Teenagers vs. Drug Addiction in Society
Adonis Miller
Holly Burnside
Eng. 111-024
8 Apr 2013
Teenagers vs. Drug Addiction
One of the main causes of death each year in teens is due to drug and alcohol addiction. For several decades, drugs and alcohol have been a major problem in our society. Drug related problems are on the rise. There is no crime that kills more teenagers in the world then drugs do. Although it is illegal for someone to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol under the age of 21, many teenagers do. In addition to breaking the law, these teenagers put themselves into vulnerable situations that can change their lives forever. Alcohol is a dangerous drug that both directly and indirectly kills millions of lives each year because of its frequent abuses. However, it is one of the most widely used and accepted drugs, and when used wisely, alcohol presents few problems. Although, alcohol stirs major controversy every day as to its real and lasting effects on society. There are major organizations, such as MADD and SADD, all across the United States that lobby desperately for its banishment, yet Alcohol is a visual part of almost every aspect of everyday life, from all across the media, to every major sports venue, to right inside the homes of most American families. Why is a substance that is despised by some people, tolerated and enjoyed by so many others? Drugs produce unpredictable, erratic, and violent reactions that lead to serious injuries, death and possible jail time. These substances affect the body in many ways, including the exchange of information within the brain, is slowed. Using drugs increases the risk of injury. Legally available drugs include: alcohol, prescribed medications, inhalants and over-the-counter cough, cold, sleeps, and diet medications. The most commonly used illegal drugs are marijuana, stimulants (cocaine, crack, and speed), LSD, PCP, opiates, heroin, and designer drugs (Ecstasy, MDMA/Molly). Car crashes; falls, burns, drowning, and suicide are all
Holly Burnside
Eng. 111-024
8 Apr 2013
Teenagers vs. Drug Addiction
One of the main causes of death each year in teens is due to drug and alcohol addiction. For several decades, drugs and alcohol have been a major problem in our society. Drug related problems are on the rise. There is no crime that kills more teenagers in the world then drugs do. Although it is illegal for someone to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol under the age of 21, many teenagers do. In addition to breaking the law, these teenagers put themselves into vulnerable situations that can change their lives forever. Alcohol is a dangerous drug that both directly and indirectly kills millions of lives each year because of its frequent abuses. However, it is one of the most widely used and accepted drugs, and when used wisely, alcohol presents few problems. Although, alcohol stirs major controversy every day as to its real and lasting effects on society. There are major organizations, such as MADD and SADD, all across the United States that lobby desperately for its banishment, yet Alcohol is a visual part of almost every aspect of everyday life, from all across the media, to every major sports venue, to right inside the homes of most American families. Why is a substance that is despised by some people, tolerated and enjoyed by so many others? Drugs produce unpredictable, erratic, and violent reactions that lead to serious injuries, death and possible jail time. These substances affect the body in many ways, including the exchange of information within the brain, is slowed. Using drugs increases the risk of injury. Legally available drugs include: alcohol, prescribed medications, inhalants and over-the-counter cough, cold, sleeps, and diet medications. The most commonly used illegal drugs are marijuana, stimulants (cocaine, crack, and speed), LSD, PCP, opiates, heroin, and designer drugs (Ecstasy, MDMA/Molly). Car crashes; falls, burns, drowning, and suicide are all