My Opponent was, or Currently is, on Crack

I would like to state that my opponent merely argued how it is MORE LIKELY that I use crack. It was not proved to be 100% fact. All the symptoms listed could just as easily be symptoms for something completely different. For instance, generalized anxiety and social phobia both fit these symptoms. Symptoms of generalized anxiety and panic attacks include: -Irrational fear or dread, elevated heart rate, palpitations -Muscle tension, headache, chest pain -Insomnia -Diarrhea, GI distress, IBS, nausea -Chest pressure, shortness of breath, tearfulness -Jumpiness, irritability, shakiness, sudden changes in body temperature, hot flashes -Depression When anxious, you usually don't feel tired or hungry (. http://www.womentowomen.com...). Many people with social phobia are preoccupied with concerns hat other people will see their anxiety symptoms (i. e. , trembling, sweating, or blushing); or notice their halting or rapid speech; or judge them to be weak, stupid, or "crazy". Having one's mind going blank are also not uncommon (. http://www.surgeongeneral.gov...). I will now argue every point made by my opponent in terms of generalized anxiety, social phobia, or the validity of his information. Argument against Contention 1: Denial - "My opponent denies that she uses cocaine and is thus in denial. " By saying this, my opponent is claiming that everyone who denies using crack is in denial and is therefore a drug abuser. This is clearly not the case. Argument against Contention 2: Symptoms - Denial: my opponent claims I am "a very anxious person". This characteristic is a MAJOR part in both generalized anxiety and social phobia. In concern to the interview I had the previous week, Social Phobia describes a marked and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment might occur (. http://counsellingresource.com...). I was this way because I was afraid of being rejected from the position. - Insomnia: see symptoms of generalized anxiety. My opponent states "The two major causes of Insomnia are Anxiety or Depression. " Anxiety being a major cause leads me to believe that there is an even greater chance of either generalized anxiety disorder or social phobia, which is also known as social anxiety disorder. -Loss of appetite leading to malnutrition and weight loss: It was stated that I am skinny from the effects of crack. Once again, this is also a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder. See symptoms of generalized anxiety list. -Cold sweats and shivers: In concern to my cold sweats, see symptoms of generalized anxiety to find sudden changes in body temperature as a symptom. - Restlessness and anxiety: see Anxiety. Argument against Contention 3: Divorced Parents - I do have divorced parents. It has been this way since I was 5 years old. The divorce of my parents is a normal way of life rather than a stressor to me because that is just the way I grew up. The divorce of my parents has never been a problem that would lead me into a drug-filled life. If my opponent chooses to argue that it has been stressful to my life, I could just as easily tie it to generalized anxiety. People with generalized anxiety anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about health issues, money, FAMILY PROBLEMS, or difficulties at work (. http://www.nimh.nih.gov...). Argument against Contention 4: No Money - I would like to point out that my parents pay for all things to do with my cell phone (including texting). I do not run out of money. I would also like to point out that I currently have $380 saved up in cash. I do not like wasting money, rather I am one who believes in saving. Argument against Contention 5: Grades - My opponent has greatly mislead you in his statements concerning my grades. Firstly, I will begin with saying in the beginning of the year, I DID have all As (forget the "almost"). This, according to my opponent's own argument, strikes any claims that I was once on crack. Secondly, my grades have only occasionally been higher than my opponent's. Thirdly, my grades have certainly NOT been slipping. On my last report card, my lowest grade was a 96. My opponent knew this fact. Argument against Contention 6: Hispanic - Although I am in fact Hispanic, I am only half-Hispanic. I am also half-Hungarian. -I would also like to use this section to reveal that both generalized anxiety and social phobia are more likely to affect me. - Social phobia typically has an onset in the mid-teens (. http://www.mentalhealth.com...). I am in fact 15 years old. - Generalized anxiety often hits people in childhood or adolescence. It is more common in women than in men (. http://psychcentral.com...). I am also a female. I would like to suggest that because neither one of us is able to produce sufficient proof that we change the direction of this argument and go about it in a way as to who makes a more likely argument. My opponent is unable to solidly prove that I am on crack. By doing it this way, both my opponent and I then have the possibility of gaining points where points would otherwise not be given. I am eager to hear my opponent's argument.