Ignorance is bliss. The song “The A Team” written by Ed Sheeran should be valued because it talks about a young woman who is homeless and addicted to class A drugs. Class A drugs consist of heroin, cocaine, and ecstasy among many more, they are the highest form of drugs available. This woman in Sheeran’s song is so desperate to receive the drugs that she turns to prostitution to be able to afford them. This song brings awareness of drug abuse and the consequences of using. In the lyrics “Goes mad for a couple grams” (Sheeran 2011). shows that no matter how much one has it will never be sufficient. Drug abuse is not something that people should disregard. It affects more people, especially young adults, than people realize. The reality of
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In order to be considered “cool” you are required do these things. There is a social stigma that you are supposed to act like your favorite artist in order for people to be acquainted with you. What these artists don’t talk about is the low points when taking drugs, and what happens when the high wears off. Sheeran is breaking the stigma by showing a glimpse into what truly happens when you take a drug and it becomes a habit. More times than not it becomes a habit. Although the popular artists hyping up the drugs don’t mention the downsides. Taking drugs is enjoyable since the drugs rewire the brain by sending excessive amounts of dopamine to the limbic system which is responsible for producing the feeling of pleasure (addiction center). So the more one takes, the more pleasure they receive from it. With this in mind Ed Sheeran sheds light on the fact that the majority of people with drug addictions start out young. However, while they might not begin with Class A drugs, such as cocaine, their addictions grow into something much more than simply smoking a little bit of marijuana. Over 90% of those with an addiction began drinking, smoking or using illicit drugs before the age of 18(addiction center). The majority of young adults can relate to to the song by the fact that they have gone through addiction or have known somebody who …show more content…
Not many shelters are available for them to take refuge in. However, the shelters that are available, fill up quickly. Moreover, there are shelters that open during the colder months of the year, but as soon as it starts warming up these addicts are back to sleeping on the streets. It all relates the fact that there simply isn’t enough funding for these shelters to stay open. People condemn the drug addict, which yes, it is their fault, although they can’t control it after so many months or even years of using. It becomes a way of life for them. Instead of punishing them by not allowing them a place to stay society should be helping them become clean. These drug addicts hurt anyone in their paths, even younger children who have never used before. They will start them out simple then before anyone knows it that child will be addicted to class A drugs. People need to realize that drug addiction is growing and the drugs are becoming more lethal and
In order to be considered “cool” you are required do these things. There is a social stigma that you are supposed to act like your favorite artist in order for people to be acquainted with you. What these artists don’t talk about is the low points when taking drugs, and what happens when the high wears off. Sheeran is breaking the stigma by showing a glimpse into what truly happens when you take a drug and it becomes a habit. More times than not it becomes a habit. Although the popular artists hyping up the drugs don’t mention the downsides. Taking drugs is enjoyable since the drugs rewire the brain by sending excessive amounts of dopamine to the limbic system which is responsible for producing the feeling of pleasure (addiction center). So the more one takes, the more pleasure they receive from it. With this in mind Ed Sheeran sheds light on the fact that the majority of people with drug addictions start out young. However, while they might not begin with Class A drugs, such as cocaine, their addictions grow into something much more than simply smoking a little bit of marijuana. Over 90% of those with an addiction began drinking, smoking or using illicit drugs before the age of 18(addiction center). The majority of young adults can relate to to the song by the fact that they have gone through addiction or have known somebody who …show more content…
Not many shelters are available for them to take refuge in. However, the shelters that are available, fill up quickly. Moreover, there are shelters that open during the colder months of the year, but as soon as it starts warming up these addicts are back to sleeping on the streets. It all relates the fact that there simply isn’t enough funding for these shelters to stay open. People condemn the drug addict, which yes, it is their fault, although they can’t control it after so many months or even years of using. It becomes a way of life for them. Instead of punishing them by not allowing them a place to stay society should be helping them become clean. These drug addicts hurt anyone in their paths, even younger children who have never used before. They will start them out simple then before anyone knows it that child will be addicted to class A drugs. People need to realize that drug addiction is growing and the drugs are becoming more lethal and