How Do I Start a Persuasive Speech on Drug Addiction and Abuse?
Question by Taryn: How do i start a persuasive speech on drug addiction and abuse?
I am writing a persuasive speech on drug addiction and abuse for a writing class and I can’t figure out a good way to start the speech off. Please help. Thanks.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: A Healthy Kids Series
Prescription Drug Abuse: A Healthy Kids Series
Filed under: teen drug abuse
Too often, parents are clueless when it comes to the prescription-drug abuse epidemic among high school and even middle school teens– missing early warning signs and fumbling opportunities to educate themselves and protect their kids. During October …
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Medical Marijuana Prone to Abuse, Sen. Keenan Says
Medical Marijuana Prone to Abuse, Sen. Keenan Says
Filed under: Colorado Drug Abuse
A recent study of Colorado teenagers in substance abuse rehabilitation facilities found that three-quarters had used medical marijuana, with only one of the patients having a prescription for it. “Medical marijuana use among adolescent patients in …
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Would This Be Considered “Betraying the Family”?
Question by Cybele: Would this be considered “betraying the family”?
My sister, who is 20 and at university discusses our family’s financial problems and our mother’s drug addiction (to prescription tranquilizers) with her boyfriend. My mother considers this to be a “betrayal” and thinks that my sister should be only discussing “surface topics” with her boyfriend. The two of them have been together for 2 years and are planning to get married. He is a very nice boy. I tried to explain to my mother that discussing her family life helps her build intimacy and trust with her boyfriend. My mother is still furious. Is she right or am I?