Direct to consumer advertising Direct to consumer advertising is not a common practice in most countries in the world. However, in New Zealand and the USA, the practice is legal, and this fact allows the manufacturers or sellers of drugs to advertise to consumers as their patients (Ritter et al., 2017). This practice enables the promotion of the use of certain drugs to consumers by giving balanced information on its risks and advantages. Impact Significantly, various effects are visible in the community as a result of this practice. For instance, there has been a rise in cases of self-prescription among individuals in the community. As a result of the excessive information on the effects and contents of the drugs, the consumers do not seek professional advice (Hudson et al., 2016). Virtually, by advertising to consumers as patients and not professionals, already eliminates the professionals and goes directly to the patient. In essence, the rise in cases of misuse of over the counter drugs, which is widely becoming viewable as drug abuse may be attributed to this practice. Most drug abusers…

Rhetorical analysis of JF Kennedy speech Introduction John F. Kennedy was elected as United States 35th president in 1960 and became one of the youngest US presidents ever. During his tenure as the president, he renewed the public service sector and gave federal support to the organizations that championed for civil rights (The White House, 2020). He was involved in trying to stop the cold war tensions that were being experienced in the areas of Cuba and Vietnam. His position as the president of the United States was cut short following his assassination in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963. His death shocked many people across the globe and to date he is ranked as the most loved presidents in the history of the United States John F. Kennedy speech on Historical factor One of the addresses of John F Kennedy about that he urged the Americans to forget about their historical backgrounds and work towards the development of the United States was delivered during his inauguration on January 20, 1961, when he took the oath of office. What most…

Opioids addiction Thesis statement: Opioids addiction has adverse health effects especially when used for non-medical purposes. Addressing the issue may be possible by seeking medical treatment and behavioral changes. Dole, V.P.; Nyswander, M.; and Kreek, M.J. Narcotic blockade. Archives of Internal Medicine 118:304–309, 2016. Print. Opioid addiction refers to a chronic/long-lasting disease which may lead to major health, social as well as economic problems or concerns. Opioids refer to a class of drugs which act on the nervous system to produce a feeling(s), of pain relief or even pleasure. However, some of the opioids drugs might be legally prescribed by the providers of healthcare to manage some chronic or severe pains. The most commonly prescribed opioids for managing chronic pains include fentanyl, buprenorphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. Others include methadone, oxymorphone, morphine, and codeine. However, other opioids drugs are illegal drugs of abuse. The heroine is an example of such an opioid drug. The opioid drugs addiction might lead to life-threatening health concerns like the risks of overdose. The risks of overdose take place whenever high opioid doses cause breathing to stop or…