Inner-city substance abuse

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Substance abuse is an ever increasing epidemic facing America's inner-city minorities. There are several different drugs that are gaining popularity amongst inner-city youths 1. Juice, that is marijuana soaked in embalming fluid is starting to show up in more and more inner east coast cities 2. Crack or rock cocaine is by far one of the most addicting drugs out there, it's been engulfing America's inner-cities since the early 80's 3. Heroin, is also making a comeback 4. Alcohol …

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…class version of drug abuse I interviewed Molly, a white 19 year old student at the University of New Mexico. Me: How did you start using drugs? Molly: Well, I started drinking alcohol at 15. I loved the feeling I got for being drunk. Then I tried pot at my friend's party. This is twice as good as beer, I thought. It seemed every new drug I tried I like better then the last one. I star