INTRODUCTION:DRUG ADDICTION

When there is life,There is hope

–Ron Grover
In a world full of adult ,teenagers and kids, There is one thing that their lives will be
miserable in just one abusive way of using it and it is called DRUGS; is any substance
that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed.
Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances that provide nutritional
support. There are four main groups of drugs, divided according to their major effects,
plus a few substances that do not easily fit into any category. The main categories are
:stimulants (e.g. cocaine)depressants (e.g. alcohol)opium-related painkillers (e.g.
heroin)hallucinogens (e.g. LSD.)The people enjoy it and they become addicted to
drugs ,it is known now as DRUG ADDICTION ,So what is “drug addiction” by the way?
Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's
brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or
medication. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered
drugs. When you're addicted, you may continue using the drug despite the harm it
causes. Drug addiction can start with experimental use of a recreational drug in social
situations, and, for some people, the drug use becomes more frequent. For others,
particularly with opioids, drug addiction begins with exposure to prescribed medications,
or receiving medications from a friend or relative who has been prescribed the
medication.The risk of addiction and how fast you become addicted varies by drug.
Some drugs, such as opioid painkillers, have a higher risk and cause addiction more
quickly than others.As time passes, you may need larger doses of the drug to get high.
Soon you may need the drug just to feel good. As your drug use increases, you may
find that it's increasingly difficult to go without the drug. Attempts to stop drug use may
cause intense cravings and make you feel physically ill (withdrawal symptoms).You may
need help from your doctor, family, friends, support groups or an organized treatment
program to overcome your drug addiction and stay drug-free
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People are most likely to begin abusing drugs*—including tobacco, alcohol, and illegal
and prescription drugs—during adolescence and young adulthood. almost 70 percent of
high school students will have tried alcohol, half will have taken an illegal drug, nearly
40 percent will have smoked a cigarette, and more than 20 percent will have used a
prescription drug for a nonmedical purpose.1 There are many reasons adolescents use
these substances, including the desire for new experiences, an attempt to deal with
problems or perform better in school, and simple peer pressure. Adolescents are
“biologically wired” to seek new experiences and take risks, as well as to carve out their
own identity. Trying drugs may fulfill all of these normal developmental drives, but in an
unhealthy way that can have very serious long-term consequences.Many factors
influence whether an adolescent tries drugs, including the availability of drugs within the
neighborhood, community, and school and whether the adolescent’s friends are using
them.

The family environment is also important: Violence, physical or emotional abuse,

mental illness, or drug use in the household increase the likelihood an adolescent will
use drugs. Finally, an adolescent’s inherited genetic vulnerability; personality traits like
poor impulse control or a high need for excitement; mental health conditions such as
depression, anxiety, or ADHD; and beliefs such as that drugs are “cool” or harmless
make it more likely that an adolescent will use drugMost teens do not escalate from
trying drugs to developing an addiction or other substance use disorder;# however,
even experimenting with drugs is a problem. Drug use can be part of a pattern of risky
behavior including unsafe sex, driving while intoxicated, or other hazardous,
unsupervised activities. And in cases when a teen does develop a pattern of repeated
use, it can pose serious social and health risks, including: school failure problems with
family and other relationship loss of interest in normal healthy activities impaired
memory increased risk of contracting an infectious disease (like HIV or hepatitis C) via
risky sexual behavior or sharing contaminated injection equipment mental health
problems—including substance use disorders of varying severity the very real risk of
overdose death. The majority of those who have a substance use disorder started using
before age 18 and developed their disorder by age 20.7 The likelihood of developing a
substance use disorder is greatest for those who begin use in their early teens.
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Why People Use Drugs? While specific incentives differ from person to person,
generally speaking, people start using drugs to escape or mask pain .In some
individuals, the onset of drug use can be from untreated psychiatric issues including
anxiety and depression. The rush of pleasure from using drugs can provide temporary
solace from suffering, which can stem from many mental health or other issues
including the following: Trauma or abuse Mental illness Low self-esteem Poverty
Relationship problems Loss of a loved one Stress Chronic pain or medical conditions
But whatever their reason for starting, once addiction sets in, the disease usually spirals
more and more out of their control. The sad truth is that more deaths, illnesses, and
disabilities are caused by substance abuse than by any other preventable health
condition. Prolonged drug dependence interferes with just about every organ in the
human body, and while different drugs have different damaging effects, these are some
of the common conditions substance abuse can cause: Damaged immune system,
which increases susceptibility to infection Cardiovascular conditions, including heart
attacks and collapsed veins Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain Liver overexertion
or liver failure Seizures and strokes Widespread brain damage that can interfere with
memory, attention, and decision-making, as well as permanent brain damage Some of
the worst effects of substance abuse aren’t even health related

Drug abuse can have a number of damaging consequences on an addict’s social and
emotional well-being, including :Loss of employment Relationship loss In carceration
Financial trouble Homelessness Risky sexual behavior Many problems can be reversed
or minimized by getting sober, but there may be some health and emotional issues that
simply won’t heal with time. The best way to prevent permanent damage is to seek
professional treatment ASAP to overcome the addiction.Drug use can impact on your
life in many other ways. Illicit drug use can also lead to problems with the law. A person
convicted of a drug offence will receive a criminal record and this can lead to difficulties
in getting a job, credit or visas for overseas travel. The cost of purchasing drugs can
lead to financial problems and drug use can lead to social and emotional problems that
affect relationships with family and friends.