You could say:
Drug use is bad for society because it ups the poverty rate, increases crime, and causes many people to overdose.
“Self-Reliance” summary key points:
Emerson urges his readers to follow their individual will instead of conforming to social expectations.
Emerson emphasizes following one’s own voice rather than an intermediary's, such as the church.
Emerson encourages his readers to be honest in their relationships with others.
Emerson posits the effects of self-reliance: altering religious practices, encouraging Americans to stay at home and develop their own culture, and focusing on individual rather than societal progress
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