Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse

       Drug abuse refers to the deliberate use of an illegal drug for its psychotropic  purpose. It may also include too much use of a prescribed drug for the similar purpose. the state of being dependent on drugs is known as drug dependence for drug addiction. Once a person is addicted, it is quite difficult for him to get away. Drugs are taken in different forms - some are sniffed,  some are taken orally and others are taken  intravenously. Drug abuse is becoming a  menace  worldwide.

        Several circumstances lead people to start taking drugs. Youths, who are more curious but ignorant are most vulnerable. Many get pressure from their bad company. They are also urged by agents and distributors. Some have misconception that drugs remove all tension and lack of employment and recreational opportunities encourage  youths to taste drugs. As in our society, some people start taking some drugs such as ganja as a religious tradition. Likewise, many people are involved in the extraction and trafficking of drugs, through illegal, because they make high profit from these businesses. It is difficult to control the illegal drugs trade because the smugglers, who also run legal businesses and are rich enough to bribe police, use their own aircrafts and secret routes. In addition, the users have very intense demands and certain drugs are legal in certain countries.

        Drug abuse has serious impacts on individual, family and society. Drugs babbly deteriorate the health of the users who lose confidence in the future and have a realization of responsibilities. Instead, they feel guilty of not fulfilling duties or involving in criminal activities. They suffer from decreased ability and interest to work but are forced to generate money in every possible way. They also get isolated from their family and normal friend's drug taking, mainly intravenously, also leaves them vulnerable to HIV infection. On the other hand, the family gets no more support from drug takers. Instead, they have anxiety and tension. Most drug addicts are of working age. When they are indifferent to their duties, the country's economy may be badly affected. At the same time, many criminal activities are drugs induced and the addict's care and treatment are big problem and burden for all.

        In this modern age everyone has challenges to protect oneself from the dangers. We must know that drugs are never dietary substances and are by no means solution to our problem. They are great killers so everyone should always say 'no' to drugs even if we are lonely, frustrated or their intimate friends persuade.  Families, societies and countries  have important part to play. Farmers tending to cultivate crops such as hemp and poppy should be encouraged with subsidies  to cultivate food crops. Moe strict laws should be made and implemented effectively. Cross border movements should be strictly watched. Young people should be provided with recreational opportunities. The countries at large  should work jointly to control production, transpiration, distribution and  use of such poisons.