Illegal Drugs, from Life in the USA: The Complete Guide for Immigrants and Americans

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Illegal Drugs
Many drugs are illegal in America. Other legal and prescription dugs are misused and abused. The two most controversial illegal drugs are heroin and cocaine, along with the cocaine derivative "crack." Marijuana is widely smoked in the United States but has been largely decriminalized. The "War Against Drugs" is a nationwide movement, created by politicians and embraced by the schools, media and other institutions, to fight drug abuse and the illegal drug business. The slogan of this movement is "Just Say No." Many responsible people in America believe that some or all drugs should be legalized, since the fact that they are now illegal doesn't seem to help cut down on drugs use, and creates drug gangs and violence in the cities.

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