COMM146 UC San Diego Drugs and Substance Abuse Research Proposal

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Hong 1 Zhen Hong Professor Diego Comm 146 May 19, 2019 Annotated Bibliography Galvin, G. (2019, May, 19) Drugs the Top Killer of Pregnant Women, New Moms in Utah. U.S News. Retrieved from https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiestcommunities/articles/2019-05-09/drugs-the-top-killer-of-pregnant-women-newmoms-in-utah In this news article, the author is of the perspective that drug abuse and addictions detrimental to the lives of pregnant women. The author presents that were the top killer of pregnant women or new mothers in Utah and those healthcare professionals may have missed opportunities to help. The author reports that the rising population of women using illegal drugs while pregnant and in Utah, many women who were pregnant lost their lives due to a drug overdose. In this article, the author presents professional language and so uses ethos to appeal to the audience. The author presents the research findings from credible institutions such as the University of Utah School of medicine. Grant, B. (2014 Nov, 12) Chronic Weed Use Shrinks Brain Region. The Scientist. https://www.the-scientist.com/the-nutshell/chronic-weed-use-shrinks-brain-region36438 In this article, the author seemingly presents the perspective that chronic consumption of marijuana has negative impacts on the brains of the user. According to this article, long term Hong 2 marijuana smokers have less gray matter in their orbital frontal cortex than nonsmokers, but the other circuits may compensate by increasing connectivity. In this article, the author uses formal and professional language to attract the audience. On the other hand, the author tries to use an emotional appeal by presenting the accounts of individuals who were once chronic marijuana smokers. The author also uses the picture of marijuana to enforce his arguments and appeal to the audience. Hamilton, I. (2019, MAY 2). Yes, drug use is a class issue – and it is the middle class who have the most to answer for. Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/middle-class-cocaine-users-war-on-drugssajid-javid-a8896241.html From this article, the perspective the author is that drug abuse is a common problem that is facing the middle class. The author argues that class determines how we frame the use of drugs and how we can access it. The middle-class people have the resources that make it easier for them to access any illegal drugs and use them privately. In this article, the reporter assumes a formal language as an appeal to the audience. The author, however, does not include pictorial information in this article Katie, O. (2019 May 17) British people get drunk more often than everyone else in the world, study reveals s. Independent. Retrieved fromhttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/alcohol-drinkinguk-survey-world-alcohol-consumption-a8915206.html Hong 3 In this news article, the author seems to be supporting the findings of a survey which indicated that get drunk more often than everyone else in the world. According to this new article, a study conducted about drinking behaviors in 36 countries revealed that Britons led the way for how frequent the citizens reported getting drunk. The author uses a formal language as part of his ethos appeal to the audience. The official language that the author uses explains that he targets an informed audience with knowledge. The author also uses images of propelling drinking in parties and alcohol in bars to enhance the understanding of his argument through the post. National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. (2018). Effects of Drug Abuse and Addiction. https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/substance-abuse-treatmentprograms/effects-of-drug-abuse/ In this article, the author takes an informative and educational perspective. Trying to educate and inform the audience about the consequences of drug abuse on health. According to this article, the substance use disorder is associated with various short and long term health issues which vary depending on the type of the drug and the period of usage. In this article, the author uses a professional language. The author also uses the picture of a healthcare practitioner addressing a patent to appeal to the audience through ethos and pathos. Robinson, L. Smith, M. & Segal, J.( 2018) Drug Abuse and Addiction Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use and Addiction https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/drug-abuse-and-addiction.htm/ Hong 4 This is an academic article in which the authors attempt to examine the issue of drugs and substance abuse. In this article, The author seemingly assumes an educative tone in which their aim seems to educate their audience more about the problem of drug and substance abuse, particularly regarding the road to addiction. In this article, the author also uses formal language to present their ideas to the audience constructively. In this article, the author effectively exploits ethos appeal in which their qualification as university professors expresses the credibility of their arguments to the audience. To further ensure emotional appeal, the authors have used a picture of a somehow depressed woman to emotionally appeal to the audience. Young, S. (2017, June 1) privileged kids are more likely to have drug and alcohol problems, a study finds. Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/lifestyle/privileged-kids-rich-drug-alcohol-problems-study-arizona-fake-ids-moneyincome-a7766906.html In this article, the author takes an informative perspective in which he attempts to pass information to the audience about the vulnerability of privileged children to drugs and substance abuse. The author in this article uses profession language. The author also uses ethos appeal by presenting studies from recognizable universities such as Arizona state university. In this article, the author uses the image of a kid holding alcohol, and cigarette on his hands to reinforce his argument and to further appeal to the audience emotionally. Hong 5 References Galvin, G. (2019, May, 19) Drugs the Top Killer of Pregnant Women, New Moms in Utah. U.S NEWS. Retrieved from https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiestcommunities/articles/2019-05-09/drugs-the-top-killer-of-pregnant-women-new-moms-inutah Grant, B. (2014 Nov, 12) Chronic Weed Use Shrinks Brain Region. The Scientist. https://www.the-scientist.com/the-nutshell/chronic-weed-use-shrinks-brain-region-36438 Hamilton, I. (2019, May 2). Yes, drug use is a class issue – and it is the middle class who have the most to answer for. Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/middle-class-cocaine-users-war-on-drugs-sajidjavid-a8896241.html National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. (2018). Effects of Drug Abuse and Addiction. https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/substance-abuse-treatmentprograms/effects-of-drug-Abuse/ Robinson,l. Smith, M. & Segal, J. (2018) Drug Abuse and Addiction Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use and Addiction. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/addictions/drug-abuse-and-addiction.htm/ Young, S. (2017, June 1). Privileged kids are more likely to have drug and alcohol problems, a study finds. Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/lifestyle/privileged-kids-rich-drug-alcohol-problems-study-arizona-fake-ids-money-incomea7766906.html
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Drugs and substance abuse is a severe problem that has adverse impacts on the lives of
individuals and the entire society. Across the globe, the problem contributes to significant loss of
lives and even affects metal and social functioning of individual resulting in the negative social
impacts.
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