ENG 122 English Composition II
Can the war on drug trafficking actually be won? Absolutely not, the war on drug trafficking will never be won. “Drug trafficking in the United States is the most lucrative business in this country”. But can the war on drugs be won? Many believe that America is winning the war on drugs, and numerous believe that it’s a losing battle. Statistical data shows that drug abuse and trafficking has declined, but by no means has the war been won or lost. In 1971, the phrase "War on Drugs" was first used by Richard Nixon in order to describe America’s fight against the production, distribution and use of illegal drugs. President Nixon called …show more content…
“If the volume of drug users is greatly decreased then the drugs coming across the border in turn will be decreased. The task of reducing drug trafficking may be one of the most important goals that Americans can work towards”. In the 1980s, under Ronald Reagan’s administration, drug treatment and educational programs were created. Nancy Reagan created the “Just Say No” slogan in which children were encouraged to resist offers of drugs. The United States will never win the war on drug trafficking, nevertheless the demand for drugs may be won with educational programs; DARE. The DARE program was also created under Reagan’s administration and is known to have much success. “Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, in which trained, uniformed police officers speak to classrooms about the negative consequences of drug use and teach children the skills to resist peer pressure and intimidation. “Supporters of these programs contend that children are less likely to succumb to the dangers of drug use—and less likely to become drug-abusing adults—if they are informed about the risks”. When has educating our youth ever been a negative to our society? “Effective delinquency-prevention programs take many forms. Teaching young, at-risk mothers about infant healthcare and development; working with families to improve communication and problem solving skills; training foster …show more content…
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