Category: Abuse

  • The Consequences of Drug Abuse

    The Consequences of Drug Abuse Table of Contents Introduction Medical Consequences Consequences for Mental Health Social Consequences Conclusion Works Cited Introduction In some cases, the use of narcotic drugs has medical indications and takes place under the supervision of a doctor. Nevertheless, issues in which people use drugs illegally and become addicted are more common.…

  • Providing Protection to Federal Healthcare Programs

    Providing Protection to Federal Healthcare Programs Introduction The main purpose of federal anti-kickback laws is to provide protection to federal healthcare programs and patients from fraud relating to corruption on decisions of healthcare. Straightforward but broad, the law states that anyone who knowingly and willfully receives or pays anything of value to influence the referral…

  • New Revenue Recognition Guidance and the Potential for Fraud and Abuse: Article Analysis

    New Revenue Recognition Guidance and the Potential for Fraud and Abuse: Article Analysis The article New Revenue Recognition Guidance and the Potential for Fraud and Abuse: Are Companies and Auditors Ready? by Douglas R. Carmichael (2019) raises an essential topic of whether the guidance and a standard introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board meet…

  • Alcohol Abuse: the Economist Approach

    Alcohol Abuse: the Economist Approach Introduction To an economist, the problem of alcohol abuse is viewed as an externality in both consumption and production. The value to consumers is greater than the value to society. Alcohol consumption is linked to many social problems, and addressing these problems diverts a significant amount of resources that could…

  • Countering Workplace Abuse in Developing Countries

    Countering Workplace Abuse in Developing Countries Table of Contents Laws and Regulations Freedoms and Rights The Role of Western Countries International Companies Social Reforms Works Cited Laws and Regulations I will begin by introducing one of the main steps necessary for eradicating the problem of violence in the workplace in developing countries, which is the…

  • Accessory Plus Incorporateds Drug Abuse Case

    Accessory Plus Incorporateds Drug Abuse Case Table of Contents Overview of the case Drug abuse at the workplace and Americans with Disabilities Act. Recommendations References Overview of the case Drug addiction is an undesired incident in any given work environment. For a company to deal with incidences of drug abuse and related incidences in the…

  • Power Abuse and the Means to Avoid It

    Power Abuse and the Means to Avoid It Abstract Despite numerous attempts to control the actions of those beholding power, power abuse remains one of the notorious elements of everyday reality. On the one hand, corruption is an inevitable stage of evolution of a regular person who suddenly gained too much power to be able…

  • Substance Abuse: Alcohol and Drugs in the Movie Ray

    Substance Abuse: Alcohol and Drugs in the Movie Ray The movie Ray by Taylor Hackford depicts the life journey of Ray Charles, a famous American pianist, and singer. The plot evolves as Charles grows up, from the age of seven when he loses his vision to adulthood when he tours across the United States as…

  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the Workplace

    Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the Workplace Table of Contents Drug Testing Policy Challenges Test for Alcohol Use Conclusion References Employees should have high concentration levels while in the workplace. Therefore, companies strive to reduce the distractions to employees. Reduction in distractions increases the productivity of the employees. In addition, it increases the safety levels…

  • Battery Domestic Violence Laws In Nevada

    Battery Domestic Violence Laws In Nevada Policy Identification In 2010, Nevada changed the Battery Domestic Violence Laws making it illegal to touch someone forcefully without consent. The NRS 200.481 is the law for the crime of battery in the state of Nevada (Berkheiser 65). There are court cases dating back to the mid 1900s when…