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Last Name1 Name of student: Tutor’s Name: Course: Date: Drug Abuse Control in America Thesis Statement: The number of individuals especially the youth and juveniles who are involved in drug abuse have drastically increased in the US in the recent past. Despite the government efforts to fight this problem, the number seems to be rising among the youth who end up in jail. But, therein lies the problem of how juvenile justice is handled. If juvenile justice is handled in the correct manner then this problem can be dealt with more effectively. The concerned authorities need to have a clear understanding of how to deal with these crimes that are essentially victimless. Ultimately, the problem of drug abuse in America can only be effectively dealt with if the concerned authorities find the right way to handle juvenile justice and also legalize certain drugs such as marijuana which have been proven to have medical values. Drug Abuse Control in America The number of Americans abusing drugs has increased in the last two decades. The most significant population that has been involved in drug abuse is the youth followed by the adults. However, the government has been fighting this drug abuse problem through criminal justice, but it has not reduced the drug abuse issue in America. There is a massive influx of inmates convicted of drug abuse and drug trafficking in America. Many drug abuse offenders avoid jail sentences through corrupt leaders in the criminal justice system (Guerra, 2005. Pg. 5). The Last Name 2 prosecutors are offered bribes to allow the offenders to move out without clear procedures that could have facilitated rehabilitation of such drug abusers. Therefore, the federal government should not stop the war on drug abuse in America but should establish more policies that will reinforce the criminal justice system to ensure that drug abuse is controlled accurately. These policies may include the creation of health rehabilitation centers and drug awareness initiatives. Health rehabilitation centers can help transform Americans who are addicted to harmful drugs like Cocaine and Heroin. Medical marijuana use should not be classified under drug abuse since it is used to cure certain diseases. However, the government should investigate and convict marijuana farmers who are not licensed by the federal government. The government should consider legalizing it to reduce cases of related crime. Legalization of Marijuana as a Remedy to Reduce Crime The federal government needs to legalize the use of marijuana which is still listed as alongside other drugs such as cocaine under the Controlled Substances Act that prohibits the use of such drugs that are listed in Schedule 1. Whereas many states such as Colorado have enacted laws that legalize the use of marijuana for recreational and other related medicinal uses, the federal government is yet to do the same despite increasing public demand (Hall & Lynskey, 2016. Pg. 1779). The federal government has the power through the Supremacy Clause of the constitution to crack down on any people even in the states where there are laws that have legalized the use of marijuana that go against the established laws of the federal government and the constitution. If the federal government can legalize its use then it will help reduce the cases of crime, especially among the youth. Last Name 3 There has been increasing demand from the public and more and more states are passing laws in support of the use of marijuana for medical and recreational reasons. The bodies that are tasked with rescheduling or de-scheduling these drugs at the federal government levels have been reluctant to reclassify marijuana as a drug which can be used for the purposes that several states have approved its use for (Hall & Lynskey, 2016. Pg. 1766). The way forward may be to either reclassify the use of marijuana or to completely remove it from the list of the substances that are listed under the Controlled Substances Act. It is foreseeable that many states will continue to pass laws that legalize marijuana and on that not the federal government needs to also change the laws to reflect what the majority want. Another important way to deal with drug abuse among the youth in America is through having efficient structures on juvenile justice and violent crime. Juvenile Justice and Violent Crime There is in an increasing trend in the cases of crime among the youth either as victims or perpetrators. Majority of the crimes committed by the young people are associated with gangs or groups which are either structured or not very well structured. The gangs or groups facilitate the increase in the levels of crimes. Factors such as the availability of drugs, exclusion, inequality, and lack of opportunities for the youth are mainly responsible for the rise in these cases of crimes among these young people. The lack of education, capital employment, and proper justice systems especially among the youth is also responsible for the surge in cases of crimes in the U.S. The increase in crime is associated with an increase in rural-urban migration. Many cases of crimes among these organized gangs are mostly in urban centers especially in slums or in informal settlements which are characterized by lack of opportunities and resources Last Name 4 which in turn cause these young people to turn to crime such as drug abuse. Incarceration is still frequently used to punish these juvenile offenders even for minor crimes. There is generally a lack of proper justice systems that are designed for young people between 15 to 24 years and often times they end up sharing detention centers with adults. This leads to increased risks on these young people as they risk being sexually assaulted, being physically abused, and even being recruited into other more serious crimes by the adults (Guerra, 2005. Pg. 3-4). The effect is that these systems that are not suitable for juvenile cases do not end up solving the problems of crime. The way forwards for Juvenile Justice Systems The governments and other stakeholders should come up with ways to invest in the youth to ensure that cases of drug abuse and other crime among them are reduced. When they are engaged in meaningful activities such as sports, provision of socio-economic opportunities, improvements in school qualities, apprenticeship programmes, and creation of awareness by involving families and communities the cases of crime will go down. The use of punitive law enforcement methods and tough penalties has been proven not to be effective. In cases where juveniles have to go through the justice system, there must be facilities and systems that are well designed for them. I do not support the sharing of facilities with adults as this exposes the juveniles to many risks. Rehabilitation programmes should be made available and accessible to them (Sickmund, Sladky, & Kang, 2015. Pg. 55). Holistic programmes need to be developed to address the root causes of these crimes and ways of dealing with them more effectively. Metacommentary: The Image that I created for the Readers Last Name 5 The focus of this article is to highlight some of the challenges that have contributed to the rise of cases of drug abuse, especially among the youth. I hoped to portray the youth as a group of people who can be assisted if the right policies and approaches are put in place. Instead of condemning and locking them up in jails as a result of drug abuse, the relevant and concerned bodies should come up with tangible and workable ways that can help them to become better people in the society (Creese, Takhi & Blackledge, 2015. Pg.268.). I have proposed a number of ways including proper justice systems and the legalizations of some of the drugs that I believe will be able to help in creating an environment in which they can live a better life. The Feeling I hope to Elicit The story aims to elicit a feeling of hope. Whereas there seems to be an increase in the cases of drug abuse especially among the youth, my article is aimed at providing a ray of hope for the youth. But the youth on their own may not effectively help themselves. In order to achieve this hope for a better future, they must be supported by the government and the justice system in a manner that will allow them to come as better people in the society and be engaged in meaningful activities other than drugs (Creese, Takhi & Blackledge, 2015. Pg. 268). The Purpose The focus on the youth as the main subjects helped to have a narrative which is about their lives and how they can be helped to become better people in society. The approach incorporates aspects of critiquing the current systems that we have with the aim of proposing what I believe to be the best solution. (Creese, Takhi & Blackledge, 2015. Pg. 271). The approach is important in ensuring that the readers enjoy the read as they get to learn and understand some vital facts about drug abuse among the youth and how to best approach it. Last Name 6 Conclusion The challenge of drug abuse among youth is a serious problem in America. Despite the efforts that have been put in place to reduce it, there seems to be a rise in it. This article has attempted to identify and address the root cause and suggest probable ways to deal with the problem. Legalizing certain drugs which have been proved to have scientific and health values such as marijuana is one such proposal (Hall & Lynskey, 2016. Pg. 1765). The other proposal is to have a better and workable justice system with the main focus on correcting the youth rather than just jailing them. Giving them opportunities to make them more productive in society is another way. Last Name 7 References Creese, A., Takhi, J. K., & Blackledge, A. (2015). Metacommentary in linguistic ethnography. In Linguistic Ethnography (pp. 266-284). Palgrave Macmillan, London. Furdella, J., & Puzzanchera, C. (2015). Delinquency cases in juvenile court, 2013. Drugs, 23, 23. Guerra, Nancy (2005). Youth Crime Prevention: Community Based Crime and Violence Prevention in Urban Latin America and the Caribbean. World Bank Water, Disaster Management, and Urban Development Group, Latin America and Caribbean Region. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. Hall, W., & Lynskey, M. (2016). Evaluating the public health impacts of legalizing recreational cannabis use in the United States. Addiction, 111(10), 1764-1773. Sickmund, M., Sladky, A., & Kang, W. (2015). Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Drugs, 62(55), 52. OUTLINE Topic: Drug Abuse Control in America Thesis Statement: The number of individuals especially the youth and juveniles who are involved in drug abuse have drastically increased in the US in the recent past. Despite the government efforts to fight this problem, the number seems to be rising among the you who end up in jail. But, therein lies the problem of how juvenile justice is handled. If juvenile justice is handled in the correct manner then this problem can be dealt with more effectively. The concerned authorities need to have a clear understanding of how to deal with these crimes that are essentially victimless. Ultimately, the problem of drug abuse in America can only be effectively dealt with if the concerned authorities find the right way to handle juvenile justice and also legalize certain drugs such as marijuana which have been proven to have medical values. I. II. Drug Abuse Control in America Legalization of Marijuana as a Remedy to Reduce Crime III. Juvenile Justice and Violent Crime IV. Way forwards for Juvenile Justice Systems V. Metacommentary: a. The Image that I created for the Readers b. The Feeling I hope to Elicit c. The Purpose VI. Conclusion VII. References
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Last Name1
Name of student:
Tutor’s Name:
Course:
Date:
Control of Drug Abuse in the U.S
Thesis Statement: The number of individuals especially the youth and juveniles who are
involved in drug abuse has drastically increased in the US in the recent past. Despite the
government efforts to fight this problem, the number seems to be rising among the youth who
end up in jail. But, therein lies the problem of how juvenile justice is handled. If juvenile justice
is handled in the correct manner, then this problem can be dealt with more effectively and
appropriately. Despite the fact that drug use among the youth has negative effects on
themselves, there are no other victims who are affected by their actions other than themselves.
Therefore, the concerned authorities need to have a clear understanding of how to deal with
these victimless crimes in a manner that can bring a lasting solution. Ultimately, the problem
of drug abuse in America can only be effectively dealt with if the concerned authorities find
the right way to handle juvenile justice and also legalize certain drugs such as marijuana which
have been proven to have medical values. This article will seek to demonstrate that the best
way to deal with drug abuse among the youth is to effectively handle juvenile justice and also
legalize some drugs such as marijuana that have been found to have medical benefits.
Drug Abuse Control in America
The number of Americans abusing drugs has increased in the last two decades. The most
significant population that has been involved in the drug abuse and the most affected is the

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youth followed by the adults. Despite the efforts that the government has put in place to try and
fight this menace, it is still a major problem. In fact, data shows that it is on the rise among the
youth. The government, through its relevant authorities, has been fighting this drug abuse
problem through the criminal justice system, but it has not been successful in reducing the drug
abuse issue in America. There is a massive increase in the number of inmates convicted of drug
abuse and drug trafficking in America. This approach has proven to be ineffective in dealing
with the problem. Part of the reason is that many drug abuse offenders avoid jail sentences
through corrupt leaders in the criminal justice system (Guerra, 2005. Pg. 5). For example, the
prosecutors are offered bribes to allow the offenders to move out without clear procedures thus
interfering with the efforts that could have facilitated rehabilitation of such drug abusers.
Due to the ineffectiveness of the system in dealing with the problem, the federal
government and other state governments should not stop the war on drug abuse in America but
should establish more effective policies that will reinforce the criminal justice system to ensure
that drug abuse is effectively managed and put under control. These policies may include the
creation of health rehabilitation centers and drug awareness initiatives that specifically target
the youth and young adults who are the most affected with this drug abuse problem. Health
rehabilitation centers can help transform Americans who are addicted to harmful drugs like
Cocaine and Heroin. Additionally, some drugs such as marijuana should not be classified as
illegal drugs because they have been proven to have important health benefits and can be used
to treat certain health conditions. In fact, several states with the U.S...


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