The amount of meth users have decreased but, is still a big problem in our society.
Statistics show that meth use has decreased during 2007-08’, so most people start to avoid the problem. However, indicators of meth use in local meth labs, admissions to emergency rooms and treatment centers show that meth use has incresed in 2009-10’. According to citizens, majority think that meth is not an important topic because of the lack of news about the substance.
On the other hand, our society is still in danger of the substance. Gangs have increased about 40-65% since the 1990s according to the Caldwell School District. Since gangs have increased to an enormous amount throughout the states/countries, kids or teens will have more access to the drug. Gangs have influenced about 24% of teens under the age of 18 to use the drug, according to a survey done in 2000.
In addition, methamphetamine is still a big problem in our society according to 'The Meth Project". Teens think meth is a substance that can fix their insecurities or problems. In 1007, NBC news states that one in four teens say their are benefits to using meth, 24% say it makes you feel very happy and 22% said it will help you lose weight. The Portland Police Bureau states that athletes and students sometimes begin using meth because of the initial heightened physical and mental performance the drug produces.
Although, statistics show that meth users have decreased, meth is still a well known problem to our society.
Hey Taira! (:
ReplyDeleteI like how your essay gets straight to the point about the subject on meth, very factual and lets the reader know whats going on. I like how your intro and ending follow through. You should add something that would make the reader connect to the subject so that the reader isn't just reading information about Meth.
Good job and good luck!
Hi Taira!
ReplyDeleteI agree with adara, that your essay is very informational and straight to the point, all though adding to the intro and conclusion would help to create a more deeper impression on the problem. Lastly, your 3rd paragraph about the gangs sounds interesting but refers to causing problems with just drugs in general not meth in particular. Good luck with your essay!
You have a lot of facts and data. However, that is the majority of your essay. You need to give more of your own ideas, reasoning, and discussion. And some of arguments could be a lot stronger and there could be other arguments that are much stronger than "gang influence" Also your introduction and conclusion is very weak and needs a lot more of your own discussion. Please make these changes AS(2-)
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