where is drug use a biger problem?inner city vs suburban/ private school vs public/rich kids vs poor kids?
479185
in the suburbs its the rich kids and they are not cheep drugs.... the pricate school/public school is not applipicable\nthe poor kids in this area are the ones smoking the pot which is less problematic than the rich kids drugs of choice
1032159
I agree with the first poster, I would like to see more of it happen. It might not work out too great short term but I think it would pay off in the long run. Hopefully it would help diversify more communities, and help people learn about differant cultures and point of views. I think it would also be beneficial to the school systems that would in turn take in more money and even things out a little more. Might be a lessor crime rate and less of a gang problem as well. But on the other hand it could also be devastating to the inner city. Forcing them into an even smaller area and having even worse problems. So yea, I don't know really..
421894
Yes. The war on drugs is a failure. There are more prisons than schools and this has not solved the problem. My state Oklahoma spends $48000 on average per year for each inmate and $3000 on every student. The majority of these are non-violent drug offenders and need help not incarceration. Do we remember Prohibition? Violence increases when you make things illegal and let's face it you can get drugs as easy as you can cigarettes and liquor. Having said this IT MUST BE REGULATED. On the black market who knows what you're buying MUCH MORE DANGEROUS because it's cut with all sorts of bad stuff. Make cash from TAXES and let it help the problem. I do not condone drug use, but I do not believe the government should be able to regulate what goes into my body. Where does it end. Can't have dessert cause it causes obesity and heart problems? There will still be a drug problem as long as people take them, but making it illegal has made the problem worse despite all good intentions.
556792
if there would be a child in a public school who would take drugs, steal, etc. etc. all after hours, the principal would have the full authority and right to expel this child from school, being that what is done after hours can have and does have an effect on the friends of this child in school. now being that in this private school there are certain standards, they don't want other kids to be influenced by such behaviour, and therefore although i'm not comparing what this girl is doing to drugs, however the concept is the same.
365080
In a small town, a large-scale drug dealer is easier for the police to track down. Plus, without any Internal Affairs branch in so small a town, it's easier for cops to "bend the rules" to make users narc on their dealer. So, individual users have to travel to larger cities to make buys. Sure maybe one person deals to two or three friends, but 99% of the traffic is in the city. And, as has already been mentioned, small towns feel themselves to be above painful reminders that drugs exist, so while there's a comparable number of users per capita, there's less reminder about such things in small towns.
157056
drug addict teenagers are into society
777813
drugs are the worst thing that can and does distroy all aspects of life. they are the cause of most crime from petty to top of the tree. you only have to have known somebody who has or is drug dependant to understand what i mean. as for culture, sadly it has become trendy to take drugs. all dealers should be hung because they are the destroyers of social collapse
321201
anyone who uses needs to get a life...drugs are only a crutch for those too weak to face reality. This world doesn't have space for drugged up losers. They don't call it dope for nothing..what a waste of time, money and a human life.
192633
Honestly, I think my community is better because I teach my children to be respectful and honest. Also I re frame from drugs, alcohol, and other criminal acts. The key to a better community is for everyone to take care of the children, to care about what is best for all of them.
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I think so, for a couple of reasons.  \n\n1) Teen drug use is lower in countries like Amsterdam, which have legalized it. \n2) More law enforcemnet money can be spent on the "harder" drugs like meth, coke, herion, etc.--I consider those drugs much more of a danger to society.  This would take a burden off our jails too. \n3)  Decriminalizng Marijuana would give many minor drug offenders a shot at a better life--FYI, you are unable to get any financial aid for college if you are any type of drug offender, even a Misdemeanor!!  That only helps to continue the cycle of poverty/drug use/dealing, etc. \n4)  Tax the crap out of it and we could pay off our national debt! \n5) Marijuana has the potential to be an effective treatment for many people with various ailments, such as glaucoma, cancer, etc.\n\nCool class you are taking, never written papers like that before.
780086
YES! The trend in Europe and America--for the last 100 years, or so-- is toward more acceptance of differing lifestyles. I'm old enough to remember segregation. And drug use was totally non-accepted back in the 1950s.
649414
Unfortunately, what I have seen of the D.A.R.E. program in our area does not impress me, so I wouldn't go out of my way to keep the program going.  We all want to teach kids about the dangers of drugs, but D.A.R.E. doesn't seem to be getting through.  Most of the kids that I saw a few years ago, when my  own children were involved with D.A.R.E., considered it a joke.  There has to be something better out there, somewhere.  Your mileage may vary, of course, but I think D.A.R.E. is mostly a waste of money.
1003097
I think that most addicts are pulled to drugs because of problems in life and it is so sad to waste a life like that. No one can help a drug addict until they want help themselves just like alcoholics. Its a terrible thing I'm sure it is so scary to be hooked on something like that. I have had problems in life but never turned to drugs. Guess they are the weaker ones. I hate the ones who try to get drugs in school that is terrible. Now I agree with you on that I think those people should be given the death penalty for that because to get a kid hooked on drugs they have taken a life just like killing someone.
447161
I agree with milwoodsgal.  And, second hand smoke should definately take a backseat to the drugs being used by people and damaging their brains.  Meth cookers cooking with the kids in the house is also a huge concern.
604494
Weed is the number one drug in the western world that causes addiction related health problems and loss of function in the person's life.\n\nYou lose a tremendous amount doing dangerous drugs like pot.  You aren't as smart as you should be, you aren't as capable.  It dramatically interferes with your ability to lead a normal, happy and satisfying life.\n\nI worked inpatient community mental health for years.....including more than my share of drug related problems.  I know what I am talking about with this.  I've met a hell of alot of people who come from good families, started out smart and with everything going for them.  Then, they started smoking weed.  Ten years go by and they are now in the trashcan of society.  No job, no prospects....no LIFE.  Wondering how they got there.
911059
Drug use is a big problem.  You don't want to ruin your life by enjoying it, do you?  Stick to guilt and banal consumerism.  Way to go!  You're a WINNER.
893614
I would say it depends on your gender and culture.  In the white, American culture, if you are a woman, it is more stigmatized to be dependent on alcohol... however if you are male it is more socially accepted (I believe this also goes for the Mexican culture).  IF you are African American or part of that culture, then being addicted to drugs would potentially be a less stigmatized position.  All depends... and also depends on what drug.  Cannabis compared to crack/cocaine or meth have different connotations.