Drug Abuse

What is drug abuse

• Drug abuse is the habit of taking illegal drugs.
• IE: Heroin
• Methamphetamines
• Acid
• Cocaine.

3 Effects of drug abuse

• 5% of all young people in the US who take drugs have HIV  
• Weakens the Immune system
• Liver failure

3 causes of drug abuse

• Curiosity
• To escape reality
• To look cool

3 Solutions to Drug Abuse

• Stricter Laws
• Help Group
• Raise Awareness

People who can Help

• Police and Judges
• Parents and Teachers
• Recovering addicts

The Best SOLUTION

• The best solution is a Help Group
• Because it would allow then to talk with other addicts.

Steps of implementation

• Admit you have a drug problem.
• Talk to a trusted peer or parent.
• Find a help group near you.
• Find a meeting time that suits you.
• Go and talk to others about your problem.

Counter Argument

•   Someone might say raising money is the best.
• But they could just by more drugs with the money
• Then we would be right back where we started.

counter Argument

• That is why we think that a help group would be the best idea.
• And then they let out all their emotions to the other people.
• Then everyone is happy and drug free.