Drugs are becoming more and more common in many countries. What are some of the problems associated with drug abuse, and

what are some of the possible solutions? (250 words)

Step by step

• Plan• Vocabulary• Ideas• Organize ideas• Layout• Introduction and Conclusion

Plan

• Intro Present situation 1-2 sentences • Problems Topic SentenceProblem 1 Example, Problem 2 Example, Problem 3 Example • Solutions Topic Sentence Solution 1 More Info, Solution 2 More Info, Solution 3 More

Info • Conclusion Summary sentence(s) Future

Vocabulary

• Think of synonyms (words which mean the same)

• Think of related words and phrases• Change

– nouns to verbs– verbs to nouns– adjectives to nouns, etc

Problems

• Effect on parents, distress, pain • Effect on family (brothers, sisters, wives, husbands,

children) • Effect on work, productivity, punctuality, career • Criminal problems, theft, police resources,

smuggling, mafia, underworld, gangs • Medical problems, addiction, death, overdose,

driving, irrational decisions or behavior, hospitalization, medical resources, treatment, clinics, detoxification, counseling

Solutions• Education, schools, awareness, campaigns, choices,

advertising • Counseling, treatment, advice, confidential, helpline • Communication between parents and children, meals,

non-judgmental, firm, close, open communication • Close family relationships: brothers, sisters, parents • Employment, meaningful activity, activities in evenings, • Good environment, leisure, sports, friends • Expectations

Vocabulary

• drug abuse• drug user• drugs• smuggle• dealer• dealing• common• solution• country

• drug addiction• addict, victim of drug abuse,

user• illegal substances• traffic• pusher• selling• widespread, prevalent• answer to the problem, solve• society, nation, communities

Introduction

• Drug abuse is common in many countries. Billions of dollars are spent internationally preventing drug use, treating addicts, and fighting drug-related crime.

• Although drugs threaten many societies, their effects can also be combated successfully.

• This essay looks at some of the effects of drug use on society, and suggests some solutions to the problem.

Present situation: definition / problems Present situation:

Solutions This essay will (Essay outline)

Write topic sentence and problems

Drug abuse causes multiple problems for countries and communities.

• The medical effects are obvious. Example 1 …

• There are also psychological effects. Example 2 …

• The third result is crime. Example 3 …

Write topic sentence and solutions

Despite these problems the danger of drugs can be fought.

• Education is the first battle. Example 1 …

• A second approach is to increase police power. Example 2 …

• However, the main target should be the user. Example 3 …

Conclusion

• In conclusion,

• although the problem of drugs may seem impossible to eliminate, there are concrete steps that can be taken to weaken the hold of drugs on society.

• The danger from drugs is too great to ignore.

Topic Sentence

Summary of essay: Problem/ solution

Future statement

FINAL ESSAYDrug abuse is common in many countries. Billions of dollars are

spent internationally preventing drug use, treating addicts, and fighting drug-related crime. Although drugs threaten many societies, their effects can also be combated successfully. This essay looks at some of the effects of drug use on society, and suggests some solutions to the problem.

Drug abuse causes multiple problems for countries and communities. The medical effects are very obvious …….. There are also psychological effects……. The third result is crime …….

Despite these problems, the danger of drugs can be fought. Education is the first battle…… . A second approach is to increase police power …. However the main target should be the user…..

In conclusion, although the problem of drugs may seem impossible to eliminate, there are concrete steps that can be taken to weaken the hold of drugs on society. The danger from drugs is too great to ignore.