...Drug Trafficking in the United States Bethany Chrisco ENG 122: English Composition II Mary Harmon December 10, 2012 Drug Trafficking in the United States “The war on drugs has become the longest most deadly war the United States has ever faced.”(Wright, 2011) The United States has been fighting drug trafficking since the 1900’s and the main dilemma is how to exactly stop it. Some people believe that making drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, and methamphetamine legal in the United States would put a stop to drug trafficking, but this is just going to do nothing but make things worse for the people of the United States and cause the drug war to begin in our own country. It is believed by some that making drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, and methamphetamine legal in the United States will stop drug trafficking from other countries and help the United States in other ways. People believe that making drugs legal in the United States that it would reduce the prison population which will save the government money, it will make money for our country because the government can tax the drugs, reduce the chances of drug overdoses because the drugs will be more pure and the amount sold will not be deathly, help cancer and glaucoma patients, and stop trafficking and smuggling from other countries. This all may be true in some ways but making these drugs legal would just cause more problems within the United States and for our people. These problems vary...
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...Introduction Trade in drugs of abuse such as cocaine, heroin and amphetamines has long been a frustrating feature of the international scene. After attempting for years to combat the drug trade on an individual or bilateral bases, nations have belatedly come to realize that coordinated international action is the only effective way to restrain the trade and, in addition, that social and other broad action is the only means to reduce incentives to participate it. A. Background of the Study Drug is, in the broadest of terms, a chemical substance that has known biological effects on humans or other animals. Foods are generally excluded from this definition, in spite of their physiological effects on animal species. In pharmacology, a drug is “a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being. Pharmaceutical drugs may be used for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders. Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances that affect the function of the nervous system, altering perception, mood or consciousness. Alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine are the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs worldwide. Recreational drugs are drugs that are not used for medical purpose, but are instead used for pleasure. Common recreational drugs include alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine, as well as other substances such as opiates and amphetamines. Some drugs can cause addiction and habituation...
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...Trafficking of Cocaine in the United States The topic I chose was Trafficking Cocaine in the United States; I would have it no other way then this topic, to embrace my feeling and thoughts. Being an ex-drug addict, this will be a personal Search for me. I wonder for a long time how drugs are smuggled into our states has been a question for a personal satisfaction of mines, to know how easy Cocaine can come into this country undetected by the government is a major concern of many American. The Academy research that is before me will be done with accuracy and patience during this search. Finding some answers will be better then have none at all. During the small research that was conducted I was able to find out that many American have used and abuse this drug animal called cocaine, they use it in many ways, snorting it, shooting it in there harms, The worst out of the three is smoking cocaine formally called freebase which have affected the mind of the user. Cocaine (2003) so breaking it down to cocaine was a research I found that had a lot of input concerning the research that will be required. Trafficking of Cocaine in the United States has cause thousands of death, some old and young. Smuggling this drug in our communities has no respectful person. Colombia being the main port to transport these drugs, by sea land,, air or whatever way they can, even if it will cost the life of someone else. For these smugglers the greed of money makes them addict in so many ways....
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...Page 1 DRUG TRAFFICKING IN THE UNITED STATES ENG12; ENGILSH COMPOSTION II RASHAAN FORD August 27, 2012 TINA MILLER Page 2 ABSTRACT This research paper is designed to bring awareness to threat drug trafficking posses on the United States. The backlash of drug trafficking is critical, and has caused a crisis throughout the nation. The drugs that are getting through the borders of U.S are creating an epidemic. The people of the U.S are abusing these drugs and destroying lives and families. Page 3 Introduction Drug trafficking remains an issue due to the corruption in our legal system. The corruption in our legal system poses a threat to our economy, and our communities, which in return affects the lives of the people, especially in the African American youths in urban communities. The writer limits their topics to the four issues in my claim. The four topics are border patrol, corruption in the legal system, dug trafficking in African American youths, and how drugs are affecting lives. By limiting the topics the reader will get the points that are trying to be made in this paper. This research paper it will present the reasons behind the current problems dealing with drug trafficking in the United States. This paper includes the claims involving drug trafficking and the justification by giving the importance of the claim. The reader will see the methods that were used to gather information used in research findings. Page 4 SCOPE/TOPIC ...
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...Introduction I decided to write about drug trafficking in the USA. My topic will be, "How drug trafficking affects children in NJ. "The question will be answered and backed by credible sources found on various websites. I have three brothers who went to prison because of this issue, and my cousin was gunned down in Newark, N.J a decade ago. This was particularly painful and hard to deal with knowing he had an opportunity to get out of this drug dealing lifestyle and get his life on the right track. Fortunately, I was able to get out of this lifestyle and get my life on track but not many make it out alive. Drug trafficking is a global/national issue, but when it is effecting the ones you love, It becomes a personal issue. While some feel drug decriminalization does not lead to an increase of drug use, Most Americans do not favor it (Hartnett,E.July,2012 Drug Legalization: Why It Wouldn't Work in the United States). Drug trafficking is a "dead end street" that has entrap a lot of promising young men and women in New jersey. The effects of drug trafficking can be life-changing for the worst for young adults who chose this lifestyle. These were core reasons for why I decided to go with this topic. The purpose of this paper is to show the compounding effects of drug trafficking in New Jersey. Drug Trafficking Drug trafficking or illegal drug trading is a criminal offense that occurs when a person transports, manufactures, and sells unlawful controlled substances such as: marijuana...
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...Non Technical Executive Summary: Police Drug Seizures Effects on Admission into Drug Treatment Facilities The United States executes yearly reports on illegal drug activity. These reports contain statistical information on supply estimates of four major illegal drugs (cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine). The data retrieved from police seizures on illegal drugs constitute important information to formulate policy, execution, and monitoring. Estimations have been difficult to develop due to unreliability of the nature of drug production and trafficking. Credibility has been sustained due to new approaches developed within the last decade. Evolution of methodologies due to the inadequacy of methods in the past which produced contradiction based upon supported evidence presented in the United States. Methodologies have been confirmed as more useful for long term changes as year to year variation have made conclusions inadequate (Cala, 2012). The Office of National Drug Control Policy sponsored research to update previously published estimates of illegal drug availability on the streets based on both demand and supply data. The demand-based methodology estimates the magnitude of drugs by calculating consumption based on surveys of drug use and frequency. Drug Availability Estimates in the United States (DAEUS), estimates the magnitude of drugs based on supply indicators such as potential production estimates and seizures (Cala, 2012). The studies contribute to prevention...
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... Teacher: Topic: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Drug Abuse. Physiological Effects * Physiological effects of drug abuse vary by the type of drug. Stimulants, such as amphetamines, can delay sleep and elevate a person's mood, but high amounts can cause nervousness and anxiety in the user. Depressants, by contrast, impair mental and physical functions, and slow neural activity in the brain. With some drugs, especially narcotics such as opium or heroin, the body can build a tolerance in which it adjusts to the drug's presence. Over time, the body requires higher doses to maintain the same effect. When an abuser stops taking the drug, the body experiences withdrawal symptoms, such as feeling weak or sick. Withdrawal symptoms are the body's reaction to the absence of the drug to which it had become adjusted. Social Effects * The social effects of drug abuse begin with abusers and their families. Substance abuse has been a factor in divorce, family violence and related problems. The social effects extend into the larger society, as well, such as through crimes committed by drug abusers to get money needed to feed drug habits. Further, the lucrative nature of drug trafficking fuels crime as rival drug gangs fight for control of the traffic. The U.S. government, for example, noted increased drug-related violence on the U.S.-Mexico border and cited drug gangs in these areas as the nation's leading organized crime threat Economic Effects * Reports by UNDCP have pointed...
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...The international drug trade from Latin American states is having an impact on a global scale. The trafficking of drugs along with corruptness and murder is an international conflict that is being fought daily. There are many aspects of the drug war from Mexico and other Latin American states which have effects on United States policy as well as policies from other countries that participate in the global suppression of illegal drugs. It can be hard to differentiate between conflict and issue in regards to Latin America’s drug war and International Relations. The Mexican drug war is a global issue because it interferes with the states ability to collaborate and form policy in order to address the issues between international borders. Conflict arises because certain states want to resolve the situation and are willing to do what is necessary to do so. While drug-related violence in Mexico receives considerable attention, the Northern Triangle of Latin America is far worse. Venezuela has emerged as a major departure point for cocaine trafficked to Europe. Between 2006 and 2008 over half of all detected maritime shipments of cocaine to Europe came from Venezuela. (Crime 2010) These ports in Latin America have had an impact on the cities in the Bahamas as well with the drug cartels exporting their drugs quicker to the surrounding countries; they use the ports of the Caribbean to refuel while on the way to America. The waters of the Caribbean islands are patrolled by navies from...
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...Drug use in society 2011 12/13/2011 Business Communication-2 Final Report (The viewpoint of iobm students on the use of drugs in our society) submitted to: Mr. Sheikh Irfan submitted by: Muhammad Moaaz Iqbal Afridi (11391) Asad Ali Roomy (10877) Muhammad Ali ( Muhammad Ali Qureshi ( Table of contents Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 9 1.1. Background: 10 1.2. Purpose statement 11 1.3. Limitations of research: 12 1.4. Main Research Questions: 12 1.5. Other research Questions: 12 1.6. HYPOTHESES 13 1.7. Population: 14 1.8. Research tool: 14 1.9. Methodology: 14 1.10. Scope of the research 15 2. LITERATURE REVIEW 16 2.1. TYPES OF DRUGS 17 2.1.1 Heroin 17 2.1.2 Cocaine 18 2.1.3 Methamphetamine 19 2.1.4 Crack Cocaine 20 2.1.5 LSD 21 2.1.6 Ecstasy 22 2.1.7 Opium 23 2.1.8 Marijuana 24 2.1.9 Psilocybin Mushrooms 25 2.1.10 PCP 26 2.2 DRUGS DUE TO DEPRESSION: 27 4.3 Peer Pressure and Drug Use 35 4.4 Drug enforcement agencies 36 4.5 Drug Trafficking in Pakistan 38 4.6 Statistics 40 5 Methodology 43 5.1 Questionnaire 44 5.2 INTRODUCTION 46 5.3 Research Findings 47 5.4 Data Analysis 51 6 CONCLUSION 65 6.1 Introduction 66 6.2 Recommendations 68 6.3 Bibliography 69 Letter of transmittal To: Sir Sheikh Irfan, business communication II From: Asad Ali Roomy, Mohammad Ali Qureshi, Mohammad Ali, Moaz Date: 8th December, 2012 Subject: Transmittal of report on “Use of drugs...
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...Problems of Drug Trafficking and Immigration in Mexico and United States Immigration and drug trafficking are a menace in the entire world. In dealing with issues concerning immigration and abuse of drugs, it is vital to note that these two phenomena go hand in hand. Drug trafficking refers to a worldwide unlawful trade that involves the crop growing, manufacturing, circulation and selling of substances that have issues with drug prevention regulations. On the other hand, immigration refers to the settling in a foreign nation state permanently. Drug traffickers deal with drugs such as cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and opiates. The illegal immigrants find it hard to survive in a new environment due to financial constraints. Hence, these immigrants engage in illegal activities for example abuse of drugs and substances. Similarly, they engage in entering into other countries illegal that is a crime activity too (Bankston). Due to poverty and poor governance in Mexico, it has led to the rapidly settling of individuals in the United States and Canada. This process of settling is normally illegal since it does not follow the right channels of attaining documents from the required authorities that allow a foreigner to live in their country. The illegal immigration in the Central America to the Northern continent has led to the development of a mechanism known as North American Free Trade Agreement. With it is acronym as NAFTA, enacted in 1994 by United States, Mexico, and Canada. The...
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...RESTRICTED DRUG ABUSE AND ITS PREVENTION INTRODUCTION 1. Kilos of heroin seized, drug smuggler arrested and sad tales of lives ruined by drugs like father handed over his only beloved son to police due to his destructive activities for urges of drug, wife is killed by husband not to give him money to buy drugs and recently children of riches families are addicted by Yaba, readers of our country have become accustomed to this kind of reports in newspapers and magazines. The problem of drug is not new issue. Twenty years ago, this problem experience mainly in Western Europe and United States. But today drug abuse has become a problem of all society. It knows no boundaries, either geographical or economical. AIM 2. The aim of my presentation is to analyze the drug abuse in short and find out the probable solutions to eradicate this social problem. SEQUENCE OF PRESENTATION 3. The sequence of my presentation is given below: a. Definition b. Commonly used drugs c. Causes of drug abuse d. Effects on individual e. Effects on the society f. Drugs in Bangladesh 1 RESTRICTED g. Trafficking of drug h. Prevention or fighting back i. Conclusion j. Question and Answer session. DEFINITION 4. Before giving the definition of drug abuse we should know what is drug and abuse. A drug is broadly speaking any substance that when absorbed into the body of living organism alters...
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...CRITICAL ESSAY: Pleasure and pain: Representations of illegal drug consumption, addiction and trafficking in music, film and video It is a safe assumption that when the term ‘drug’ or ‘use’ is mentioned, many automatically associate this with something rather unpleasant, a negative experience. This is due to the fact that individuals throughout most of their lives are warned of the destructive, detrimental and the horrendous nature of drugs and the consequences that arise from one’s involvement with them. This message is conveyed through many platforms, one of them being the media/entertainment industry. It is the same media portrays the image of illegal drug consumption as highly pleasurable. In the article Pleasure and pain: Representations of illegal drug consumption, addiction and trafficking in music, film and video (Fraser, S and Moore, D, 2011), composer Susan Boyd thoroughly explores through qualitative research the role music, film and video playing in creating meanings and images of drug consumption, addiction and trafficking and- in doing so, shapes up our perspective on drug use. This essay will discuss ways within which music, film and video represents illegal drug consumption, addiction and trafficking and how this influences our perspective and understanding of drug use. Media in today’s contemporary society is viewed as a necessity, it is held on the same level of importance as food and clothing (Stoddart, T, 2014). Individuals are exposed to the media throughout...
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...When it comes to certain drugs heroin is the most illicit drug that has the most social-economic impact on the world. Heroin is the top illicit drug in trafficking; the accounts for the global bulk of the drug trade in monetary terms. The International Narcotics Control Board has reviewed the impact heroin trafficking and its abuse. The Board identifies that the high impact of the drugs as well as other drugs like cannabis and synthetic drugs. Its focus it to review the economic development of the impact that heroin has on the world. There are short term gains that go through illicit drug production and trafficking. It provides employment for laboratory operators, the wholesale distributors, retail distributors, and the money launderers. There are job opportunities which can have an important position in the economic terms, but the levels of the illicit crop cultivation have high levels of unemployment. People that organize the drug trade are a small number of people, and they make large profits from the illicit crop cultivation, but some people are adversely affected by that illicit activity. The drug industry can cause major problems that can and will eventually affect the economic as a whole, and will have us being concerned. The income of the illicit drug production and trafficking is the impact of just the national economies that cannot be precise. The large income has been generated by the drug trafficking activities which have developed in other countries, as well as the...
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...Human Trafficking Human trafficking is a problem that is suffered all over the world. Contrary to what many believe, human trafficking is not just a problem that affects women. Human trafficking affects women, men and children all; and not just in the United States all over the world. Human trafficking comes in forms of work labor, sex-trafficking or both. Human trafficking up to this day has not been a forefront issue; but there are some organizations as well as government agencies that are trying to make human tracking a top priority. And assist the victims of this morally inhuman act. Human trafficking in many cases the victims are lured away from their homes and forced to work in prostitution, sweat shops, on farms and many other types of labor. Children are unfortunately one of the most common victims of trafficking. The buyers go to impoverished parents in every country in the world and offer them money for their children. “At least 2 million children are trafficked annually for child labor and sexual exploitation.” ("World vision-fighting child," 2011) Although the human trafficking of children is normally associated with international trafficking; children human trafficking is also an issue domestically. ; With runaway children being lured to different states by their traffickers. Here in the United States, the trafficking problem, though our problem is mostly sex trafficking where young girls and women, and occasionally boys...
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...Human Trafficking Human trafficking is a multimillion dollar epidemic that occurs in every country in the world. Essentially, it is modern day slavery. According to the United Nations, human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation or receiving of persons with the intent of exploitation in any form. Victims of human trafficking are recruited by the use of force, fear, promise of a better life, along with many other things to convince an individual to go with the trafficker. Trafficking is done for the exploitation of an individual this includes prostitution, slavery, and forced labour. Since the early 1990’s, the UNODC (United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime) has been working on a prevention plan for human trafficking and The Protocol to Prevent, Supress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons was developed. It states that “In addition to the criminalization of trafficking, the Trafficking in Persons Protocol requires criminalization also of persons whom attempt to commit a trafficking offence, the participation as an accomplice in such an offence, or organizing or directing others to commit trafficking” (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2012). This means that anyone who participates in human trafficking, be it the recruitment of victims or knowingly hiring a victim, will be criminalized for his or her actions. Canada is a destination for human trafficking. The highest percentage of individuals being smuggled into Canada are used for sexual exploitation, prostitution...
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