Response to Laurel's Article: Abortion

            In modern medicine, Laurel describes how abortion is an ethical conflict in today’s society. Abortion is an extinction of pregnancy by the removal of a fetus or embryo from the mother’s uterus. It is currently legal in all fifty states, but is a worldwide argument if it should be legal. Laurel believes a woman has the right to decide if they want their baby; however, should take responsibility of their action if they choose to have sexual intercourse. Laurel uses the source, http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-abortion.html, to help get more information on the topic.

            Laurel takes both sides to this argument because believe that each side is well represented. In the argument against abortion, people believe that a mother will regret her decision in the future. Studies have shown that most unplanned pregnancies that extend to childbirth are proven to be wanted later, and mothers wish they kept their child. She makes the point that this unborn child could have had a large impact in today’s society, and had the chance on becoming a doctor, famous athlete, or even a hero. However, Laurel also supports abortion in due to different circumstances. If the mother is in danger and her life is at risk because there is no sense in loosing two lives in the process.

             I support all of Laurel’s thoughts on abortion, and after reading the pro and con article, I would also take both sides of the issue. I believe that abortion is wrong when a woman is later in the pregnancy process because the fetus is soon to become a baby. If a women decides to involve herself in sexual intercourse, then she should take responsibility. However, in some cases, abortion should be legal in the early stages of the child’s development. In circumstances like rape, incest, disease, or other harmful and threatening circumstances, abortion should be legal.  I can see why abortion is an ethical conflict in today’s society, and how there are many people representing both sides in the issue. 

The Ethical Conflict of Adderall

           In the medicine field today, the prescription of Adderall is part of an ethnical conflict because of how it is used, and its possible side effects. Adderall is a stimulant in the central nervous system that affects chemicals in the brain that is commonly used for treating Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder, also known as ADHD. ADHD currently effects million of children, and even adults in the United States. The benefits of this drug allow clients to stay on task, and concentrate on things that need to be accomplished. It can also help control hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and most commonly, inattention.

         However, in recent years, scientists have seen how many people have been misusing this drug for personal reasons. It is most popular among college students, typically during finals week, because the stimulant gives students an edge in school. To further this ethical conflict, Wesleyan University’s Honor Code Review Committee recently researched Adderall and its usage. They believe... “It is not fair for someone who is able to pay for and get their hands on one of these different amphetamines to do better on an exam. These students give themselves an unfair advantage, just as athletes who you performance enhancing drugs or steroids have an unfair advantage” (Garner, 2010). Students are obtaining these prescription pills to benefit themselves in the classroom, and as an unnatural aid to help get speed work.

         Personally, my sister is on Adderall, and I can only see the benefit side effects. She got prescribed because of ADHD, and is now able to better focus in school. However, due to today’s competitive society, I do see how this drug causes an ethical conflict. I believe that if people are prescribed this drug for the appropriate reasons, and take a series of tests to obtain the drug, and then they should be allowed to use it. It becomes an ethical issue, when people are using it for personal reasons, and to only benefit their studies and other personal habits. 

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