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" Ridin By Myself Smokin Weed By Da Acre.. Alot Of Syrup, Alot Of Pills, And A Lot Of Weed"

~Lil Wayne

 More than half (56 percent) of youths age 12-17 reported that marijuana was easy to obtain in 1998. This is an increase from 1992, when 51 percent reported that marijuana was easy to obtain. (The 1998 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse)  

"So what if I'm smokin' weed onstage and doing what I gotta do? It's not me shooting nobody, stabbing nobody, killing nobody. It's a peaceful gesture and they have to respect that and appreciate that." ~Snoop Dog   Each year, student spend $5.5 billion on alcohol



 Eight young people a day die in alcohol-related crashes (CSAP, 1996) (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)





 More than 40% of teens who admitted drinking said they drink when they are upset; 31% said they drink alone; 25% said they drink when they are bored; and 25% said they drink to "get high." (U.S. Surgeon general, 1991)



<span style="font-size: 210%; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">The Effects of Drugs, Sex, Health and Social Life Article:

**http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Effects-of-the-Drugs-on-Sex-Health-and-Social-Life-70913.shtml

<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">D.A.R.E : Drug Abuse Resistance Education

http://www.dare.com/home/DrugInformation/Defaultc096.asp?N

2nd wall Reflection 1 Music, Drugs, Entertainment **