs and ideas such as "The War on Drugs" are overreaching political ploys to distract our attention from the real issues at-hand. It is argued based upon statistical data and scholarly example that the "drug problem" in the U.S. is not nearly as terrible as we are led to believe it is. Writer is considerably thorough in argument. Bibliography lists the 5 sources analyzed within the body of the paper. Drugsoci.wps

We Can’t Say NO to Drugs : An 11 page paper discussing the problem of drugs in America, as well as other parts of the world, and why the war on drugs has failed. Drugs have always been with mankind as we seem to carry an inherent need to consume mind altering substances. A literature review is included which examines information which supports the notion that the war on drugs has been, and is, failing. Following that is a research design which entails an experiment/survey whereby proof is obtained towards the theory that we cant win the fight against drugs. Then comes a section regarding analysis of the research and then a conclusion. Bibliography contains 15 sources. Drugnowa.wps

"Drugs, Policy, and Society" : An 11 page analytical discussion of early legislative policy and how it compares to the contemporary war on drugs. Especially useful to those studying policy & planning, sociology, and/or public administration. Bibliography lists 14+ sources. Drugpoli.wps

Drug Use and Social Class : Drug use and social class are considered as having a relationship in this 11 page analysis. Conclusions suggest that lower classes do contain a greater amount of drug abuse, but this does not preclude its use among the upper classes. Other factors, such as self-esteem are evaluated as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Drugcla.wps

An Argument For The Legalization Of Drugs : A 5 page opinion paper discussing and supporting the legalization of drugs in the United States. The report’s author supports legalization and notes issues such as crime reduction and the effect of legalization in some nations in Europe. Bibliography lists four sources. Legal5.wps

Legalizing Recreational Drugs : 5 pages in length. The thought of legalized drugs puts many people into a panic; for others, however, it represents an end to the senseless efforts put forth by law officials to curb the out-of-control problem. In an attempt to sort out the eventual outcome, the writer addresses both sides of the issue as expressed through views of both the proponents and opponents. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Legldrug.wps

Stopping Drug Abuse Before It Begins : A 15 page presentation & proposal designed to fulfill an unmet need in an inner-city community. The writer discusses how a social services center can be used to gather support from parents & teachers in proactively taking kids off the streets and helping them to avoid drug use before ever starting. Relevant social theories, constituents involved, and a plan for presenting the idea to the local government are presented. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Unmet.wps

Benefits Of Drug Testing All School Personnel : 8 pages in length. The past several years have shown a sharp increase in the use of drug testing programs within school districts countrywide. Particularly pertinent to the mandatory testing is that it has established a way of detecting and dealing with the staggering number of employees who have a drug problem. The writer discusses the benefits of identifying those in the academic field who use and abuse drugs while on the job by supporting drug testing for all academic personnel. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Drugtet6.wps

Anti-Drug Speech : 2 page overview of the content of a speech delivered by Lee Brown, director of the U.S. National Drug Control Policy in May of 1994. No Bibliography. Drugspch.wps

Prenatal Drug Exposure / Diagnosis & Treatment : An 8 page research essay on individualized and multilevel approaches to diagnosis and treatment of children with prenatal drug exposure. The writer reviews research literature to point out the complexity of the problem and offers a case study approach to treatment program determination. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Predrug.wps

Effects of Prenatal Exposure to Drugs : 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. Pregbaby.wps

Group Counseling for Senior Citizens Addicted to Drugs & Alcohol : 11 pages in length. 11 pages in length. Discusses relevant problems, solutions, and methodologies in detail. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Grpcnslg.wps

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome : 5+ page discussion of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Explores relevant problems, history, adolescent manifestations etc; Bibliography lists 7 sources. Fetalalc.wps

LSD / The Drug : 7 pages in length. In this well-organized essay, the writer describes the nature of LSD, its history, use, properties, and banning. Particular emphasis is placed upon the 'LSD controversy' and some of the known side effects of drug usage. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Lsd.wps

Issues Concerning Needle Exchange Programs : 4 pages in length. An argument in favor of needle exchange programs -- an inherently HIV- reducing idea that has proven itself to be effective in European countries and recently in the U.S. as well. The writer presents an overview of legal issues, public views, and concludes that the government should be more supportive of the idea-- but in the meantime, overpowering resistance would make most needle exchange programs fail miserably in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Needlexc.wps

Psychosocial Motivators of Drug Use : A 10 page look at the most important psychosocial reasons why people turn to drugs. The writer is concerned with making the point that the stereotypical image of an underprivileged, ethnic minority abusing drugs is hardly a realistic one. Depression, peer pressure, and high society acceptance are among the major factors examined. From a psychological standpoint, the role of education in preventing drug use & abuse is stressed. bibliography lists 6 sources. Motidrug.wps

Movies & Our Perception Of Drug Use : 5 pages in length. Drugs are a large, if not highly unwelcome, part of society. Nowhere is that more evident than in movies, where entire plots are often woven around the character's substance abuse. Whether its marijuana, cocaine, heroin or crack, movies today portray a distinctly glamorized interpretation of what it is like to be hooked on drugs. The writer discusses how drugs are routinely depicted as cool, in style and the thing to do. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Movidrug.wps

Steroids - Not Worth It ! : In this 10 page argumentative essay, the writer discusses steroid use and its harmful effects. It is asserted that steroids are not only dangerous-- they are impractical as well. Various case examples and relevant data concerning the undesirable effects of continued steroid usage are presented. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Steroids.wps

Steroids -- Do You Really Want A Body "To Die For"? : An 8 page, argumentative research paper detailing the dangers of steroids-- with particular relevance to athletes. The writer describes the biological effects of steroids, why they seem to "work," and what problems they ultimately cause after continued use. Studies demonstrating that steroid use causes aggressive behavior, impotency, etc.; are cited. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Steroid2.wps

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids : A 6 page examination of anabolic-androgenic steroids, their chemical basis, development and use. Includes a discussion of ergogenic aids as used by athletes and the potential for long-term adverse impacts. Bibliography lists six sources. Steroids.DOC

Human Growth Hormones, Creatine Monohydrate, & Steroids : A 10 page examination of steroids, nutritional supplements and other means used by athletes to enhance physical prowess. Bibliography lists fifteen sources. Creatini.wps

The Human Body, Chemistry, & Steroids : Written mostly from a scientific perspective, this 7 page paper discusses the chemistry of steroids, bio-physiological implications, and more. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Steroid3.wps

Why Women Drink : A 10 page discussion of the socio-psychological factors that cause women to drink. An extensive review of the literature is included and 14 references are cited in bibliography. Alcywomn.wps

Trade Relations Between Brazil and South Florida : A 6 page paper discussing the relationship between southern Florida and Brazil for the purposes of trade. South Florida ports are the closest point of entry for ships originating in Brazil, but there are other forces at work. Florida intends to build its port business as much as possible, and Brazil is the most likely candidate in the Western Hemisphere. It has grown in this century more than any other country in the world, and it is officially listed as a Big Emerging Market, putting it on par with India and China in potential, if not in volume. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Brazilfl.doc