Essays on Drugs

Latin American countries such as Colombia, Peru, and Brazil have always been seen as leaders in illegal goods movement and, more specifically, cocaine. As of today, about 4% of the world population, almost 300 million people, has consumed cocaine in their lifetime. From the 1970s...

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...

Athletes all over the country fail to compete at their highest level because of the use of drugs (mainly marijuana) and the lack of the drug testing by the school. In my opinion it should be mandatory for all athletes to be drug tested at...

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...