ArgumentativeTeen drug abuse is a growing problem within the Hazleton community. Many great attempts were made to stop this problem before it became an epidemic, but they either succeeded for a short time or failed. Through extensive research on the subject, two solutions have been designed that have not yet been tried. These solutions have been designed to succeed where others have failed and are simple enough to implement immediately. By falling apart and seeing the flaws in other attempts. These methods will outperform them because they incorporate the best aspects of previous trials. It will take money, but in the long term, these means will ultimately be justified. This is purely to raise funds for the sake of the future of the community and of course for teenagers who are at risk or currently addicted to drugs. A recreational center is extremely important in the fight against adolescent drug addiction. . However, this one will be very different from the others that currently exist. Entrance to the facility would be free and all utilities would be paid for by the community. This center would offer several indoor activities to its participants. For greater assurance, a survey could be distributed in the school to obtain adolescents' opinions on the indoor activities they would participate in at the center. It would contain a large swimming pool where lessons could be taught to teenagers who did not have the chance to learn earlier in life. Basketball courts are a must when it comes to activities for teenagers, here teams could play and they would also be open to all other children. A games room with up-to-date games should be included in the building. This center will not only b...... middle of paper .......d. Internet. May 10, 2014. “Drug abuse prevention starts with parents. » HealthyChildren.org. Np, and Web. May 9, 2014. “DrugFacts: High School and Youth Trends.” » National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Np, and Web. May 10, 2014. “Overview.” NCADD. Np, and Web. May 9, 2014. “Adolescent Prescription Drug Abuse Addiction and the Solution.” Adolescent Prescription Drug Abuse Addiction and the Solution. Np, and Web. May 7, 2014. .MLA formatting by BibMe.org.