While searching for graphs that are related to my topic I came across that caught my eye. This graph that I picked showed the number of annual deaths caused by drugs in the United States. It mentions eight different killers that ranges anywhere from tobacco to marijuana to prescription pills. And while the U.S. government is so worried about banning illegal drugs. It's not even in the top three killers in the U.S. So should we be spending so much time, effort and money on this war?
My data showed that the number one killer in the America is tobacco. That kills over 400,000 people a year. Which is then followed by alcohol, side stream tobacco smoke, prescription drugs, all illegal drugs combined, cocaine, heroin and marijuana. Which tell me that the U.S. needs to worry about other things that are killing more Americans then illicit drugs.
All in all, this graph was a huge eye opener and help me to further realize that all the money that is being spent could and probably showed be going to other, not necessarily better issues, but more important issues.
5 comments:
Super interesting!!
You present a lot of information that I never knew before. Maybe ile stop selling you heroin now. hahaha kidding Mrs. Mentschel.
I never knew tobacco killed the most people. I thought it was a different drug.
this is kind of short. (Thats what she said) Something to work on for next time bro.
Where is the graph or the link to the graph? Where is this info coming from? Is it a credible site?
It is interesting, but here's what I wonder: you thought that making drugs legal might lower the crime/deaths, etc. related to the drugs. But, the top three killers are all LEGAL, so what if making the drugs legal makes it worse???
Also, I can't believe people still smoke when we all know so clearly what a big killer tobacco is-- that just doesn't add up!
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