Write a Thesis Statment for the Topic Drug Abuse Prevention Essay Example

IELTS writing (Level 2 - Level 4)

Topic
Write 250 words on the following topic
Drugs are becoming more and more common in many countries. What are some of the problems associated with drug abuse, and what are some of the possible solutions?

Layout
Intro 3 sentences Problems 7 sentences Solutions 7 sentences Conclusion 3 sentences Total: 20 sentences Intro Present situation 1-2 sentences This essay will look at Topic Problem 1 Example Problem 2 Example Problem 3 Example Summary Topic Solution 1 More Info Solution 2 More Info Solution 3 More Info Summary sentence(s) Future

Problems

Solutions

Conclusion

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Ideas
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Problems
     Effect on parents, distress, pain Effect on family (brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, children) Effect on work, productivity, punctuality, career Criminal problems, theft, police resources, smuggling, mafia, underworld, gangs Medical problems, addiction, death, overdose, driving, irrational decisions or behavior, hospitalization, medical resources, treatment, clinics, detoxification, counselling

Solutions
       Education, schools, awareness, campaigns, choices, advertising Counselling, treatment, advice, confidential, helpline Communication between parents and children, meals, non-judegmental, firm, close, open communication Close family relationships: brothers, sisters, parents Employment, meaningful activity, activities in evenings, Good environment, leisure, sports, friends Expectations

Vocabulary
Spend a minute or two making alternatives and finding synonyms or related words for words in the instructions

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Drug abuse = drug addiction Drugs: heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, narcotics, hallucinogenics, marijuana, cannabis, ecstasy, prescription drugs, hard drugs, soft drugs Drug user = addict = victims of drug abuse = users Drugs = illegal substances Smuggling = trafficking Dealing = selling Dealer =