#26 Mari Nathalia Garcia Vasquez 12 AEB-A
Drugs
Ladies and gentlemen,
Today I want to talk to you about an issue that affects millions of people around the
world: drug addiction. This problem not only destroys individual lives, but also tears
apart families, communities and entire societies. It is a silent enemy that infiltrates
our lives, often without us realizing it.
First, let's talk about addiction. Drugs not only alter our perception and mood, they
can also change our brain chemistry. This means that what starts as a choice can
quickly become a necessity.
The factors of drug addiction can be multiple since each person faces a different
reality, but the main ones are: stress, social pressure, the persuit for acceptance,
and curiosity; which can be an enemy in disguise. Don't get carried away with the
idea that "just once doesn't hurt". That "once" can be the beginning of a dark and
destructive path.
Drugs can cause irreparable damage to your body and mind. From heart disease
to mental disorders, the consequences are devastating. Life is a precious gift and
we must take care of it, not put it at risk for a moment of ephemeral pleasure.
Drugs impact multiple spheres of our society. They affect economic and social
development and increase health care costs by being associated with injuries and
more than 60 infectious diseases, including HIV and hepatitis B and C.
Additionally, they contribute to devastating chronic diseases (Mayo Clinic, 2022 ).
Drug use can lead to legal problems that can follow you throughout your life. It
limits your job opportunities, affects your reputation and can isolate you from
society. Is this really the path you want to follow?
Let's imagine for a moment a young man full of life, with a bright future, out of
curiosity or social pressure, he decides to take a drug and what began as a unique
experience quickly becomes something devastating that causes an accident that
