Drug Abuse
... Drug abuse is one of the most discouraged behaviors in our country. ... There are over 40 million illegal drug users in the world today and America is the biggest market for drugs1 . There are more drug dealers in this country, than there are dentists. Illegal drug abuse must be stopped; it hurts our society, hurts us, and, most of all, hurts the user. Drug users are parasites, feeding off societys money, taxes and insurance. Every type of insurance goes up because of drug abuse, including auto, health and homeowners. ... The most popular drug in America, alcohol, is generally thought of as socially acceptable and relatively harmless. ... Alcohol is a very addictive drug. ... Often, the alcohol will bring out a violent temper and often, alcoholics abuse, physically and mentally, their friends and family. ... Marijuana is a popular, and illegal, drug. ... Cocaine is another popular, illegal, street drug. ... Heroin is the most addictive dangerous illegal drug on the streets. ... Like any street drug, its user does not know what potency he is getting from batch to batch. ... Drug abuse leads to all sorts of other crimes. Drug addicts need money to support their habits, and all users, addicts or casual users, are careless and reckless when under the influence.