Informative Speech On Drug Addiction Essay

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    Informative Speech – Topical Orientation General purpose: Addiction to prescription drugs Specific purpose: To inform my audience about the growing problem of prescription drug abuse, some common drugs that cause abuse, and their effects and some common treatments. Pattern: People living in today’s society must be aware about the dangers that prescription Drugs can cause them, as well as the people around them. Introduction: * Attention : Is it possible

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    gave a speech on “Drug Memories” and the influences of perineuronal nets on such memories in Meyer Hall at Bethany Lutheran College. As I sat in the audience and listened to her speech, I learned that according to Slaker’s research, by destroying the perineuronal nets (PNN), the drug memories that play a crucial role in addiction are weakened. The weakened drug memories could possibly limit the withdrawal symptoms, thus making it easier to stop drug usage. Slaker’s speech was very informative and

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    Informative Speech Outline Introduction I. Attention Getter: Many of us know firsthand what opioids do to people. I bet everyone here has had a call where drugs of any kind where used in the wrong way, especially opioids. II. Motivation for Listening: But have you ever wondered how they get to the point where they need medical attention, and if this problem could have been prevented? III. Thesis Statement: Today, I will inform you on what opioid do to their victims and possible solutions to the problem

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    People often learn the most interesting things from speeches that were not even on a topic of interest to them. There comes a time when speeches are worth reading and listening to. Speeches are important because they can provide the audience with informative information that they did not know about or they can motivate an audience with an important message to build confidence. Neil Gaiman, Michele Obama, and President Barack Obama gave wonderful speeches that really show how important speeches are.

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    Analysis of the speech This speech was given on the topic “Impacts of consuming drugs, liquor, and tobacco” which is quite impressive and interesting it is a common problem which can be observed everywhere in our day to day life by every individual. The overall goal of the speech is to let people know about the harmful effects of consuming alcohol, drugs and tobacco and how it affects the life of individual as wells society. He started his speech with ‘my views and opinion’ which creates a balanced

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    social life General purpose/objective The speech is aimed at highlighting the negative effects that excessive intake of alcohol and habitual alcoholism can have on the social aspects of a person and the health repercussions of the aforementioned behavior. The content of the speech is largely informative and in very small part persuasive for people to reconsider their drinking habits. Specific purpose The specific objective of the speech is to give informative facts about the negative effects of alcoholism

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    Informative Speech Study Drugs and College Students I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: "I reached into my backpack, grabbed an Adderall, and went to the bathroom. I smashed it on the bathroom sink and snorted it. I went back to my class and zipped through the rest of my exam, and it made all the difference." This student incident was found in a 2005 article published by Baylor University on the alarming use of “study drugs.” B. Thesis: Many of you may be unfamiliar with such a topic,

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    Overcoming Speech Anxiety

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    Overcoming Speech Apprehension Introduction Getting up in front of a group any group, of any size can be intimidating for any person unaccustomed to public presentation. What are the best ways to overcome being apprehensive in a speaking assignment? There are several ways and many suggestions available in the literature, and this paper offers some of those suggestions and solutions. Fighting Stage Fright (also known as Speech Apprehension) Carter Brey, who a few years ago was appointed the

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    Informative Speech Draft: Corey Taylor I. Introduction a. Attention Getter: (“The future is meant for those who are willing to let go of the worst parts of the past. When you cannot take two steps without turning around to inspect your footsteps, you are getting nowhere fast.” as quoted by Corey Taylor in his 2012 book, Seven deadly sins: Settling the argument between born bad and damaged goods published by Boston Da Capo.) b. Background: (This is a quote from Author, Singer and songwriter

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    Television: Our Nations Drug of Choice      Television is our era’s escape from what we now consider a chaotic struggle of life. I think we as a people feel life can be solved in an hour long Monday night special and that exact attitude is our society’s problem today. Frankly we are a group of cowards who do not take the bull by the horns; rather we retreat to routine episode line up that we can supposedly relate to. Ladies and gentlemen we need to break free like Plato’s

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