Alcohol, an addictive drug that is raiding the minds of teens all over the world. ... The United States passed a law in 1984, to raise the drinking age to 21 and would reduce highway funds for states that didnot change the age. ... The researchers found at the start of a detoxification program, alcoholics were about twice as likely to have suffered a serious injury in the previous six months as compared to illicit drug users. ... Alcoholics continued to be more accident prone than drug users even after they quit drinking. ... These are all things that teenagers should think about, and the fact...

• Word Count: 822
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

(Prescription Drug Abuse Rivals Illicit Drug Abuse, Some See Double Standard in Law Enforcement, Retrieved December 8, 2002 from http://www.ndsn.org/OCT96/PRESCRIP.html) In the past few years the abuse of OxyContin has lead to many deaths, lawsuits and addiction. OxyContin is a prescription drug for chronic pain and has been said that it is a man made heroin drug. ... An assistant attorney general of West Virginia is suing the company for violating consumer state laws. ... Strength Licit Retail Price per tablet Illicit Retail Price per tablet 10 mg $ 1.25 $5- $10 20 mg $2.30 $10- $20...

• Word Count: 1113
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Illicit drugs like heroin often lead to complicated health problems. ... Breaking this law carries heavy penalties including disqualification, fines and even imprisonment. ... Federal and state laws provide penalties for possessing, using, making or selling heroin. ... There is no safe level of drug use. The best strategy is to be drug free. ...

• Word Count: 1133
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Since the 1930's the government has made this drug illegal for US> citizens despite many attempts to legalize the drug. Many claim the drug is less dangerous and addictive than other legal drugs such as nicotine and alcohol. ... Despite all of this, these drugs are legal. ... However, the definition of a gateway drug is not only pointed at marijuana, but other drugs as well. ... Considering any drug a gateway drug can also be coincidental. ...

• Word Count: 3573
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School