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Impact of Drugs on Society

Impact of Drugs on Society Target: I will be able to identify legal/illegal uses of drugs and the impact they have on society Ripple Effects of Drug Use: The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that drug abuse has a negative economic impact on our society, costing us approximately $67 billion per year. NIDA also states that getting treatment for drug addiction could reduce these costs Pg. 93

Community Family Individual Health Problems Poverty Violence Might be a crime Costly *Medical Expenses *Treatment Programs Individual Emotional costs Pollution Neglect Injuries Child Abuse Crimes Jail Time Loss of job

Individual: Injuries to drug users, first responders, nurses, etc. can occur during clean ups from explosions exposure to chemicals through spills, fires, and air contaminations, as well as accidental needle sticks. Drug labs can contaminate air causing pollution to the environment

Family: Poverty Emotional Costs Neglect of Self and Children Sex abuse Selling your kids to get drugs Selling yourself to get drugs Drugs and crime are interrelated

Community: Dangerous to the people who live and work in the area Drug labs can contaminate local water supplies and soils, causing health problems for local residents It can cost $3,000-100,000 to clean up a lab and make it habitable again

Medical costs related to drug abuse Cost of treatment programs can lie on individuals, nonprofits, and public resources 23.5 million Americans aged 12 or older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol abuse problem. Time lost from work costs companies, individuals, and families Summary:

It hurts me too… Create a visual illustration explaining this information (impact of drug use on individuals, families, and the community) OR Write a letter to a drug user (one you know or imaginary) explaining the impact that their actions is really having on individuals (including themselves and others), their family, and their community. *Use a minimum of 4 colors and/or good grammar* Pg. 94