Inner-city substance abuse
Date Submitted: 12/10/2004 10:01:56
Substance abuse is an ever increasing epidemic facing America's
inner-city minorities. There are several different drugs that are gaining
popularity amongst inner-city youths 1. Juice, that is marijuana soaked in
embalming fluid is starting to show up in more and more inner east coast
cities 2. Crack or rock cocaine is by far one of the most addicting drugs out
there, it's been engulfing America's inner-cities since the early 80's 3.
Heroin, is also making a comeback 4. Alcohol
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class version of drug abuse I interviewed Molly, a white
19 year old student at the University of New Mexico.
Me: How did you start using drugs?
Molly: Well, I started drinking alcohol at 15. I loved the feeling I got for
being drunk. Then I tried pot at my friend's party. This is twice as good as
beer, I thought. It seemed every new drug I tried I like better then the last
one. I star
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