Drug Substances Of Skateboarding And Drug Addictions

To illustrate the magnitude of the research problem and provide a frame of reference, this section begins with a brief overview of the increased use of pharmaceuticals and prescription drug abuse in the US. The section continues with the relationship between illicit drugs and prescriptions, adolescents’ abuse, personal and social factors; then concludes with the theoretical approach. The Social-Ecological Theory, will be applied in researching prescription drug abuse, possible influences and protective factors in adolescents in relation to prescription drug abuse, to develop focused intervention strategies and educational programs for this population, similar to other substances such as tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana.

Since its conception and development, skateboarding has been a controversial public activity. This negative reputation dates back to the origins of skateboarding and to fully understand the issue we must understand the history of skateboarding. In the 1950’s, many different surfers had the idea to put roller skate wheels on 2x4 wooden planks and “surf” the streets when they couldn't actually surf in the ocean during periods of low tide. This was the public's first impression of what would eventually evolve to become skateboarding; long shaggy haired surfers riding through the streets on planks of wood that could barely turn and would result in frequent injuries. The sport developed through the 1960’s and reached its peak in 1963. During this

There is no sporting event that brings an explosion quite like that of an ice hockey fight. Ice hockey has always been stereotyped as brutal and unnecessarily violent, a game full of players who are nothing but “goons”. Fighting in hockey is a form of sanctioned violence, as it has deemed acceptable in hockey since the introduction of the National Hockey League in 1917. The league did note even penalize it until the 1922 NHL season (Brandon 2013). A recent political uproar has taken place within the hockey world as more people are pushing to have fighting completely removed from the game. As a hockey player for over 25 years, I have

For as long as hockey has been in existence, it has always been a violent sport ; the sport is full of body checks, being knocked from behind, sometimes the misappropriation of the hockey stick, and even horrible fights. Now all off these are considered satisfactory by hockey admirers to a certain extent. When a player on the team starts to swings his stick at the opposite team and injury occurs to the opposite player the ringleader can normally expect to be disciplined for a time that is short, and at times they are even suspended from the team for a while. But then again when does this violent action on the ice start to become

Violence in ice hockey has been an identifying staple in the sport since “the first hockey leagues formed in the mid-1880’s,” (Ice Hockey Origins, Growth and Changes in the Game). Since the modern era of hockey, and the creation of the Stanley Cup, hockey has been viewed as one of the most violent sports in western civilization. Clarence Campbell, former NHL President has even said that “[w]ithout violence, there would be no such thing as hockey,” (Coakley). To an extent hockey is unmatched in illegal assaults by any other sport, in both amateur and professional leagues, (Colburn). This does not mean that the contact in other sports is not as intense as hockey, for example rugby and football are both very “violent” sports, but this

The piece I wrote accommodated my audience’s needs by ensuring them that hockey is an inclusive sport. Many people are terrified of getting hurt that they refrain from trying hockey. However, I feel that it is perceived as a dangerous sport, because

Due to negative connotations, Skateboarders are looked upon as lawbreakers and trespassers. Police officers do not show the least amount of remorse to this lifestyle. Skate parks in towns and cities are scarce. This enables skaters to find other spots due to the lack of effort shown to have made more skate parks. Skateboarders are often categorized and labeled as reckless vandals. This accusation must be reconsidered because statistics show officers use excessive force, Injury Surveillance Systems show eye-opening results of skateboarding injuries compared to other sports, and how skate laws desperately need revisions due to the vagueness of the rules we need to stand by. Now, skaters stand up to defend their lifestyle, hobby, addiction and

The children's mother (Courtni) and her boyfriend (Jermey) are used hard street drugs. Courtni and Jeremy used Heroin, prescription pain pills (Lortab, Oxycodone and other types of pain medication). The pain medication is not prescribed to Courtni or Jermey. The drugs are brought off the street. Courtni and Jermey drink alcohol in the home. It is unknown if the children have access to the drugs and alcohol. It is unknown if the drugs are being sold or manufactured in the home. The drugs are not used in front of the oldest child in the home because he knows rights from wrong. The child will tell someone at school about what is going on in the home. The youngest child is always at home with Courtni and Jeremy and drugs are being

Some commonly used drugs for sports are: Human Growth Hormones, Erythropoietin, and steroids. Just for the health and safety of the athlete(s). According to the Washington Post, Students that use PED’s before or after a game should be cut from the team or suspended for the next couple games. If a player on either team gets hurt, it could’ve been caused by the athlete that had taken the drug(s) in the first place. That is why drug testing should happen in high school/ college sports.

Banning skateboarding is on the rise, kids are getting hurt every day . about 1500 kids are breaking bones while skateboarding but there are about 2000 that break bones while walking down the street . but perhaps you like skateboarding but say you don’t like skateboarding . when kids ride skateboards they get physical exercise and it may help with emotion some people ride just to clear there mind up . some ride just to get out and be ably to do stuff with friends. And plus who doesn’t like to doo tricks. When you are going 10 mph down a 45 degree angle . some parents want there kids to be out and be ably to be active and get out . and if they try and ban skateboarding a exercise sport there will be more obese the united

The use of street drugs among adolescents is a serious health problem in the United States and is the primary health risk behavior that contributes to unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide, which are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among children between the ages of 12 and 18 years (Patnode et al, 2014). Even when used infrequently, the risks for serious adverse effects increase due to behaviors of those intoxicated or impaired. There are numerous reasons as to why adolescents choose to experiment with various substances, including family structure, media exposure, socioeconomic status, or simply the desire to fit in. Whatever the cause is for each adolescent, it is important to apply early intervention and prevention in order to avoid the need for further specialized treatment for substance abuse.

The usage of drugs is a very common practice in our society nowadays. The usage of drugs can vary from medical purposes to recreational purposes. What is drugs? ‘A drug is any chemical you take that affects the way your body works.’ (Science Museum, What is a drug?, n.d.) So this does not mean that drugs can only be in the form of pill, tablet, oral solution, and injection drugs can also in the form of tobacco that contains nicotine, or drinkable substance such as coffee and tea that contains caffeine and beer that contains alcohol. (Crocq, 2003) For some people nowadays recreational drugs already become a way of life.

(Thompson) Skateboarders are still thought of as rebels by those unfamiliar with the activity. The negative stigma places upon them by the general public has put many constraints on their activities. (Thompson) Many argue skateboarding competitions have a negative impact on the culture. In skating people are only responsible for themselves and if they mess up it's on them.

According to National Institute on Drug Abuse, iIn 2013, a survey reported that an estimated 24.6 million Americans aged 12 or older had used an illegal drug in the past month. The first time someone uses a drug, it is usually voluntary. This first use is usually to mask certain emotions that they are currently going through. Repeated use can lead to changes in the brain that challenge an addict’s self control and interfere with their ability to resist the temptation of a drug, this addiction makes them feel better about themselves and forget about the problem they are dealing with at the time. According to the Mayo Clinic, drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a dependence on a legal or illegal drug or

“I’m in love with the coco” (a song depicting a love for cocaine song by O.T. Genasis), just one of the most recent songs to have explicit usage of drugs. Referring to drug usage and sales is a popular trend in today 's hip-hop and rap lyrics. As a society where do we draw the line with censorship of this material? Not only are the lyrics being said, but the drug usage is also being portrayed in the music videos; all the way from marijuana usage to cocaine and popping pills. There 's no doubt that this type of music has a negative effect on today 's youth, but by censoring, this variety of music are we in effect censoring the culture and reality that sings it.