Persuasive Essay On Heroin

Drug abuse is one of the most discouraged behaviors in our country, yet there are over 40 million illegal drug users in the world today and America is the biggest market for these substances. The troubling epidemic surrounds our lives everyday. We hear horrific tragedies on the news everyday about the growing epidemic but in most cases are to busy categorizing these children and downplaying there deaths because of their addiction. One of the most commonly used and highly addictive illegal drug on the black market today is heroin. Heroin is the narcotic derivative of the opium poppy plant that poses a threat to our society, which could be injected, sniffed, snorted, or smoked. It’s estimated that heroin addiction has increased 20 percent and worldwide production has sharply grown.

The epidemic is at it’s highest peak, and we do not have time to waste. Many people are in denial of how serious this problem really is. According to a new state report, Suffolk county has the most overdose deaths than any other county in New York. The number of deaths in New York hit …show more content…
Some legislators have taken steps to reduce heroin abuse, however the costs associated with this epidemic are growing and the health, safety, and prosperity of our communities are at risk. This is a disease, and an epidemic, and we need more resources and more compassion. Who will suffer from this epidemic next a next door neighbor, a fellow colleague, someone sitting next to you in church, or even your own family member. There is so much heroine around, and even though the problem is well known, without a proposed solution the problem is left unmanaged and morbidly discouraged. How many more families have to be burdened by this drug before the problem comes to an end. The schools, legislators, and rehabilitation centers can only do so much the next step is for the churches to become