The document discusses the history and ongoing debate around the War on Drugs. It begins by defining drugs and their effects. It then outlines how the War on Drugs was officially declared in 1971 in response to rising drug abuse. The document notes there are two sides to the debate around legalizing drugs, with conservatives supporting the War on Drugs and liberals arguing it has been a failure. Both perspectives are presented. It concludes by emphasizing the negative health impacts of drugs and the government's role in protecting citizens.

1. The War on DrugsBy Rand SofiaESL 106

2. Drugs are chemical substances that affect the central nervous system and cause changes in human's behavior and sometimes addiction like Marijuana, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and crack.What are drugs?

3. Since the 19th century when Americans first discovered new wonder drugs like morphine, heroin, and cocaine, our society has confronted the problem of drug abuse and addiction. Four decades ago the Government of the United States declared the war on drugs but in June 1971, the President Richard Nixon officially declared the war on drugs and he identified drug abuse as a public enemy number one .History of the war on drugs

4. Legalizing drugs is a controversial topic because there are two different sides :Conservatives believe that the war on drugs does something positive for America.Liberals think that the war on drugs is a total failure which has wasted billions of dollars and has increased the prison population .Why it is a controversial topic

5. ForMany people are for the legalization of drugs because they think it is a personal freedom and it will make the streets safer.Many people are against legalization of drugs because legalizing such dangerous drugs will increase the addiction in an early age and it will increase the number of traffic accidents.The two sides of drugs Against

6. People should know that drugs could affect many aspects of life such as psychological, emotional and physical and it is so dangerous to body health.The Government should not legalize drugs and their duty is to protect people from such dangerous drugs.Conclusion:The End