Although meth is a serious and life threatening drug, the plummet of meth use doesn't make it less of a danger to a young individual.
Meth is a central nervous system drug that over stimulates the body and makes the body addictive to the drug. It releases high levels dopamine to the brain. Dopamine is usually acquainted with the feeling of motivation, reward, experience of pleasure, and motor skills. Because of the high levels of dopamine, meth users experience a rush of euphoria that is addictive. This drug has a negative effect on the brain structurally and functionally. These problems usually continue to exist even after one stops taking meth, if they can stop.
Surveys have shown that the meth epidemic is decreasing, causing many to believe that it's okay to let our guards down against this part of war on drugs. Studies done by The National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that marijuana use rose among Americans from 5.8 percent in 2007 to 6.9 percent in 2010. That's more than 17.4 million American teens and adults. Math user rates have done done substancially by nearly half, 731,000 users to 353,000 in 2010. We may believe that the meth epidemic is slowly going to dissipate but the fight isn't over.
Surveys done by NCSL show that teens find it easier then expected to be in possession of meth than adults. More than a quarter of high school students seniors out of the US population (28.3%) say that it was either "fairly easy" or "very easy" to obtain "crystal meth" if they wanted to. This can be shocking news to parents especially when they come to realize that their child might be that 28.3%
We may believe that the cause of the meth epidemic from the beginning are the meth dealers. Although this is partly true, it is in fact the victims fault into falling into this trap. According to surveys reported by CBS news, not only is it easy for young individuals to be in possession of the drug, teens have no fear of the drug and actually believe that there are actually benefits.
This is why it is important to make aware the danger and risks of this drug: it is easy for an epidemic like this to be hidden right under your nose.
Hi Adara!
ReplyDeleteOkay first of all, your essay contains a lot of information that is put into a way of persuading the reader to be more aware of meth. Although, you could add more into your introduction and conclusion. Also, there is one part about marijuana in the 3rd paragraph and that is going off topic. Lastly, in the third paragraph where you said "math" it doesn't make sense, so i would look that over. Good luck with your essay!
(COMMENT REDO) Aye A-Dora!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of information about our topic which is good. However, we are focusing our topic on teens, so keep in mind that you need to provide information about how TEENS are affected. Also, make sure you double check your spelling before you submit. Other than that, good job! x)
Great use of research and information on first draft. However, you really need to work on introduction and conclusion. The intro needs to shortly discuss your topic on a broader scale than narrowed down to meth, then your thesis. The essay also fails to have your own reasoning and opinion. It almost reads as just a brochure or fact sheet. Please make the changes necessary. AS(1+)
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