writing problems solutions

1. Drugs are becoming more and
more common in many countries.
What are some of the problems
associated with drug abuse, and
what are some of the possible
solutions? (250 words)

2. Step by step
• Plan
• Vocabulary
• Ideas
• Organize ideas
• Layout
• Introduction and Conclusion

3. Plan
• Intro Present situation 1-2 sentences
• Problems Topic Sentence
Problem 1 Example, Problem 2 Example, Problem 3 Example
• Solutions Topic Sentence
Solution 1 More Info, Solution 2 More Info, Solution 3 More
Info
• Conclusion Summary sentence(s) Future

4. Vocabulary
• Think of synonyms (words which mean the
same)
• Think of related words and phrases
• Change
– nouns to verbs
– verbs to nouns
– adjectives to nouns, etc

5. 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, counseling

6. 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

7. Vocabulary
• drug abuse • drug addiction
• drug user • addict, victim of drug abuse, user
• drugs • illegal substances
• smuggle • traffic
• dealer • pusher
• dealing • selling
• common • widespread, prevalent
• solution • answer to the problem, solve
• country • society, nation, communities

8. Introduction
Present • Drug abuse is common in many countries.
situation: Billions of dollars are spent internationally
definition /
preventing drug use, treating addicts, and
problems
fighting drug-related crime.
Present • Although drugs threaten many societies,
situation: their effects can also be combated
successfully.
Solutions • This essay looks at some of the effects of
This essay will drug use on society, and suggests some
(Essay outline) solutions to the problem.

9. Write topic sentence and problems
Drug abuse causes multiple problems for countries
and communities.
• The medical effects are obvious. Example 1 …
• There are also psychological effects. Example 2 …
• The third result is crime. Example 3 …

10. Write topic sentence and solutions
Despite these problems the danger of drugs can be
fought.
• Education is the first battle. Example 1 …
• A second approach is to increase police power.
Example 2 …
• However, the main target should be the user.
Example 3 …

11. Conclusion
Topic • In conclusion,
Sentence
Summary of • although the problem of drugs may seem
essay: impossible to eliminate, there are
Problem/ concrete steps that can be taken to
solution
weaken the hold of drugs on society.
Future • The danger from drugs is too great to
statement
ignore.

12. FINAL ESSAY
Drug abuse is common in many countries. Billions of dollars are
spent internationally preventing drug use, treating addicts, and
fighting drug-related crime. Although drugs threaten many
societies, their effects can also be combated successfully. This
essay looks at some of the effects of drug use on society, and
suggests some solutions to the problem.
Drug abuse causes multiple problems for countries and
communities. The medical effects are very obvious …….. There
are also psychological effects……. The third result is crime …….
Despite these problems, the danger of drugs can be fought.
Education is the first battle…… . A second approach is to increase
police power …. However the main target should be the user…..
In conclusion, although the problem of drugs may seem impossible
to eliminate, there are concrete steps that can be taken to
weaken the hold of drugs on society. The danger from drugs is
too great to ignore.