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HIV/AIDS: There Should Be Compulsory Testing and Labeling of People with HIV

HIV/AIDS has destroyed the nation to an extent inconceivable. our brothers and sisters have died a disastrous and painful death because of this unforgiving epidemic. friends families, labour force, intellectuals have died of this pandemic. Governments lack resources to prevent and there is no cur

Drugs in Sport

Should the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport be legalised?

Vaccination Should Be Compulsory

Should the state make vaccination compulsory?

Overpopulation and Contraception

Is there a global crisis of overpopulation? Is so, is increased use of contraception the solution?

Fat Tax

Should there be a tax on fatty foods?

Are Sports Really Good For Us?

Is sport really good for us?

Punishing parents who smoke around children

Should the state pass laws to punish parents who smoke in the home?

Should parents introduce children to alcohol (in moderation) at an early age?

The National Institute of Abuse and Alcoholism survey has been released. It puts into question whether introducing children to alcohol is helpful, a commonly held belief. The survey takes the view that it is not helpful, moreover they state that it can cause alcoholism in later life for those childr

Emergency Contraception

Should the morning-after pill be banned?

AIDS Drugs for Developing Countries

Should AIDS drugs be made cheaper for developing countries?

Taxes on smoothies and fruit juices should be reduced

The government wants us to eat more healthily yet taxes healthy drinks in a way that discourages their consumption. Should such taxes be reduced to increase consumption of healthy foods?

Schizophrenia Is Caused by Environmental Not Genetic Factors

PSYCHOLOGY - The medical condition Schizophrenia (not to be confused with multiple personality disorder) is a debilitating psychological condition, and although there are treatments available it is unclear as to what causes schizophrenia in the first place. Some theories suggest the condition may or

Are Barbie Dolls affecting the mental image we create for ourselves?

Is the unattainable beauty of her majesty herself Barbie creating negative body images of the young children of today? Or is it just a bit of fun?

Alcohol Consumption Should Be Further Restricted

Should the sale and consumption of alcohol – the world’s favourite drug – be further restricted, or even banned?

Is Mental Illness Socially Constructed?

The latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) has seen more classifications of mental illness than any previous edition. Does this mean that we are developing more mental illnesses, or are we simply finding new labels for types that have already been around

Unhealthy Food Should Be Banned From Schools

Should unhealthy foods be banned from schools?

Are Schools Doing Enough to Prevent Illegal Drug Abuse by Teenagers?

Teens use drugs all the time. When they do they do not think about what they are doing to themselves. teens get harmed in many negative ways when they do use the drugs. Schools are one sorce that can help guide these teens into not using the drugs but the schools do not do enough because it is still

Privatisation of the NHS [UK]

Should the NHS be privatised?

Should obese people, in countries with a national health service, face higher taxes?

Obesity is a growing epidemic in modern Western society. It is linked to numerous health problems such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, yet is a preventable and curable problem. Should obese people face higher taxes based on their increased likelihood of poor health? Could a tax provide an ince

Condoms in Schools

Should publicly supported education programs include the distribution of condoms?