Saturday, October 23, 2010

Influences such as drug trafficking, the United States and its youth

Today, the drug trade is a scourge that has an impact on almost all nations and their youth. The United States is no different. out, according to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA), a survey SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration) and the following startling statistics were revealed:

1. An estimated 14.8 million Americans currently illegal drugs

2. An estimated 6.4 million Americans use cocaine, heroin,Hallucinogens

Drug use and its consequences threaten and endanger the nation and its people from all socio-economic background, geographic region, and people with all levels of education. The growing use of illegal drugs among young people is very alarming. Children suffer from permanent dependence, the use of substances such as heroin and cocaine. The first drug leads to unhealthy behavior. It also includes an unwanted pregnancy and premature sexual activity,Results of exposure to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

The United States suffers an annual loss of about $ 70 billion for drug-disease, death and drug crime. illicit drug users are aware that drug abuse, directly or indirectly have a negative impact on their family, their environment, their activities, their education and health.

harmful drugs consumed by pregnant women affect both the mother and her unborn child. Maternal drug abusecontribute to birth defects and infant mortality. According to recent research, the use of drugs that pass through a pregnant woman in a poor development of the child after birth, and are more likely to die from sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS.

E 'was observed that young people consume marijuana, cocaine consumption is likely that in subsequent years. The second most used drug after marijuana is a stimulant. The majority of users on a monthly basis LSD 12 grader. stimulated with LSDSpirit, but can significantly affect the nervous system. A teenager's life can be through the use of drugs, danger and is more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS.

With the increase of drug use, drug-related crimes are increasing and, therefore, numerous arrests for drugs, and because the possession of drugs or robberies committed to finance drug use.

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