Why are drugs becoming more of a problem in our society, and what are the effects? 

Ideas

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Problems

• Effect on parents, distress, pain 
• Effect on family (brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, children) 
• Effect on work, productivity, punctuality, career 
• Criminal problems, theft, police resources, smuggling, mafia, underworld, gangs 
• Medical problems, addiction, death, overdose, driving, irrational decisions or behavior, hospitalization, medical resources, treatment, clinics, detoxification, counselling

Solutions

• Education, schools, awareness, campaigns, choices, advertising 
• Counseling, treatment, advice, confidential, helpline 
• Communication between parents and children, meals, non-judgmental, firm, close, open communication 
• Close family relationships: brothers, sisters, parents 
• Employment, meaningful activity, activities in evenings, 
• Good environment, leisure, sports, friends 
• Expectations

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