Essays on Drug Abuse

“An estimated 1.9 million people in the United States suffered from substance use disorders related to prescription opioid pain medicines in 2014, and 586,000 suffered from a heroin use disorder” (Volkan, 2016). The statistics are continuously inclining. The goal of this literature review is for...

It is no secret that the rampant misuse and abuse of narcotics has plagued the United States for decades and still, the prevalence of this problem is astonishing. In 2016, SAMHSA reported an estimated 7.4 million Americans aged 12 or older had an illicit drug...

According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, marijuana is one of the most used drugs in the United States after alcohol. The drug is most common among the younger population and is very controversial when deciding if it’s good for you or not. Many...

In this essay, I will explore the shift from the city-centre in the Dubai Creek area of Dubai’s mercantile days to the “New Dubai” in the post-oil landscape and how this move left migrant workers behind. How did Dubai become a global destination and a...

As a democratic country, the United States gives more freedom to its citizens. For this reason, any interference with privacy causes protests. Many people are against drug testing, as they consider this a violation of their rights. However, drug abuse concerns the life of not...

In recent years, athletes are under even more pressure than ever to perform. Professional sports have a variety of drug testing policies to make sure the game is fair and that athletes are healthy. Despite the common use of drug testing in professional sports, Canadian...

Every individual has the right to a safe workplace. Safety can be ensured when an individual is healthy and free from stress, exhaustion and hazards in the workplace. Drug and alcohol testing is one method employers sometimes use to ensure the safety of employees in...

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you see the word ‘drug’? Imagine if drugs were legalized in your state. How do you think that would affect your life and those around you? In a journal by Mary Barna Bridgeman and Daniel...

As of the start of the new calendar year, at least 10 states in the United States of America have enacted some form of legislation that requires drug testing for those applying for welfare. Although it isn’t necessarily a new idea, it is gaining national...

The United States is currently crippled by the devastating effects of the opioid crisis. This may be largely accredited due to the over prescription of opioid painkillers. The Centers for Disease Control, otherwise known as the CDC, released a statement explaining that approximately every twelve...