...Drug Trafficking Marijuana in the United States Oct 22, 2011 Drug Trafficking Marijuana in the United States Drug trafficking is a very big problem in the United States and has been for a long time. Drug trafficking is one of the most profitable illegal businesses that many people have become wealthy doing and continue to do to this present day. When you hear drug trafficking, most people don't really know what it means, or know what to think about it. The most common term that is usually affiliated with drug trafficking is drug dealing or "pushing drugs" on the street. Drug trafficking organizations typically have members from both the US and abroad. Drug law enforcement agencies face an enormous challenge in protecting the country's borders. The difficulty in measuring the amount of cannabis worldwide was evident in the most recent United Nations’ World Drug Report in which the organization estimated that it ranged between 200,000 and 641,800 hectares ( World Drug Report 2010). Each year, according to the U.S. Customs Service, 60 million people enter the United States on more than 675,000 commercial and private flights. Another 6 million come by sea and 370 million by land. In addition, 116 million vehicles cross the land borders with Canada and Mexico. More than 90,000 merchant and passenger ships dock at U.S. ports. These ships carry more than 9 million shipping containers and 400 million tons of cargo. Another 157,000 smaller vessels visit our many coastal towns....
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...Hunter Viles™ Mrs. Lesky Eng III 6th hour 19 September 2012 Whistle Blower Drugs are around. No matter where you go. It’s a fact of life. Many people try not to believe it, but it’s true. Cops do their job to make sure these “drugies” and “druge dealers” get caught and justice is served, right? Well, for the most part, they do. However, there is a right way and there is a crooked way to do things. Cops in Charlevoix have been proved to misuse drug dogs. Who knows who else have been using drug dogs to their advantage. They’re animals that can easily be trained and controlled by humans. Drug dogs should not be used because they aren’t always accurate, they cost too much, and some cops don’t use them in the correct way. “Send the K9 unit!” Sounds pretty promising if a cop yells that, but not as much as you may think. Drug dogs have been known to be easily thrown off. Bacon, beef, and common dog treats have been known to throw off the scent of a professionally trained drug dog. If a drug dealer knows this simple trick, an easy getaway could be in his future. Something that is so easily thrown off should not be dependable. A nose of a dog shouldn’t be the last resort to try to find something or someone. For one of the best drug dogs you can possible get, the lowest price is $5,000, not including shipping. Most K9 units come from Germany which can ride shipping costs up to $3,000 a dog. This reason goes hand and hand with the first reason previously stated. If we pay up to...
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...of Illinois and Douglas Ganslar (D) of Maryland, allege that Caremark "engaged in deceptive business practices" by informing physicians that patients or health plans could save money if patients were switched to certain brand-name prescription drugs (Miller, Chicago Tribune, 2/14).[29] However, the switch often saved patients and health plans only small amounts or increased their costs, while increasing Caremark's profits, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (D) said (Levick, Hartford Courant, 2/15).[30] Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett (R) said the PBM [31] kept discounts and rebates that should have been passed on to employers and patients (Levy, AP/San Francisco Chronicle, 2/14).[32] In addition, Caremark did not "adequately inform doctors" of the full financial effect of the switch and did not disclose that the switch would increase Caremark's profits, the lawsuit alleges (Chicago Tribune, 2/14).[29] ...The settlement prohibits CVS from requesting prescription drug switches in certain cases, such as when the cost to the patient would be higher with the new prescription drug; when the original prescription drug's patent will expire within six months; and when patients were switched from a similar prescription drug within the previous two years (Hartford Courant, 2/15).[30] Patients also have the ability to decline a switch from the prescribed treatment to the prescription offered by the pharmacy under the settlement, Madigan said...
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...11, 2014 Dr. Jane Manson Can Medication Generate a False PTSD Event? During the past few decades, many soldiers have returned from war (Dessert Storm, Dessert Shield, Iraq, and Afghanistan) with having Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), traumatic experience and sleep disorders. Traumatic experiences have a different effect on each person. Each person that went to war had a different mission. Each of these soldiers has experienced different variations of the war from their contributions. Some of the soldiers have been medicated during the wars, and some are being treated after the wars. Many have been on medication prior to the war and sent with these medications. This doctrine is going to depict if medications and drugs, whether legal or illicit, have caused a kind of PTSD event within this special group of people. The people that make up the military force and veterans are approximately one percent of the population of the United States. This is a much-diversified group of people. They comprise of the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard. These are further broken down to reserves and national guards. They also come from different ethnic backgrounds, race, male and female alike. Many reports have been made in the media about the soldiers that have returned about the various treatments they have experienced and care that has been provided them. The purpose of this proposal is to find out if medications have generated a false...
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... This kind of needless torture happens hundreds of times every day as scientists don’t even care if the animal is suffering. Animal testing should be banned because we don’t need the next eyeliner and we have a different body system than animals. Claim: My claim is that we should not do animal testing. First Argument: The first reason why is that they kill animals just to have the next medicine,soap, and food ingredient. My first piece of evidence: Right now there are millions of animals such as dogs, cats, rats, mice, and primates getting tortured just to get the next product of eyeliner. In a recent article by PETA they said that “More than 100 million animals every year suffer and die in cruel chemical, drug, food, and cosmetics tests”(PETA), just to see if the products work. There are some countries such as Europe are getting away from buying products that were animal tested. China is different, they are continuing to sell animal cosmetics. What are cosmetics? A product applied to the body, especially the face, to improve its appearance. In 2014 “China spent 26.3 billion dollars, just on cosmetics”(Jeanne Kim). This proves that people should not kill animals just to get the next resource. The second piece of evidence: Animals are suffering mentally and physically in the facilities where they are getting treated. In the “United States there are over 1,100 facilities” where dogs, cats, rats, mice, and primates are suffering from all of...
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...Delirium is marked by disorientation without drowsiness, hallucinations, delusions; difficulty in focusing attention; inability to rest and physical and autonomic over activity. Common causes of delirium are drug and alcohol withdrawal; medication side effects, infections, pain surgery or trauma, hypoxia, and acid-base electrolyte imbalances. Treatment of delirium includes determining the cause of the delirium. Antipsychotic drugs and benzodiazepines may be used cautiously when other non-pharmacological interventions have failed. (Tabors 2009) Dementia is a progressive irreversible decline in mental function marked by memory impairment and often deficits in reasoning, judgment, abstract thought registration, comprehension, learning, and use of language. Symptoms may take months to years to progress and they include poor judgment, clouding of consciousness and orientation, depression, agitation sleeplessness, Patient may become dependent of activities of daily living. Dementia may result from AIDS, chronic alcoholism, Alzheimer’s disease, vitamin B12 deficiency, carbon monoxide poising, hypothyroidism and subdural hematomas. 4.5 million People in the U.S are affected by dementia. 20-40% of patients with dementia are over the age of 85. (Tabor’s 2009) Some of the most common drugs used to treat dementia are Tacrine (Cognex), Donepezil (Aricept), Rivastigmine (Exelon), and Galantamine (Razadyne). When administering these medications to a patient it is important to remember that each...
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...its criminal and civil liability arising from the company’s unlawful promotion of certain prescription drugs. GlaxoSmithKline committed unethical behavior by neglecting to turn in all research on their pharmaceuticals. By them not turning in all the research it hid some information that was critical to rather or not the drug was legal and healthy for the prescribed patients. GlaxoSmithKline failed to report certain safety data that could have caused major harm to anybody that used their product. Blinded by the greed and wanting to produce a well profitable product, GlaxoSmithKline withheld the information and released their drugs. With the safety data withheld and the health care representatives still passing out drud samples to hospitals and clinics throughout the United States, this could have caused a significant medical problem. The possibility of the drug medically injuring a patient would be the worst situation imaginable. The patient is not the only one that could have been injured due to the lack of research GlaxoSmithKline announced about the product. The doctors and clinics who the patients received the drugs from would also be hurt. Granted the doctors and clinics would not be hurt physically, their reputation and image could be significantly damaged if they were the ones who prescribed the drugs to the patient that ended up dead, do to a side effect that the drug caused. Doctors and clinics could lose some previous patients and creditability, but one group of individuals...
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...Study drugs in the USA How much pressure is too much pressure? Family, friends, social events, hobbies, a job and outstanding grades – how much is too much for the average teenager? Nevertheless, does the enormous pressure justify the use of ‘’smart pills’’? What about ethics and standards? To the head of the class, but at what price? The non-fiction text ‘’Do ‘study’ Drugs’ Breed a Nation of Winners or – Cheaters?’’ written by David Sack and published in 2012 shows a great example of this increasing issue. That guides me to the genre and sender of the text, which is a non-fiction article written by David Sack. The article was published on Huffington Post website on July 19, 2012. The article is probably intended for young people/students to read, to show them the many consequences of ‘’study drugs/smart pills’’. The article is relevant due to the lack of knowledge on the topic ‘’study drugs’’, which is teenage students consuming prescription drugs to gain higher grades in school. The topic is conveyed negatively because it mostly focuses on the consequences instead of the good things. That leads me to the structure of the non-fiction text. In the beginning of the article, the author describes the current situation in USA by writing: ‘’ Is this obsession with achievement equipping our children for real life? Or are they simply getting the message that it’s no longer about how they play the game, but about winning at all costs? ‘’. Sack then explains the term ‘’study drugs’’/‘’smart...
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...Pill by Ken Blanchard and Marc Muchnick. They relay a parable of a pill that one can take that encompasses all of the attributes of a highly successful manager. Although many peoples’ stories warrant justifiable consideration, it is questionable to me as to whether the explanations of others are the truth. This is a difficult topic for me, and I believe that it would be difficult for most people. I did not realize that this book entailed actually taking a drug. This totally weirded me out. According to this book, it seems as though middle management is a bit ignored as long as they do their job acceptably. The Leadership Pill was a good book and not only made me think, it made me learn. These people wonder whether or not such a pill would be a miracle or a hindrance. It made me smile a bit when it spoke of its various hypothetical drug interactions. How nice it would be to simply be able to take a Leaderhip Pill, and then have everything work well. However, some people like me have a weird fear of drugs and would be afraid to take anything, well, at all. ( I would hate to see myself as a resistant old person. I hate taking my vitamins as it is. ) I really am glad that I was able to take this class. There are so many that I am required to take that just take the joy out of my life and make me question my sanity. I do not understand how anyone could have any sort of passion about finance. I often wonder if there is anyone else who wanted a marketing masters but...
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...tactics to motivate his audience to take such actions. A reformed drug addict can inspire teenagers to prevent drug abuse, for example, or a former managing director, the company can now talk to the vendors to boost morale. The ultimate goal of an effective motivational speaker is to convince his audience to do some kind of personal or professional change in themselves. A former New York detective named David Toma is perhaps one of the most recognized motivational speakers in the United States. Toma personally witnessed the devastating effects...
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... Anali Khalil Case Analysis 2 November 1, 2015 I. Client Psycho-Social Brandy is a 32-year-old Mexican mother of two, who is currently seeking treatment for heroine and alcohol use. Brandy was recently arrested for possession and distribution of heroin, and was court ordered to comply with substance-abuse classes. During intake, Brandy states that she has been using heroin for the last four years. Brandy states that after she had her twins, she felt very alone and overwhelmed. Although Brandy is still with the father of her children, she states that her significant other works 13 hour days, which gives her plenty of time to use. Aside from her regular heroine use, Brandy also states that she regularly drinks bottles of wine on a weekly basis. Brandy states that as a child, she remembers her mother regularly drinking wine, at times even sending her to the refrigerator to pour her another cup. Although Brandy has never been in trouble previously, she states she has considered treatment often. Brandy states that the longest time she has been sober from alcohol was for about 3 to 4 days. She states the longest she has not used heroin was 2 days. At this time, Brandy states that she wishes to get treatment for her heroin use. Brandy insists that her alcohol use does not negatively affect her, however not only did she lose her job due to an alcohol binge 3 years ago, but she also has had several marital issues that have put her on the brink of divorce. In addition, Brandy...
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...that’s what it’s all about. The idea of becoming a top athlete is a dream many athletes hope to achieve regardless of the means of achieving this dream. Many athletes resort to the use of performing enhancing drugs, steroids as such, to reach the top and become the best. The film, “Bigger, Faster, Stronger,” by Christopher Bell, released January 19, 2008, shares the struggle he and his brothers faced with the use of steroids while trying to become more like their idolized characters, such as Hulk Hogan, Rocky, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film is a sport documentary that shows the win at all cost lifestyle, that many athletes have taken in, from the viewpoint of bodybuilding and performance enhancing drugs. It also examines the inconsistency of the views on...
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...potential benefits and risks to each patient before prescribing medications. They understand that drugs affect the body in many ways and take into account things like the patient’s age, weight, and medical history; the drug’s form, dose, and possible side effects; and the potential for addiction. People who abuse drugs might not understand how these factors interact and put them at risk, or that prescription drugs do more than cause a high, help them stay awake, help them relax, or relieve pain. Personal data. Before prescribing a medication, doctors take into account a person's weight, how long they've been prescribed the medication, and what other medications they are taking. Someone abusing prescription drugs may overload their system or make themselves vulnerable to dangerous drug interactions that can cause seizures, coma, or even death. Form and dose. Doctors know how long it takes for a pill or capsule to dissolve in the stomach, release drugs to the bloodstream, and reach the brain. When abused, prescription drugs may be taken in inappropriate doses or by routes of administration that change the way the drugs act in the body and brain, presenting overdose risk. For example, when people who abuse OxyContin crush and inhale the pills, a 12-hour dose hits their central nervous system all at once—which increases the risk of addiction and overdose. Side effects. Prescription drugs are designed to treat a particular illness or condition, but they often have other effects on...
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...has a detailed history. | A patient has diabetes type 2. Patient has obesity problem. Patient has problem with insomnia | | | Surgeries | Year | Reason | Hospital | | n/a | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Other hospitalizations | Year | Reason | Hospital | 2012 | Hyperglycemia (High blood glucose) | Kennestone Hospital | 2013 | Vomiting and head ache, suspect of heart attack | Kennestone Hospital | 2013 | Hyperglycemia (High blood glucose), vomiting and head ache. | Kennestone Hospital | | | | | | | | Have you ever had a blood transfusion? Include date and number of tranfusions: | | Yes | | No | | List your prescribed drugs and over-the-counter...
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...Should Marijuana smoking be legalized? In human history, psychoactive consumption is one of the most ancient practices. Even in our society it is considered an illegal practice, although it is a common habit for some social groups. There have been several attempts to prevent the consumption of drugs. Despite the effort, so far all the policies raised have failed. The war on drugs primarily aimed the controversial drug marijuana, which is still the most used illegal drug throughout. Due to the consumption of this drug, our generation faces the challenge of deciding whether marijuana should remain illegal or must become legal. Usually, people do not know much about marijuana. Everyone thinks it is as harmful as heroin and cocaine. However, marijuana it is fully comparable with legal substances such as alcohol and tobacco, in terms of their impact and damage. I believe that marijuana should be legalized for the reasons I will explain in the following paragraphs. First, marijuana can be used for medical purposes. The use of marijuana for medical purposes is not a recent finding. The use of medical marijuana dates back around 5000 years. There are several writings from Western culture recommending the use of this substance for a variety of health problems and disorders. Today, many doctors agree on the use of marijuana as an alternative medicine because it can reduce the pain of many diseases. Marijuana is useful to relieve pain, nausea, glaucoma, and muscular problems. It is also...
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