Addiction Essays

Abstract Smoking cessation refers to the attempt to either stop smoking or to quit smoking. There are so many people who are struggling to stop smoking but only very few manage to control it. Some people who try to quit smoking only stop for a while and they end up …

The infamous Medellín Cartel was a network of drug smugglers that was founded in the Colombian city of Medellín in the mid-1970s by the notorious Pablo Escobar. Escobar, known as El Doctor to the people of Medellín, was a ruthless criminal with a keen eye for public relations, bribing the …

Introduction Legalizing marijuana for specific illnesses such as cancer and HIV/depression is a controversial subject among people today. Authorities and many researchers have led to the belief that all use of marijuana is harmful. However, other reports from studies have claimed that the use of the cannabis for some particular …

The United States and Mexican governments have been agitated by the upsurge in drug violence and kidnappings in the Mexican Border.  Tony Garza, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, attest that he could promote or raise a travel alert for the United States citizens traveling in Mexico, specifically in Ciudad Juarez.  …

Introduction             Among the major health issues affecting the American citizen and other world citizens, tobacco has taken the lead. Millions of people are dying from tobacco related illnesses irrespective of major campaigns to warn people of the dangers of cigarette smoking and most victims do not live to tell …

Drugs are substances that are used to treat diseases, to relieve pain and even to prevent illnesses. It can be obtained with physician’s prescription after consultation  and some are dispensed easily over the counter  in a drug store, or it can also be available somewhere else. This is the easiest …

As the more stable counterpart to an inconsistent southern neighbor, the United States has always had a suspicious outlook towards Mexico. In recent years, the boost in illegal immigration, the unstable economies in both countries and the issues resulting from drug use and trade have added tension to the already …

Introduction In this modern age, health has become a concern in gigantic proportions. Keeping well means more than eating the right kind of foods and proper exercise. Wellness involved the making sure that one has the right kind of health insurance, access to the best professional care, is near to …

            The first time I had a cigarette I was with friends at a small party after a concert. Everyone at the party was sociably drinking (wine) and many were smoking.  I had had many opportunities before, some when I was very young, but this time I decided to try …

Introduction Generic drugs contain the same active ingredients as the brand itself but crucially form a marketing perpective they are not brand named medications themselves.  Generic drugs have become more and more popular in recent years but unfortunately this proliforation has been dominated by unscrupulous groups who are not in …