Drug And Alcohol Abuse Has Been Rife

The Sins of Abuse The seven deadly sins have banded together and have been waging war on families in the guise of alcohol and drug addiction. Whether it be from literature or Hollywood, you have probably heard of the sins at one time or another: gluttony, greed, envy, sloth, lust, envy, wrath, and pride. The list of the sins, as we know them, is attributed to Pope Gregory I in 590 A.D. after he revised (Ware 63) a list made by monk Evagrius Ponticus. Each of the seven sins has poured some of their

Drugs and alcohol have been used for medical and recreational purposes throughout history. With advancement of technology it has become easier and easier to access these substances. It is not only illegal drugs but prescription drugs that are being misused and wreaking havoc across the world. Even with billions of dollars being paid out to stop the war on drugs, the problem persists. People from all walks of life have been affected by drugs or are becoming drug addicts themselves. One particular

Defining homelessness has been controversial, but most researchers collectively accept that it is a situation in which an individual lacks a permanent place of residence. According to First, Rife, and Toomey (1994), if a person lacks shelter, even on a temporary basis, such an individual becomes homeless. Therefore, most homeless people live on the streets or find temporary accommodation in managed public and private shelters. Most researchers state that a close analysis of the issue of homelessness

"In 13 years in this job, I think I've only once come across a case where the parents really didn't seem to love their child," -Sallyanne Jones (Moorhead, 2012). Jones has been a social worker who specializes in child protection for the past 13 years. As a mother herself, she finds it unbearable to consider losing her child to the foster system. In the article, “Removing a Child is Terrible”, Jones goes over a case in which she's shown working with a young couple, Tiffany and Mike, who are struggling

in the laundering of drugs and that major drug cartels in Mexico continually rake in profits in the region of ten to thirty billion dollars annually (UNESCOPRESS 2002). This goes to highlight the huge underworld of dealings in illicit drugs, not just in Mexico but globally. Following the UN Conventions of 1961, 1971 and 1988 states internationally, in particular the US, have waged an arguably failing war on drugs with one of the underlying motives being the reduction of drug-related crime. Such crimes

The dream of a life of freedom in a world that has endless possibilities begins in the United States. Sadly, this is not a privilege for everyone to experience. Although, when speaking of confining and isolating individuals, the realization of this luxury of freedom is not granted to everyone. These few words pierce into the heart of life as a inmate. Nevertheless, the suffering of one is felt by more and more individuals on a daily basis. Yet, those living free on the outside do not see a problem

his 500-some-odd pesos and walk out, just as if he 'd purchased pink sugar cookies and a bottle of Gatorade. No problem. And, oddly, the news reports in Mexico are barren of anyone dying from steroids. No teens are committing suicide. Sports are not rife with cheaters and allegations of malfeasance. Parent groups aren 't up in arms demanding legislation. There

government resources directed towards the criminal court process. In reality, the majority of sexual assault cases are simply not reported at all and only a small minority of those initially charged with sexual assault. (1) According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network,

society has led to the deterioration of Native American cultures and customs and to their rising levels of unemployment, poverty, and crime on reservations. The United States government has had a major role in the coming about of the struggles that persist for Native Americans to this day. As crime and poverty grip the Sioux tribe, they will continue to lose their traditional culture and move farther from who they once were as a people. I will first review how European explorers introduced alcohol to

government resources directed towards the criminal court process. In reality, the majority of sexual assault cases are simply not reported at all and only a small minority of those initially charged with sexual assault. (1) According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National