Drugs are NOT the only issue relating to crime, BUT because of the nature of addiction, drugs can do more to destroy the moral will and the social fabric of the EVERYcommunity than any other type of crime. It appears that drug use among youth matches national levels: we have no more 'moral immunity’ from drugs than anyone else.
It is well known that the use of such drugs affects the sensory perceptions, making what is near seem distant and what is distant seem near; that their use produces illusions and hallucinations, so that the real seems to disappear and what is imaginary appears to be real; and that taking drugs in general impairs the faculty of reasoning and decision-making
Added to this psychological fact are the physical effects: bodily lassitude, dullness of the nerves, and decline in overall health. The moral consequences, moral insensitivity, weakening of the will power, and neglect of responsibilities are also well known. Eventually, drug addiction weakens a person and makes him a diseased member of society. Furthermore, drug addiction may result in the destruction of the family or even drive one to a life of crime. Since obtaining drugs involves a great outlay of money, drug addiction may take its toll on the family budget and even it may tempt the drug addict to resort to illegal means to pay for drugs.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/rs/sanctity/isdrugsrev1.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/rs/sanctity/isdrugsrev1.shtml
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