Drugs. A Means to an End?
The fate of the world lies all on the next generation. It is up to them to take charge of the reigns and lead to a better future. However, the many upsets that comes with the world draws a challenge. Drug addiction is a prime epidemic on the rise with little attention. In Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, he warns the people of the earth that one day drugs and or a drug will take over the human race due to a false sense of security and a lack of contentment. Sure, these substances may have a good use to them, but the real problem is the reason behind for taking drugs or alcohol. Huxley believes a universal drug will only bring true happiness and controllability because of an expected “emotion status” which in today’s modern society, it is slowly becoming true.
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The World State is a utopia that promotes happiness and nothing but happiness. Any words that affiliate with sadness or depression is a fear that most wish not to be. Actually, it is more than a fear, it is a sin. Benito says to Marx, “You look glum! What you need is a
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There are tons of influences within society that contribute to become addicted. Humans are like little fish. They see that appetizing worm floating free, untouched. That want becomes a need, and before they know it, snatch! That poor little fish has been hooked, unable to release and go back to their usual. Obviously, not every drug is an instant bait hook but according to drugrehab.com, “You are at the mercy of your brain. It plays a significant role in your dependence to a substance.” The mental state at which a person is at will likely determine the course of the next years to come if they choose to participate. Human beings tend to lean in the direction of what is easy. They are cheating their own minds and bodies to get to the happy side fast rather than taking it slow each day to overcome battles. Soon it will be a habit, as if it is their