Drugs: Weapons of Mass Destruction

        Throughout history, drugs were created mostly for medical use, like heroin, LSD, etc., but eventually they were abused to satisfy the human need for satisfaction, profound sensational feelings that are "out of this world."

       Drugs are commonly referred to medicines in the field of health and pharmacy, but drugs can also be addictive substances that cause many terrible effects. A brief history about drugs to show how human have turned to misuse these narcotics.

In 1839, the British Empire started a war with China because China rejected the legalization of opium in their country. Another war started in 1856; Britain, United States, and France allied to defeat China for the same reason: legalizing opium trade.

Heroin was created by a chemist in 1874, but not commercially produced until 1898 by Bayer Pharmaceutical Company. Heroin was created to replace morphine due to addictive problem, but heroin turned out to be even more addictive than morphine and was first classified illegal by the US.

LSD are used in psychological treatment, religious usage, etc. but people used it for recreational use as well.

Drugs were developed, and abused by human to satisfy their needs. Consequently, they are blinded by their lust for ecstasy. Detrimental effects invaded their bodies, destroying vital organs and creating illusions. For example: Heroin can destroy the liver, heart, lungs, brain. There are many other effects than change the appearance of an individual. Here is an example:

Methamphetamine is another common drug. Crystal meth is illegal around the world. It has terrible effects on human: Increased sweating, dry mouth, high blood pressure, dizziness, etc. One virulent effect of meth is meth mouth. People who uses meth frequently lose their teeth after a certain period of time. Before losing them their teeth would turn yellow and look like they are rotten.

Drugs can have malicious effect on human when abused, but they are used as a tool to make illicit wealth as well. The drug industry is the most profitable illegal industry. Many wars and clashes happened because of it. People trying to buy drugs, or take over territory to expand their drug trading activities. In Columbia about 6 months ago, police captured 7 tons of cocaine on its way to Netherlands port. They were labelled as motors part such as KIA, Yamaha, etc.

Drug should always prohibited for its belligerent effects. Many lives have changed due to drug addiction, and they would never feel the same way before again.