important, worldwide issues. Ending the existence of drugs is one of the

toughest and most complicated goals we face. Despite our constant battle

against them, illegal substances continue to exist and thrive in our culture.

With all the effort we put into the war against drugs, why is there little

success? Lack of effort is not a major reason our attempts are failing. It is

the lack of understanding that leads to the misdirection and failure of our

attempts. Obviously a strong desire to use drugs exists, and it is the

prevention of this desire that we need to focus on in order to wipe out drugs

In fact, our focus is strongly on punishing drug users, yet

applying laws against committed drug crimes has not proven to be an effective

solution. Drugs are still produced and distributed everywhere, and are taken by

Obviously our focus is mid-directed. Because all types of people use

illegal substances, pinpointing one specific group to "bust" is not effective.

Recently, we have tried to track the location of drug use. We find places where

drugs tend to be, and seek to close them down as an effort to decrea

Cultural beliefs about beauty ideals -- not anything related to night life --

industry; including music, fashion, beauty/modeling and acting. Along with

surroundings. Children struggling towards adulthood, independence, and

to the entertainment industry, and regardless of their illegal status, many of

peer pressure and the need for acceptance all contribute to their drug use.

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