Problems of Drug Addictions

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Problems of Drug Addictions

Drugs have been a major issue for society for much of the 20th century. Drugs are something that effect everyone, regardless of race or financial standing. They not only affect the user but also how are society is shaped. There are literally hundreds of drugs currently available. All seemingly have the same affect on the user and no matter how potent or illicit, they effect the body and mind negatively. Besides these negative effects, there is the financial aspect that has affected users through many generations. Whether rich or poor, chemicals are needed by the body and the user for the feel of an intense high. Above and beyond all, there is the criminal element that always comes into play for society. Both the taxpayers and the judicial branch have to spend their time and billions of doallors dealing with this problem. This is a problem that is being more attractive to our generation, as a getway to life. I think that it became this way cause lack of parenting, teaching, and peer pesure. If one becomes addicted they can't under estimate the perdiction that these drugs have. If one gets hooked, many will follow, as a jump on the band wagon. This deals with a problem for the whole generation. When will it stop? Probably never, but when looking deeper into these issues, you can see that drug addicts and their addictions affect the way that our generations have lived.

Drugs can be classified into four main categories. These groups of drugs are depressants, hallucinogens, stimulants, and analgesics. The use of these drugs is an epidemic to our generation. Effects of these chemicals vary in many different degrees, and using can lead to problems, and also new drugs. Peer pressure is one of the main ca...

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