Drug Abuse

The habitual taking of illegal drugs is called drug abuse. There are a few reasons why drug usage gets changed to drug abuse. Nowadays drug abuse is becoming common amongst youngsters as they want to ‘fit in’ and believe that taking or consuming drugs makes them cool. But this can be controlled if preventive measures are taken by family or institution.Media- an important player in life- needs to highlight the damning consequences of drug abuse. It is significant that the young are made to feel that drug abuse itself is harmful. (As discussed earlier)

Addiction is a disease that influences your cerebrum and conduct. When you're dependent on medications, you can't fight the temptation to utilize them, regardless of how much mischief the medications may cause.

Drug addiction use isn't about just heroin, cocaine, or other unlawful medications. You can get dependent on liquor, nicotine, narcotic painkillers, and other legitimate substances.

Drug abuse is when you use legal or illegal substances in ways you shouldn’t. You may take more than the normal portion of pills or use another person's medicine. You may abuse drugs to feel better, ease pressure, or keep away from the real world. In any case, more often than not, you're ready to change your unhealthy habits or stop using altogether.

To prevent drug abuse there are some ways, that one needs to follow:

1. Self-control

2. Notice the physical or behavioural change

3. Learn to deal with life problems without drugs

4. Don't give in to peer pressure

5. Develop health habits