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    British journalist named Johann Hari decided he try to get to the roots of the drug war to find answers to help those affected by the drug war which he loved. He wrote the book ‘Chasing the Scream The first and Last Days of The War on Drugs’, which condensed all the results of his research. This book has received much praise since its publishing and makes many valid points concerning the drug war. Another book titled, Drug War Crimes the Consequences of Prohibition, by Jeffery A. Miron, discusses and

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    Satire Essay On Drugs

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    With the development of science and technology and the raising of human awareness, the demand of drugs is also rising. However, in no case can people deny the terrible side effects of drugs when they are used to emphasize the burden or just have fun. The adverse effects of illicit drugs, including the terrible imagination and addiction to drugs, are a complex problem. This is a horrible brain disease that forces people to cling to use what they know to pose negative impact to them. Conquering addiction

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    Connor Carroll Mr. Berkoben English IV 13 November 2015 Oklahoma Moves Drugs Millions of cars drive in and out of Oklahoma every day. Families, couples, friends, or just a single person. What we don't know is what is inside of the vehicles. People don't realize that we have highways going all directions which are I-44, I-40, and I-35. Those are the number one drug highways in the United States. Thousands of pounds of Marijuana, Cocaine, PCP, painkillers, Heroin, and Meth are being trafficked every

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    Drugs : A Dominant Dilemma

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    For numerous generations now, drugs have been a dominant dilemma in our society. The fact that not only drug issues increased rapidly but drug related problems are on the rise. Using drugs increases the risk of injury. Car crashes, falls, burns, drowning, and suicide are all linked to drug use These substances affect the body in many ways, including the exchange of information within the brain, is slowed. The usage of drugs ruins the users looks, makes them depressed, and contributes to slipping

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    Do people ever think about the consequences about drug abuse? Not many of us do but we all know what it does to us. Drugs are harmful to the brain and the body system itself; they affect the heart in many ways and because of that people become unconscious as to what their actions are. They do not realize how badly they can harm the community around them. Drugs are normally used by those who are not involved in activities such as, religious clubs, sports, etc. The users are normally stressed

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    Illicit Drug Trafficking

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    Role of social network structure in illicit drug trafficking in Columbia By Preeti Kanther Over the past three decades, the US has spent more than a trillion dollars to curtail drug industry operations in Latin America. During 1980s, Peru, Bolivia and Columbia used to contribute 65%, 25% and 10% toward the overall coca production globally. Since then, due to many US funded war efforts on drugs in these neighboring Andean countries, drug industry in Columbia got a tremendous boost, increasing

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    War on Drugs February 28, 2017 The War on Drugs can be a very controversial topic to different people around the world. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and I fully respect that. Some people say that the War on Drugs is a waste of time and money while others are very concerned about the different drugs that are coming into the United States. It still amazes me that people are continuing to take/do drugs when they see and hear about how many people have overdosed because the drugs are laced

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    Drug Addiction Essay

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    addicted to drugs is a habit that most people are not lenient with. Even though a lot of people throughout the world have the habit of taking many different types of drugs some people look at drugs as if they are unharmful or a mere leisure activity. However, the remainder consider drugs a threat to society. For example, we can walk into a bar and we see some guy consuming alcohol and is drunk out of his mind and we think, well it is just alcohol, it isn't too bad, at least he isn't taking drugs. At the

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    Tougher Sentencing for Drug Crimes Introduction Tougher sentencing is not likely to reduce illegal drug use or serious crime associated with drugs (Alexander, 2010; Mauer, 2009; Whitford & Yates, 2009). Despite that, politicians and law enforcement personnel continue to advocate for stronger sentences for those who take or sell drugs of any kind. The jails and prisons across the United States are filling up with drug offenders, and some believe that there are better uses for those jail cells

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    having a clean system and to stay drug free. However, people are not able to foresee that the drug use in America has rising up tremendously. Studies have shown that drugs can not only have impact on your life, but also have impact on those who surround you and also can led to the absence of adolescence. It leads to bad habits and only brings evil deeds. The possession of drugs and the conspiracy sell is illegal in the Unites States. If arrest and put on trial due to drugs can mean serious jail time. According

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