Decriminalization of Drugs
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A 6 page paper which examines how America seems to be losing its “war” on drugs, as prisons have become overpopulated with drug users instead of drug lords, while families and innocent victims are often caught in the crossfire. Specifically considered is how rehabilitative treatment, rather than imprisonment for the drug user, might be a more successful way of fighting the war on drugs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TGdrgwar.rtf

Depression: Behavioral Manifestations and Causes Among Teenagers
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A 6 page discussion of the causes and impacts of depression among teenagers. The author of this paper discusses both the environmental and biological causes of depression, noting that each cause can manifest itself differently according to the individual and the circumstances. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPadDepr.rtf

Designer Drugs
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A 20 page paper. This is a comprehensive look at specific drugs, some are the standbys like cocaine and marijuana, others are the more recent designer drugs, like Ecstasy and roofies. Each of the drugs included in this paper is fully described: content, origin, how taken, effect of short-term and chronic use. The incidence of use of each is then discussed, with data as recent as 1999. The writer also reports on the typical user for each drug. Some statistics regarding emergency room visits as a result of some of the drugs are also included. A brief discussion of clandestine labs is provided. Finally, the writer concludes with some strong statements about decreasing the rate of abuse. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: PGdesdrg.wps

Diethyl Ether
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This 5 page paper considers this drug as a member of the oxygen-containing functional groups. The writer places this drug in to context of its functional group, then considers how it has been used as an anaesthetic and the drugs' historical development. After this the writer looks at its' chemical formula and give a comprehensive outline of its' physical properties. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEether1.rtf

Do the Crime -- Pay the Time: An Argument Against the Legalization of Drugs
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This 5 page report supports the criminalization of illegal drugs usage by showing creative programs that do work across the United States, rather than re-structuring the laws that govern the use of illegal substances. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWcrimdg.wps

Drug & Addiction & The Adolescent
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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.
Filename: Adoldrug.wps

Drug Abstinence / Does It Work ?
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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.
Filename: Drugabst.wps

Drug Addiction and University Success
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This is a 9 page paper discussing drug abuse and how it affects students in a university environment. A tutorial approach is used which suggests further research in some areas. Definitions of drug abuse, the issues of social factors, stress and interventions are also discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TJdrugu1.rtf

Drug Chemistry: The Effect of Ionization of Absorption and Excretion
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A 4 page overview of the relation of drug ionization, specifically of whether the drug is a weak acid or a weak base, to its absorption into the body and consequent excretion from the body. Notes a differential absorption and excretion, according to physiological pH, as to where the drug is absorbed and when it is excreted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPdrugCh.rtf

Drug Education Curriculum
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It is important to address the needs of the student by building skills that would enable them emotionally, physically, and academically as they attempt to make sense of the presence of drugs in their lives. This 3 page paper provides an outline of a drug education curriculum appropriate for fifth graders. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KTdruged.wps