Analysis Of A Ban On Brain-Boosting Drugs By Matt Lamkin

As mentioned in Napoleons’ Button (Couteur and Burreson, 2003), ever since the discovery of penicillin, wound infection declines, saving plenty of lives, especially during the World War 2. The rapid advancement of drugs has indeed come a long way and even revolutionized the world. Drugs such as paracetemol helps to subside one’s fever and provide pain relief. On the other hand, drugs that are widely used illegally such as cocaine would be detrimental to one’s personal health when consumed. In any case, the mere existence of drugs is good in nature.

In today’s society individuals see taking steroids as a choice made by the individual as a way to enhance their performance. However, in “We, the Public, Place the best Athletes on a Pedestals”, William Moller, the author, argues that the pressure from others can lead to the abuse of steroids. Athletes are often consumed with the pressure to perform well, so the they begin to take steroids. Students are often up late because of the amount of things that they have to juggle in one day. By overworking the youth and pushing them to be number one at everything can lead to the usage of Ritalin.

Several students today use drugs to perform their best, when It comes to school exams or just assignments. In the article “Do study drugs Breed a Nation of Winners or – Cheaters?” The writer David Sack criticizes the new phenomenon called “study drugs”. It is called a critical article.

There’s no sugarcoating in the book; it’s brutally honest about the dangers of drugs. The topic is heavy, but the novel can help students learn how to talk about controversial issues in a respectful manner. It could also help understand why people start doing drugs even when they seem to have no problems in life. The novel could be a method to prevent, understand, and fight drug use indirectly.

Imagine blowing up a balloon, with every exhale of breath the balloon gets bigger. Similar to a balloon, with every year that passes grades inflate. In “Grade Inflation Gone Wild” by Stuart Rojstaczer, he discusses how the grading system has changed over the years. Rojstaczer’s overall purpose is to increase awareness of grade inflation and persuade his audience to take action. He argues that “changes in grading have had a profound influence on college life and learning” (2).

However, the many upsets that comes with the world draws a challenge. Drug addiction is a prime epidemic on the rise with little attention. In Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, he warns the people of the earth that one day drugs and or a drug will take over the human race due to a false sense of security and a lack of contentment. Sure, these substances may have a good use to them, but the real problem is the reason behind for taking drugs or alcohol. Huxley believes a universal drug will only bring true happiness and controllability because of an expected “emotion status” which in today’s modern society, it is slowly becoming true.

The Higher Education of Drinking College is a place for higher learning. It is a time when young adults are exploring themselves as individuals, expanding not only their academic horizons but for many, it’s their first time being on their own socially. Young adults find themselves making many decisions. These choices involve attending class, completing assignments and possibly engaging in behaviors that could impact their own personal health and safety. Sometimes they are faced with decisions that involve the use of various substances including alcohol.

The lack of knowledge concerning the effects Adderall has on one’s health and the misuse of the drug has led many students to believe that there are no negative side effects of the drug. The negative effects of Adderall on the human body outweigh the positive effects that are better known by college students. Ninety-five percent of the articles in media reports “mentioned at least one possible benefit of using prescription drugs for neuro-enhancement, but only fifty-eight percent mentioned any risks or side effects” (Lakhan). Since the negative effects of Adderall are not talked about much by the media not many college students are aware of what they are taking and what could happen. Negative side effects of Adderall and drugs similar to it

Performance-Enhancing Drugs Imagine a good friend past away after running an olympic race. Then later you found out his death was due to performance enhancing drugs. This is why Performance Enhancing Drugs should not be used. These drugs are unfair to other athletes. These drugs can be abused by students, and for that reason drug testing should be more intensive.

Many school systems have now begun to offer rewards to students who do well on test, writing papers, etc. The sole purpose of this method is to motivate kids to work harder in school on their exams and assignments. Although, this method seems to be a positive idea, it has become a controversial topic. While many think this idea encourages students to take the test more seriously, many others believe that the policy is unfair to students who struggle academically.

Drug abuse has a long history with some being accepted legally during the early days. These drugs are used in different ways from simple medication to treat illness and diseases as well as suppress other conditions that are life-style introduced. A drug is described as any other substance apart from food that by its very chemical nature affects the functioning structure of living organisms

The diversity of student backgrounds, abilities and learning styles makes each person unique in the way he or she reacts to information. The intersection of diverse student backgrounds and active learning needs a comfortable, positive environment in which to take root. Dr. King continues by explaining, “Education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals.” From back then to today’s society, kids are failing because they lack those morals that they need to succeed.

Banning Drugs in Sports A healthy mind come from a healthy body, this quote is used a lot whenever people want to live healthy and become disease free because having a good health have become a hard thing among people. There are many types of people in this world, there are people who are interested in nutrition and there are people who are interested in sports and nutrition. Those types of people are considered in the very top level of their good health, but having a very good health comes with a price. As people try to compete to be the best by using illegal methods such as using drugs in sport competitions or using drugs to enhance their athletic performance.

The normally taboo content and language that this book contains can be used to encourage students to not only talk, but inquire about these topics at school as well. With drug use becoming very popular

School safety is a very controversial topic in the U.S. There are many cases of people questioning the safety of schools. Recent school shootings raised concerns over school safety. While this has received a lot of attention, other things such as drugs, ara problem in schools. Even teachers have spoken out about the lack of safety of their schools.