Celebrity+over+doses+and+alcohol+addictions

In recent years, American pop culture has revolved around not only fame but drugs and alcohol as well. It is becoming normal for celebrities to get rid of their lives by consuming alcoholic beverages and many kinds of drugs. This is becoming a major social issue because these celebrities are probably the number one role model for many people, therefore we need to let people know of the effects this issue could have. We chose this topic because it is something that is occurring in today's date. Also it has become a normal occurrence in American society. Society has become numb and no longer shocked to hear of celebrity death due to substance abuse. We are going to examine this issue from three different perspectives, psychological, legal and health.

Learn about [|rehab.]
 * Psychological perspective (Angela Hargrove)**
 * What is the social impact of sudden celebrity death due to substance abuse?
 * Where does celebrity death by substance abuse stand in relation to the larger general public?
 * Is the issue only a problem for celebrities or is it a problem within the whole of society

Learn about Michael Jackson [|Manslaughter Trial]
 * Legal perspective (Maggie Elsey)**
 * How many doctors have been convicted of man-slaughter because their [famous] patient overdosed?
 * Do doctors properly go over the "do's and don't's" with their patients concerning heavy prescription drugs?
 * for example: Medications are not to be mixed, not to be taken with alcohol, and not to be abused.
 * Why haven't these doctors noticed that their patients may be forming a tolerance for their prescription or sleeping medication?
 * Are they following the FDA and other medical laws?
 * Are these doctors being overpaid for writing prescriptions for famous individuals?

Learn about the [|Causes and Effects of Illegal Drugs.]
 * Health perspective (Evelyn Kuh)**
 * What factors contribute to the effects drugs and alcohol have on people who are under stress versus people who are more healthy?
 * What parts of the body are most affected with the use of drugs and alcohol?
 * Are there long term mental/body effects with the use of drugs and alcohol?

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