Essay on Stricter Laws on Illegal Drugs
Stricter laws on Illegal Drugs
Stacey Melton
ENG 102
November 7th, 2010
Timothy Gleason
Stricter laws on Illegal Drugs
While illegal drug use affects families, the outcome can be changed with stricter laws. The war on drugs continues although law prohibits the use, manufacturing, and distribution of illegal drugs. The United States has approximately 30 illegal drug laws currently being enforced. The enforcement of these laws costs money and time, so without the proper funding, fighting this battle is next to impossible. “The effects of substance abuse can be felt on many levels: on the individual, on friends and family, and on society.” (“Drug addiction and Drug abuse,” 2008, para. 5). When a user becomes dependent on illegal drugs, it is called addiction. Each day millions of people face addiction whether they their self are addicted or someone in their family is. Addiction brings despair and devastation to families across the world and leaves ciaos in its wake. There are rehab facilities that offer their services to users who are ready to face their addiction and relinquish it. The success rate for rehabilitation in drug users is 40%. This means that 40% of users who attended rehab were successful in getting clean and staying clean. Addiction is not an easy thing to face but with rehab services and the support of family and friends it is possible to recover from drug abuse. Illegal drugs can be divided into four major categories. The categories are depressants, hallucinogens, stimulants, and narcotics. Depressants are used to relieve anxiety or make a person sleep when used properly. Most commonly used depressants today are Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan, in most cases they are used illegally. Hallucinogens alter a person’s consciousness, examples of hallucinogens are, PCP, LSD, Ecstasy, and Marijuana. Stimulants increase activity in the brain and give the user a heightened sense of awareness. Cocaine and Adderall are
Stacey Melton
ENG 102
November 7th, 2010
Timothy Gleason
Stricter laws on Illegal Drugs
While illegal drug use affects families, the outcome can be changed with stricter laws. The war on drugs continues although law prohibits the use, manufacturing, and distribution of illegal drugs. The United States has approximately 30 illegal drug laws currently being enforced. The enforcement of these laws costs money and time, so without the proper funding, fighting this battle is next to impossible. “The effects of substance abuse can be felt on many levels: on the individual, on friends and family, and on society.” (“Drug addiction and Drug abuse,” 2008, para. 5). When a user becomes dependent on illegal drugs, it is called addiction. Each day millions of people face addiction whether they their self are addicted or someone in their family is. Addiction brings despair and devastation to families across the world and leaves ciaos in its wake. There are rehab facilities that offer their services to users who are ready to face their addiction and relinquish it. The success rate for rehabilitation in drug users is 40%. This means that 40% of users who attended rehab were successful in getting clean and staying clean. Addiction is not an easy thing to face but with rehab services and the support of family and friends it is possible to recover from drug abuse. Illegal drugs can be divided into four major categories. The categories are depressants, hallucinogens, stimulants, and narcotics. Depressants are used to relieve anxiety or make a person sleep when used properly. Most commonly used depressants today are Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan, in most cases they are used illegally. Hallucinogens alter a person’s consciousness, examples of hallucinogens are, PCP, LSD, Ecstasy, and Marijuana. Stimulants increase activity in the brain and give the user a heightened sense of awareness. Cocaine and Adderall are
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