Essays about: "War on Drugs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words War on Drugs.

  1. 1. The Contemporary Discourse of American Supervised Injection Facilities : An analysis of the conversation surrounding the implementation of supervised injection facilities in New York City

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : William Livingston; [2023]
    Keywords : addiction treatment; harm reduction; supervised injection; USA; New York City public policy;

    Abstract : This paper explores the discourse surrounding the introduction of supervised injection facilities (SIF) in New York City following their recent introduction in November 2021.  The contemporary debate surrounding SIF in New York is more diverse than may be assumed, even within a seemingly liberal city in the United States, as there are many competing perspectives which make broad categorizations of the discourse difficult. READ MORE

  3. 2. Emergency Powers & Human Rights: Shield or Sword? Analysing the emergency powers paradox in a Southeast Asian context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Paola Zuleta; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The state of emergency – the governmental provision of imposing exceptional powers applicable to emergencies – is a characteristic shared by a majority of national governments. The possibility to invoke emergency provisions, albeit necessary, is inherently vulnerable to abuse. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Guide: A Journey Through Holistic Healing

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Stefan Johanson; [2021]
    Keywords : Holistic Medicine; Pharmaceutical Industry; War on Drugs; Hallucinogens; Narcotics; Healthcare System;

    Abstract : The Graphic Journalism genre is emerging with influences from war reportage with authors like Joe Sacco. I would like to address and report the “War on Drugs” from small first hand experiences, personal connections, and a genuine deep desire to see the healthcare and justice system change. READ MORE

  5. 4. Finding a Way Out of the Weeds : The effect legalization of recreational marijuana has on unemployment and arrests – are there any racial disparities?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Maya Heyman; [2020]
    Keywords : Legalization; Recreational marijuana; Unemployment; Arrest rates; United States; Colorado; Difference-in-difference;

    Abstract : The United States has long waged war against drugs resulting in, amongst other things, theworld’s largest prison population and costing society billions of dollars yearly. As a possible solution to the problem, legalization of recreational marijuana has emerged with Colorado as a pioneering state. READ MORE

  6. 5. Perceptions of Rodrigo Duterte among his Filipino supporters living in Sweden and the Philippines

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Daria Malmgren; [2019]
    Keywords : the Philippines; Duterte; the war against drugs; charismatic leadership; behaviouralapproach; attributive approach; populism; penal populism; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis draws on eleven semi-structured interviews with Duterte supporters. It analyses how the president is perceived by Filipinos, more specifically by those who support him and live in Sweden and the Philippines, in order to provide an in-depth understanding of the appeal of Duterte to his supporters. READ MORE