drug problem

For the past decades the use of illegal drugs has grown at an amazing speed. They are much more commonly used and have become a monumental problem in our society. Despite the laws, illegal drugs are everywhere, available to almost anyone who wants them. Presently, the worldwide trade of illicit drugs is estimated of US $600 billion, which is approximately 8% of international trade. The illegal drugs industry is the second most lucrative in the world other than the military industry. But the damage done to the society cannot be repaired by their profits.

The physical damage done to the drug user is vast. Drugs will cause short-term memory loss, a depression of energy levels, heart and vision problems, poor lung function, changes in sex hormones and a high risk of suffering lung cancer. Drugs will also disrupt the brain¡¦s control over the heart, which will cause high blood pressure and lumps in the lung, which will affect the body¡¦s ability to breathe. Sometimes an over dose of ...