There are many types of drugs in today's society. Some are beneficial to society, such as medication, other drugs such as cocaine, marijuana and heroin are harmful to society. For a number of years, illegal drugs have been an increasing problem in society. They physically alter the brain and are very dangerous. Drugs have been the cause of innumerable deaths, especially in teenagers. More teens are using drugs each year. Not only has the drug …showed first 75 words of 915 total…

…showed last 75 words of 915 total…time. The smoke from cannabis contains all the toxic constituents of smoke including irritants, tumor initiator, tumor promoters and carcinogens, and carbon monoxide. Methamphetamine is dangerous not only to the meth user but to society at large. It's estimated that every pound of methamphetamine produced leaves behind 5 to 7 pounds of toxic waste. 72% of teen pregnancies are caused by drug and alcohol and 48% of them don't use protection so the risk is greater of contracting STD's.