Every day, in almost every city and town across America, millions of children are deciding whether to try drugs. Most additions start when someone is a child. In 1999 a pole took in the 4.7 percent of eighth graders have tried cocaine, then in the tenth grade 7.7 percent have tried cocaine, and in the twelfth grade 9.8 percent tried it ( Cocaine ). Since 1979 the percentage of pot smokers that used everyday has dropped a whopping 10.7 percent, but now in 1999 its at a 49.7 percent ( Marijuana ). In 1999 we have a lot of curious kids experimenting drugs in 1999 a survey proved that in the eighth grade 2.7 percent have tried ecstasy, in the tenth grade 6.0 percent have tried it and in the twelfth grade almost 8.0 percent have tried it ( Ecstasy ). The last survey that was taken in 1996 for Crystal Meth had proven 4.9 million people of twelve years and older have tried it once in their lifetime ( Methamphetamine ). Cocaine, Mary Jane, Crystal Meth, Ecstasy, and mushrooms are all currently popular drugs, yet they are all additive and can tear apart a persons family and self esteem.
             Cocaine is a stimulant drug, which is extracted from a coca plant. Cocaine is taken in three different ways. One it is inhaled which causes deterioration of the nasal passages, sores, and throat infections. Second, it can be injected which causes heart attacks and needle related problem. Third, it can be smoked which it is then called a freebase and it causes lung damage and throat damage ( Gold 36 ). Its last anywhere between twenty and forty minutes. Chronic cocaine users usually have a imbalance of neutrants and a physical withdraws. Some of those include depression, paranoia, nausea, vomiting and sweating. All these symptoms are telling a person they are struggling to get their chemical balance back ( Cocaine ).
             Crystal Meth is a stimulant drug that effects the central nervous system. Crystal Meth is sold in three basic types. They are capsules, powder...