Drug-related offenses and drug-using lifestyles are major contributors to the U.S. crime problem. These criminals are in a constant search for ways to satisfy their addiction. Their addictions generally lead to illegal acts to obtain money to buy drugs. Addiction is the downward spiral which these people direct themselves. In this day and age which consists of such horrible acts of habit we must ask ourselves: What would America be like without drugs? The answer is simple: the crime rates would plummet and we would live in an extraordinarily safer environment. The quality of people in general would rise significantly, meaning better workers and learners. It is true, in the past there have been efforts to minimize drug use, but these have proven to be unsuccessful. It is apparent that the youth is now aware of the effects of drugs but it has made a very small difference in the overall number of users in America.
             Over time the drug problem has grown tremendously. It is a building that story by story has grown into a skyscraper now threatening our society with its instability. If a solution, that perfect set of equipment to crush the ever-growing tower, is not found soon this problem may take over our lives and destroy the American people.
             Each attempt to rid of the drug problem in the past has failed. The American society is desperately in need of the right solution. Therefore, I propose the perfect answer. People must realize that drugs are a big deal. Abusers of illegal substances have created a new idea that drugs are okay to use. Many teenagers believe using drugs is entertainment. These ideas must be obliterated. Drug-users must be the scum of the earth. They will not be accepted among the American society. People will run from the idea of using drugs and fear those who possess them. I propose that the U.S. government send troops to every
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