Drug Abuse: A Daily Occurence - E-book - ePub

Drug abuse may be intentional or unintentional use of drugs with harmful consequences. Drugs can affect behaviour by altering mood, conciousness and social functioning. Drug abuse includes misuse of prescription medicines and addiction to other substances. Drug abuse is a major health problem. It produces adverse physical, psychological and social effects that can be lethal. Drug abuse may begin with experiments or occasional use of drugs to feel good, relax or to fit in.
People who try drugs frequently develop problems with them. They increase the amount of drugs they consume and may use drugs compulsively. Drug abuse can cause substantial health and social problems for individuals, families and communities. It is associated with a variety of health problems, including abscesses [pus-producing infections], anorexia, respiratory infections, pneumonia, tuberculosis [TB], sexually transmitted diseases, heart disease and stoke.
Most smokers in  the US use tobacco products, this is a contributory factor to lung cancer, other cancers and cardiovascular disease. Drug abuse is also associated with violent crime and gun violence as well as unemployment and poverty. If they live in poverty, drug users and their famolies are less likely to have access to health care, decent housing, jobs and good schools. This limits the potential of family members to contribute to society and achieve self-sufficiency.
This book Covers...   . What is drug abuse? . Legal Classification of Drugs based on their risk potential.. How does drug abuse affect health?. What causes drug abuse?. The Legal and Societal implications of drug Abuse.. How can drug abuse be treated.. What is the scope of drug abuse in today's society?. How can drug abuse be preventerd?. What are the possible legal consequences of drug abuse?. What is the cost of drug abuse to society? And more.... Drug abuse can be prevented by educating the public and establishing effective, drug free environments. Education can help young drug users develop awareness of the consequences of drug use, while helping their parents cope with the risks they pose to their children.
Education helps parents recognise warning signs of drug abuse and neglect, allowing them to protect their own children from drugs. Prevention programs should also inculde increasing opportunities for youth sports participation or other activities that provide alternatives to drug use.. If you want to prevent drug abuse, you can learn more about it in this book. Get yourself a copy and start reading..