According to a recent study, 55% of teens have tried drugs for the first time because of peer pressure (Foundation for a Drug-Free World). This study shows that the reason why students do drugs in schools is because they are pressured by their friends. Peer...
Performance enhancers are illegal drugs that can improve physical activity, like in sports or bodybuilding. Many athletes, especially in pro-sports, use performance-enhancing drugs. Athletes’ don’t take these drugs to level the field; they do it to get an advantage. The end game will eventually end...
Since the earliest days of government benefits, when homes of welfare recipients were inspected by social workers for cleanliness, the poor have been asked to prove their worth in order to receive help from the state. Have you ever stopped and thought about how much...
The pharmacy and drugstore industry is predominantly dominated by a duopoly consisting of Walgreens Boots Alliance and CVS Health Corporation, which make up just over 60% of the market share. Surprisingly, this industry is becoming increasingly competitive attributable to more cost effective competitors such as...
Canada continues to face an ever-increasing opioid overdose catastrophe that has claimed more than 8000 lives in the country since 2016 (Strike & Watson, 2019). Opioids are effective drugs that are used by most Canadians for pain management. However, it can cause a variety of...
Drug testing in high school athletes has been a controversial topic for many years. Some argue that it is necessary to ensure fair competition and promote a drug-free environment, while others believe it infringes on the rights of students and creates a stigma around drug...
Introduction The welfare system serves as a safety net for individuals and families experiencing financial hardships. It aims to provide temporary assistance to help recipients regain stability and self-sufficiency. Recently, the debate over drug testing welfare recipients has gained momentum, with proponents arguing it ensures...
Imagine a world where a woman’s body becomes a battleground for the consequences of nuclear warfare. In “The Clan of One Breasted Woman,” Terry Tempest Williams explores the devastating effects of nuclear testing in Utah and its impact on her family’s health. This essay aims...
