Ecstasy Speech
Ξ December 10th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Old School Papers |
Written as a Speech around March 2002
Introduction
Everyone in this room could come down to Ybor with me tonight, and for a little bit more than the cost a movie ticket, experience a drug that would allow us to feel free and euphoric while still giving us the energy to dance until the early hours of the morning. Well… except for those of you who are possibly on an anti-depressant, have epilepsy or simply took a few Tylenol before hitting the clubs – for you it would probably kill. The drug I am talking about is ecstasy. With almost 7% of all 12th Graders having used it before, ecstasy is one of the “new” designer drugs that have actually been out since the 70’s but have recently become fashionable, especially throughout the club scene. Of all available narcotics, I have the biggest problem with ecstasy because although the prevailing attitude towards it is that of a “safe” drug, it is in actuality one of the most dangerous. Today I will explain how the drug works, as well as why it is so dangerous and finally what is being done to keep curb the dangers associated with ecstasy. Rudyard Kipling once said that “words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind” So it is very important that my words here today will allow you to make informed decisions and perhaps even help others. (more…)