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“The Shadow on the Soul: Poverty, Drugs, and the Fall of Man.”

There is no denying the fact that, due to a shortage of wealth, one-fourth of the people in the world cannot satisfy their daily needs, leaving many dissatisfied with their family lives. It is very difficult for someone to get a job, as there are fewer vacancies in offices, industries, and other sectors. When people cannot find an occupation or job to earn their livelihood, they see no other option than committing crimes. Therefore, unemployment is a root cause of criminal behavior, and bad actors exploit this vulnerability to influence individuals into committing impish and heinous deeds, leaving them worn-out throughout their entire lives.

Opiates are medically important as painkillers, but drug users take them because they induce feelings of well-being, contentment, and power. Unfortunately, when the effects wear off, the user becomes anxious and depressed and is tempted to take another dose to restore a good mood—a course that can lead to addiction. Amphetamines harm health by reducing appetite, causing sleeplessness, and weakening the body’s ability to fight infection. Hence, it is clear that these drugs are illegal unless used under medical supervision. The illegal use or sale of these substances can result in severe punishment under government laws.

In this world, everyone needs a companion to live with in society, through friendship and love. That is why people make friends in the hope of securing good fortune for their future. However, not every friend stands by another in weal and woe. Sometimes, a bad friend pushes another toward danger and inspires them to engage in antisocial activities, which leads to crime. Thus, by associating with misleading people, a person may be led into a life of crime. Suffice it to say that due to the frustrated socio-economic conditions prevailing in our country, our youth are leading very miserable lives.

Human beings are the finest creation on Earth, endowed with a conscience that sets us apart from birds and beasts, whereas lower creatures lack the power to differentiate between wrong and right. Formerly, people lived in forests, hills, and caves, where they had no status or dignity in social life. The modern world is the habitat of education based on technology and scientific tools. Yet, when a person becomes a criminal, they acquire the qualities of a brute. Everybody in polite society begins to hate them. If a criminal understands their social position, they consider themselves the lowest of all, far removed from those who enjoy true social dignity as healthy members of society.

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