Essay Outline Sample: Addiction among the youth

Cardi B. Outline Introduction Paragraph Topic: Addiction among the youth Thesis statement: The main social problem that the youth are struggling with currently is drug addiction. Introduction overview (state the significance of the topic): This topic is significant as it will give me insights on how to deal with addicted youth in my line of work. Body Paragraph 1 Topic: Drug addiction is the abuse of drugs to a point where the body cannot do without it. Supporting Sentence 1: The risk of developing an addiction is especially high during adolescence and young adulthood. Supporting Sentence 2: Addiction is a worldwide menace and families and communities are suffering because of it’s widespread impact. Supporting Sentence 3: Addiction is a brain-based disorder. Body Paragraph 2 Topic: There are numerous negative impacts of drug addiction on the youth. Supporting Sentence 1: They become unproductivity as they spend most of their time high. Supporting Sentence 2: Drug addicts expose themselves to some health issues including mental illnesses and cancer. Supporting Sentence 3: They become social burdens to their families and community. Body Paragraph 3 Topic: There are treatment and recovery options for drug addiction. Supporting Sentence 1: Treatment can be done using other drugs depending on what one is addicted to. Supporting Sentence 2: Therapy and rehabilitation are important to change the addict’s mentality. Supporting Sentence 3: Relapse is possible when the addict is not strong enough. Conclusion Overview: Drug addiction is an issue that is highly affecting the youth and is not getting enough attention. Provide a summary of your paper. This paper discusses what drug addiction is, its impact, and treatment options. References Ahmed, Bilal, et al. “Youth at Risk: The Alarming Issue of Drug Addiction in Academic Institutions in Pakistan.” Children and Youth Services Review, vol. 118, 2020, p. 105385., doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105385. Mishra, S., Rout, R. P., & Jayakrishnan, K. (2015). A Correlative Study to Assess the Internet Addiction and Health Status among the Students of SOA University Bhubaneswa. International Journal of Nursing Education, 7(4), 82–86. https://doi-org.carrington.idm.oclc.org/10.5958/0974-9357.2015.00198.1 “What Is Drug Addiction?” Drug Discovery for the Treatment of Addiction, 2014, pp. 1–17., doi:10.1002/9781118943670.ch1.