Essay on Do School Sports Help Prevent Drug Usage

Years and years put to hard work and expansive research still struggle to find the answer to one of the most controversial and complicated struggles that our world has faced since the dawn of our species. Since religions were first invented, drugs were used for rituals, celebrations and as everyday habits. Nowadays, drugs are overtaking the world and its population. Just in the U.S, over 47 million people have experienced some type of illegal drugs and in 2011, around 7 million citizens were registered as drug addicts. Now, is this problem tackable? Are there proven ways to prevent drug usage? Recent surveys and experiments-over-time on students have shown simple yet powerful ways to address this problem. One of the top-used one was†¦show more content†¦In fact, David has done over 15 charities and opened 24 causes for UNICEF, Malaria No More, Help for Heroes, Unite Against AIDS and many more. He also created his own company for the needy: â€Å"Victoria and David Beckham Charitable Trust†. In the contemporary United States, â€Å"redskin† is often referred to as a racial slang; it’s considered to be extremely offensive: â€Å"an r-word for Native Americans equivalent to the n-word for African-Americans† (American Heritage). I believe and am sure that the football team â€Å"Redskin† has absolutely no intention to offend anyone and has no stereotypical connection to Native Americans simply because no text or description/discussion about the team points fingers at no one, making the name and logo politically - not socially - acceptable. The history behind this name goes back to 1967 when 65% of the team involved Indian players and that has nothing to do with any racial-related meanings. It’s the manager’s right to name the team after what they want since no law goes against that freedom. As controversial as it sounds, it’s acceptable and shouldn’t be considered a slur as it doesn’t insult anyone and has no specific meaning. It’s history is just like any team’s history. An example for an actually incorrect and politically inept name are the â€Å"London Rippers†, named after the famous serial killer â€Å"Jack the Ripper†. To choose between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, IShow MoreRelatedThe Problem Of Drug Education Program Plan1021 Words   |  5 PagesThere are many people who believe that by exposing children to any type of knowledge about drugs it is giving them permission to use them. They do not understand that by exposing the youth to the dangers of drug use it will help in prevent the use of drugs because they know the consequences and side effects. This Drug Education Program Plan will be implemented on middle aged children. During middle school years it can be hard for many kids trying to figure out where they fit in. 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