In the late 90's, a sudden epidemic took over Plano, Texas. Heroin usage was becoming more common among the teens. The community of Plano is a distinguished suburb north of Dallas. Plano residents are considered one of the most fortunate in the Dallas area due to their high incomes and model citizens. Their neighborhoods consists of huge houses boasting over three-thousand square feet. A shiny BMW or Mercedes sits in every other driveway. Their gated …showed first 75 words of 615 total…

…showed last 75 words of 615 total…in Plano, it can happen anywhere. Having a high-paying job, a nice home, and a good family doesn't guarantee anyone from falling prey to heroin. It doesn't eliminate us from suffering the same fate as less fortunate people. Material things and money doesn't prevent us from being a statistic. There may not be any preventable measures we can take, but being equipped with constant knowledge can be a start to fighting the war against heroin.