Blog Stage 7

We are all aware that one of the main problems that our society is currently facing are drug related issues. These problems vary from consumption, to drug dealing, and trafficking and they convey so many other problems within society. According to recent statistics, the United States currently holds the first place for marijuana, cocaine, and tobacco consumption. Also, other illegal drugs like methamphetamines are widely consumed across the country.

  Despite the fact fact that some states have now legalized the use of marijuana as a recreational drug or/and for medical use, the problems are somewhat consistent and he consumption of other illegal drugs is on he rise or has stayed the same. In the state of Texas, drug possession is considered a felony which carries a penalty of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000 depending on the type of drug.

   In 2013 alone, the state of Texas reported almost 400 calls to the poison control center for heroin overdose. Even when this statistic is from 5 years ago, the problem is still the same. In my opinion, the real problem relies within the society, and we cannot put all the blame on the government. Once someone makes the decision to use drugs, even if it’s only one time, they become part of the problem. I know it may sound absurd, but maybe for some people this could sound insignificant and even say “ well it was only one time”, but the reality is that this one time carries a lot of problems behind that we are not able to see (for example, all the crime involved with drug trafficking).

I believe that this example doesn’t only apply to drug crimes, but to many other problems in our society as well, in which we tend to blame the government for. We should be able to take a look at ourselves and see if there might be something that we are doing that directly or indirectly contributes to theses issues. I do believe that all big changes start with us, so if we want a change we must begin with changing the way we act, think, the choices we make, and the way we treat others.