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Recreational Drugs, 2006.
A discussion regarding the legalization of recreational drugs.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the issue of the legalization of recreational drugs. According to this paper, the use of recreational drugs has become increasingly popular in the United States and there is no compelling reason to believe that this trend will not continue. The paper examines the arguments in favor of recreational drug legalization versus the arguments against the legalization of recreational drug use. Specifically, the paper considers the costs of enforcing tough laws against the legalization of recreational drugs and weigh this cost against the social and fiscal price society pays as a result of individuals engaging in pernicious behavior brought about at least in part by the abuse of recreational drugs.
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Medicinal and Recreational Purposes of Drugs, 2002.
A study of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, morphine and heroin, outlining their medicinal and recreational purposes.
2,353 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses five drugs (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, morphine and heroin) commonly used for recreation and examines their medical effects. The writer describes each drug, its legal status and illustrates its uses as medical agents. The paper explains that the complex interaction of social acceptance, proven benefits as a medical agent, and potential side effects (including addiction) all played an important role in determining if a specific drug is used as a medical agent in today?s health care system.
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"Alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, morphine and heroin have all been used extensively as medical agents. All five drugs have also been used extensively for recreational purposes. As a result of their known adverse effects, marijuana, cocaine, morphine and heroin were all made illegal. However, alcohol remains legal. There is a resurgence of interest in the medical effects of marijuana, cocaine and morphine."
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Drug Legalization, 2006.
A look at both sides of the debate concerning the legalization of recreational drugs.
818 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper examines the arguments both in favor of legalizing recreational drug use and in opposition to its legalization. The author of the paper then draws his own conclusion, based on the arguments reviewed, that for the overall good of society, we should not decriminalize illicit narcotics.
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"In 1920 the sale and consumption of alcohol was criminalized across the United States pursuant to the 18th Amendment. Consumer demand nevertheless presented a ripe opportunity for criminal usurpation of the illicit production and distribution of alcohol. Consequently, by the time Prohibition was subsequently repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933, the criminal enterprises that it had spawned were so firmly entrenched into the landscape of the American economy that most of them still retain considerable power even today (Dershowitz, 2002)."
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Lifestyle Drugs, 2005.
A discussion on the importance of recreational and life style drugs.
2,220 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines how the expanding number of lifestyle drugs can soon be expected to reach the consumer driven marketplace. It looks at how this expanding availability of drugs that can be used to change appearance, cognitive and physical capacities is changing the social fabric of culture and poses a difficult challenge to healthcare service providers. It also discusses whether there is any actual physiological need for lifestyle drugs and contends that lifestyle drugs are a fact of modern culture and will continue to play an ever-increasing role in economy-health-society model.
Outline
Defining Lifestyle Drugs
Implications Inherent in the Definition of Lifestyle Drugs
Pharmacological Approaches to Problems of Lifestyle Choice
Consequences of Increasing Usage
Economic Considerations
Misuse of Lifestyle Drugs
Lifestyle Drug-Substitution Strategy
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"A key element in the consideration of lifestyle drugs is how they are to be paid for. These new lifestyle drugs come at a time when health care budgets are universally stretched, funding of these drugs could only come at the expense of other more traditional medical treatments.
Lifestyle drugs which address impotence, hair loss, smoking cessation and obesity are rapidly increasing their market share of the pharmaceutical market (Dickman, 2001). In this regard, the pharmaceutical industry has made significant increases to their direct to consumer advertising, from 790million USD in 1996 to 1.8billion USD in 1999 in America alone (IMS Health Report, 2000). In the UK it was predicted that sildenafil alone would cost the health care system 1.3billion GBP (Beecham, 1999), actual costings so far haven't reached these proportions. However, health care budgets could be threatened by wide spread use of lifestyle drugs, especially since sildenafil is only the first of a new wave of lifestyle drugs. "
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Drugs and Narcotics, 2002.
An insight into different types of drugs and narcotics and their influence.
1,485 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses how people of all societies and nationalities take drugs for different purposes ranging from spiritual to medical to recreational. It shows how all known drugs can be categorized into groups such as stimulants, steroids, depressants or hallucinogens etc. and examines some of their short and long term physical and psychological effects. It looks at some of the legal aspects of drugs and the problems of trafficking (illegal mobilization), focusing on some of the offending countries.
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"The substance in cigarettes that causes addiction to tobacco is known as nicotine. If smoked for a short time, nicotine aids its users in relaxing. It initially causes a rush of adrenaline, the substance released when you are excited. However it cause an increase in basal metabolic rate meaning that you lose weight without doing any work. This is not a safe way of losing weight, nonetheless; because concurrently it also effects the release of insulin, the substance that stores excess glucose, and makes a person hyperglycemic. "
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Psychology of Drugs and Human Behavior, 2008.
This paper discusses whether psychoactive drug use is synonymous with dependence.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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In this article, the writer notes that psychoactive drugs act upon the human central nervous system, altering brain function and impacting on mood and behavior. The writer discusses that though some psychoactive drugs are legal and prescribed as medication, while some are illegal and are used as a form of recreation for users. The writer then points out that current research suggests that these drugs can sometimes lead to dependence and addiction issues. The writer also discusses that mood and behavior-altering drugs have therefore garnered significant media attention as harmful solutions to problems which could be solved through non-medicinal methods.
Outline:
Introduction
Psychoactive Drugs: Theories of Addiction
Conclusion
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"Though the researchers agree that this is true, they believe that psychoactive drug addiction is a real issue that has numerous causal factors. The most notable of these, according to Nesse and Berridge, is the tendency for psychoactive drugs to create a brain signal that creates a false indication of a huge fitness benefit. This then changes behavior propensities, increasing drug-seeking behaviours in frequency and displacing more adaptive behaviours. This issue is seen by the researchers as being part of an overall addiction modern society has to fitness-decreasing incentives such as video games and snack foods. Such addictions, Nesse and Berridge maintain, are a mismatch between our bodies and our modern environments, which causes behavioural and medical problems."
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The Liability to Persons Entering Property for Recreational Purposes., 2002.
A discussion of the liability on both sides to persons entering property for recreational purposes with an emphasis on the laws in the state of California.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper investigates the topic of liability in respect to how those that enter into properties for recreational purposes can successfully sue the owner and/ or operator of a recreational facility, as well as the laws that protect the owner and/ or operator from litigation. This topic is examined in respect to the state of California and the liability issues held by both the persons using the recreational facility and those that own and operate this facility.
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Recreational Summer Camps, 2005.
This paper discusses the funding for non-profit and for-profit recreational summer camps.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper explores the revenue streams available to non-profit and for-profit summer camps. The author emphasizes the need to diversify revenue streams as much as possible while simultaneously building professional and personal relationships within the local community. The paper suggests that a close attention to detail can have great rewards down the road.
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"Types of funding for non-profit and profit recreational summer camps There are a variety of different funding mechanisms in place for non-profit and profit-based recreational summer camps; it is simply a matter of digging sufficiently to find what revenue streams are most viable for your organization - and what revenue streams are most dependable. This research paper explores several avenues that are available to summer camp directors eager to ensure that the future of his or her camp is not compromised by a lack of finances. As should become apparent, the more revenue streams that a camp is able to tap into, the more likely it is that that camp will be able to survive the inevitable vicissitudes of government and state funding that inevitably arise. With that in mind, it is to a discussion of summer camp funding that this paper now turns."
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Recreational Food Service, 1996.
Laws, regulations & controls protecting consumers from food-borne illness at public events. Sanitary food cleaning, handling, storage & preparation and personal hygiene.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 9 sources, $ 103.95
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"RECREATIONAL FOOD SERVICE: LAWS, REGULATION, AND CONTROL
Introduction
This research reviews laws, regulations, and controls applicable to recreational food service operations. With gross sales of $4.9 billion in 1995, the recreational segment of the food service industry held a market share of 1.7 percent of the total food service industry (Bartlett, 1996, p. 48). Segment sales growth in 1995 was 2.5 percent over 1994 levels.
The recreational segment of the food service industry is subject to the same general laws, regulation, and control as applies to all operators in the food service industry (Bartlett, 1996, p. 44). Because recreational food service operations typically are located within other facilities, as opposed to being stand-alone.."
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Therapeutic Recreation and Physical Disabilities, 2007.
This paper discusses the benefits of therapeutic recreation for people with physical disabilities.
2,381 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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In this paper, the advantages of therapeutic recreation for people with physical disabilities are analyzed. The paper discusses how recent legislation forbidding discrimination against those with disabilities has impacted this field. The legislation has stimulated recreational therapists, specialists and educators alike to take on a more active role in providing a wide range of physical and recreational activities for people who have physical disabilities. These activities typically work to help promote the quality of life among people who have disabilities and improve participation, interaction and understanding among their able bodied peers.
Outline:
Causes and Characteristics of Population - Physically Disabled
Importance of Recreation for Population
Role and Place of Recreation in Life
Overview of Legislation Affecting Disabled
Role and Use of Therapeutic Recreation
Specific Recreation Activities to Improve Functioning
Conclusions
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"A person who has a physical disability may be defined in multiple ways. Henderson (1999) suggests that a disability can be defined "as a physical or mental impairment that restricts one or more aspects of a person's life" (22). This definition is supported by others who suggest that people who are disabled generally are limited with respect to their ability to participate in certain physical and recreation activities; this suggests a need to explore new ways for identifying how to help people who are disabled experience a full range of activities including physical and therapeutic recreational activities (Henderson, 2002; Austin & Crawford, 1996; Smith, Austin & Kennedy, 1996). "
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Prescription Drug Addiction, 2006.
A discussion regarding addiction to prescription medication.
4,615 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 119.95
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This paper takes a look at addiction to prescription drugs. According to the paper, many people are addicted to pain relieving drugs such as OxyContin. The paper reports that according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly one-quarter of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 take painkillers for recreational purposes.
Outline:
A Brief History of Substance Abuse
What is Addiction?
Drugs with Addictive Potential
Prescription Drug Abuse by Adolescents, Women, and the Elderly
Drug Seekers
Pharmaceutical Involvement
Society's Role: A Pill for Every Ill
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"Generally, addicts prefer drugs that have "a rapid onset of action, high potency, brief duration of action, high purity, water solubility (for intravenous use) or high volatility (ability to vaporize if smoked)" (Longo et al, 2000, p. 2402). Among benzodiazepines, Valium, Ativan and Xanax cross the blood-brain barrier more rapidly and have a high potential for abuse. Longo argues that a significant number of addicts started out using street drugs and progressed to prescription drugs as they became chronically ill. Sometimes, prescription drugs are used in conjunction with street drugs to heighten euphoric effects, alleviate withdrawal symptoms, augment alcohol effects synergistically, or temper cocaine highs."
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PCP: The Most Dangerous Drug, 2005.
Argues that PCP is the most dangerous drug in the world.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper argues that, solely based on its chemical effects and the potential for violence and crime which it can hold, PCP is the most dangerous drug available on the market for addicts and recreational users, alike. The effects of PCP are discussed, as are a couple of recent criminal cases that have been tied to the use (or misuse) of this illegal and unpredictable substance.
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"Some might say that the most dangerous drug is crack cocaine. This could be argued as fact because of the awful effects it has had on America's inner cities and ghettos, how it has created addicts in nearly every metropolitan area and created thriving crime-related business for gangs and organized crime. Some might say that alcohol is the most dangerous drug, albeit a legal substance, as it probably leads to more deaths, from disease or accidents than any illegal drug. The same can be said for the legal drug nicotine, whose negative health effects are now widely known and warned against by medical authorities. Yet, this paper will argue that, solely based on its chemical effects and the potential for violence and crime which it can hold, PCP is the most dangerous drug available on the market for addicts and recreational users, alike."
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Leisure and Recreation, 2006.
This paper establishes a professional philosophy for the value of leisure and recreation.
1,135 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that, whereas the Japanese have incorporated the importance of recreation and leisure into their national culture and identity, some Americans feel guilty about recreation and leisure activities because of a residual effect of the Puritan work ethic, which equates having fun with laziness. The author points out, by examining research studies, that recreation and leisure are important to every culture because they contribute positively to the individual, the community and the environment. The paper stresses that American society needs to change its definition of recreation and leisure from being activities that are "squeezed in" during moments of free time to being activities that are made a priority because of their numerous benefits.
Table of Contents:
Individual Benefits
Community Building
Environmental Benefits
Conclusion
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"Research by Iwaski, et. al. demonstrated that male and female managers in stressful positions who choose to make leisure a priority find that it becomes an invaluable coping tool. While there do appear to be gender differences in the types of activities selected, both men and women expressed that their recreation and leisure activities were critical to their physical and professional survival. And, although children have not yet entered the competitive corporate world, a similar study by Caldwell et.al. found that middle school students who regularly participated in positive recreation and leisure activities found that they became more efficient and better focused, more aware of their community, and perhaps less likely to participate in substance use and abuse."
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Early Mountain Recreation in Canada, 2007.
A discussion of the development of recreation in Canada and the activities on Hollyburn Ridge, British Columbia.
1,452 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 26 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses early mountain recreation in Canada with a focus on the activities on Hollyburn Ridge, British Columbia. It first describes the effects of climate, geography and natural resources on the history and development of recreation in Canada. The paper then argues that the activities of the pioneers of recreational sport run parallel to national historic highlights in the establishment of Canada as a nation and therefore are key in the building of the nation. The paper contains a map and photographs in an appendix.
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"In conclusion, the scenic beauty and natural wonders of snow covered mountains have long been to people a compelling force. The development of Canadian mountain recreation parallels the development of Canada as a country. This is evident specifically in the areas of economics, the role of immigrants and women, the Canadian Pacific Railway, The Cold War, The Great Depression, and the emerging environmental movement. Participation was a quest for freedom and spiritual renewal. The activities of everyday Canadians from coast to coast who participated in mountain climbs, skiing and cabin building played a role in Canada as it made the complex climb to become a nation."
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Parks and Recreation, 2007.
This paper discusses the operation of parks and recreation centers, focusing on funding issues.
2,055 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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In this article, the writer discusses various types of funding that are crucial to operating recreation and leisure agencies. The first section of this work is a reflection on fund raising requirements for children participating in extracurricular activities. Secondly, this essay discusses a leisure agency and describes the income courses of the agency. A revenue structure graph is included with the details behind the funding sources.
Outline:
Objective
Fund raising - Reflection on Requirements of Fundraising for Participation
Oregon State Park and Recreation Master Plan
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"Fundraising has traditionally been a part of children's participation in extracurricular activities such as youth sports. In fact, there has never been a question of whether fundraising would take place or not as it is simply a given or assumed as part of the youth sports participation process. Fundraising may be in the form of selling candy bars, calendars, or raffle tickets. Fundraising may also take the form of bake sales, marathon runs with sponsors and even sponsored bike rides with the sponsor paying the participant per mile that recorded covered on the bicycle during the ride. Fundraising is an inherent part of youth sports and other extracurricular activities and has been for a very long time. Fundraising takes place for reasons that are clearly good reasons. First, participation in extracurricular activities or youth sports requires that each child have a uniform, shoes, safety-gear, and other various items that are required for same and healthy participation in the youth sport or activity. Many children come from families that have several more children who also participate in youth sports or extracurricular activities."
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