Second is that the removal of these programs means that a large number of jobs will be lost across the country. ... These programs will be the first things to be cut and San Francisco will loose at least 300 jobs. In many cases the lower paid, young, and less senior employees will be among those who loose there jobs. ... Herbert states that these young adults do not have aspirations of the perfect job, buying a house, or even falling in love. ... Creating a support programs has been proven more effective then incrimination and alienation. ...

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In line with the reasoning that cognitive-behavioural strategies have shown the greatest potential for reducing harmful behaviours, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) may be an effective intervention on Shelley's behaviour. ... Cognitive and Behavioral Aspects In order for treatment to be effective, an understanding of the etiology of the maladaptive behaviours has to first occur. ... In the case of Shelley, social services had most likely referred her for treatment in an exchange for a council flat and job opportunities. ...

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Doctors and researchers report that marijuana is effective in lowering internal eye pressure associated with glaucoma. ... With the production of marijuana, many jobs will become available and many multi-billion dollar companies would arise and therefore, have the money stay in this country instead of having it all imported from foreign countries. ... Jobs will be created and taxes will be collected. ... Jobs will be abundant and companies will flourish in producing all the products associated with hemp. 2. ...

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To be fully effective, the commercial targets many different groups of people. ... As despicable as this reminder is, its purpose is effective and clear. ... Despite being apparently erroneous, the messages do a wonderful job of stirring emotions. ...

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The government has taken it into it's hands to control an aspect of it's citizens lives that it has no right encroaching on, and it's doing a very poor job of it. ... This is an incredulous amount to spend on a project that has shown absolutely no sign of being effective. ... They will have to ignore the fact that the Drug War has been one of the most costly, and least effective programs in our countries history. ...

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When prescription drugs are used to treat medical conditions for which they were approved at the recommended dosage, these drugs are safe and effective. ... A risk of abusing drugs is letting them get in the way of the ability to hold a job. ... This is much harder for single mothers who have to handle their job, home, and children while being on drugs. More than often women lose their jobs and begin receiving government assistance, which then becomes a bigger problem. Adding more people to the government assistance program and once they lose their job the drugs could potentially become...

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Completing high school or at least getting your G.E.D. is a definite must for almost every job that can allow you to support yourself. ... Meeting with your guidance counselor is your own job. Even getting down to the basics, ENROLLING is your own job. ... Most jobs that allow you to support a family - have a car, a house, television, electricity "require a college degree." ... The authors from the article "Medical Marijuana: Clearing Away the Smoke " also wrote: "Anorexia, early satiety, weight loss and cachexia are prevalent in late stage cancer and advanced HIV disease, but there are f...

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The Right Decision Cannabis-hemp is a natural substance that has been grown for thousands of years for many different purposes. Cannabis-hemp is more commonly referred to as marijuana, and only in recent decades has it become illegal in the United States of America. It is often smoked for its pleasure giving effects of euphoria, but this is not its only use. Lately, marijuana laws have been a very common controversial topic on the news and in the political arena. Much of the new debate and interest was sparked by a recent vote; in November 1996, California voters decided to allow pati...

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NORML argued that marijuana is therapeutic in numerous serious ailments, less toxic, and in many cases more effective than conventional medicines. ... A cannabinoid could potentially be useful under any of the following circumstances: There is a medical condition for which it is more effective than any currently available medication. ...

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Furthermore, drug legalization is not as cost-effective as Szasz alleges. ... The DEA says that legalizing drugs will cost society between $140 and $210 billion a year in lost productivity and job related accidents. ...

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If this is the case, how can a person that is under the influence of drugs be expected to last at a job for a long period of time? ... "Even if we increase the number of treatment slots "as we should "we would have to do something to make treatment more effective- (Wilson, 340). ...

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The Drug Enforcement Administration The topic that I was assigned to write about was Federal Agency. Of the many agencies available to write about I chose the Drug Enforcement Administration, (DEA) which enforces controlled substance laws. Throughout this paper I will discuss some interesting parts of the DEA including the history of the DEA, responsibilities and objectives of the DEA, problems the DEA faces and how the DEA works cooperatively with local law enforcement agencies. The DEA is an important link in drug prevention in and around the United States. They are specifically involve...

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