Millions of people around the world are said to suffer from some form of drug addiction. Drug addiction are diseases that over time cause changes in the person's body, mind, and behavior, and the individual is unable to control his or her use of substances despite the harm that it causes.
As a person progress from substance use to abuse and possibly dependence, there are observable behavioral signs and symptoms. Like any other progressive, life-threatening disease, it is always desirable to intervene as early as possible when symptoms become apparent.
The symptoms in drug addiction and habituation vary with the type of drug, the amount used, and the personality of the user. Drug addiction is usually symptomatic of a personality disorder. Signs of drug addiction can include a decreased desire to work and/or socialize, extreme drowsiness, inattentive- ness, frequent mood swings, and restlessness.
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February 12, 2010 3:43 AM
Drug Addiction is now a global problem. This social cancer has spread its poisonous claw all over the world. Frustration is the cause of this Addiction unemployment problem, political cataclysm, lack of family ties, lack of love affection etc gives rise to frustration. Again this addiction gives rise to social crimes. When the addicted can’t afford to buy drugs, they commit many kinds of social crimes. Like hijacking, looting, plundering, killing, robbery etc. Drugs bear a terrible effect on human body. They kill them slowly but surely. No physician can stop the changes that take place in the body of a drug addict. Drug addicted people feel drowsy, lose appetite and sleep. The skins of their bodies began change it’s color. Drugs also damage the brain and all internal function of the body.
However this curse shouldn’t be allowed to go on unchecked. At any cost we must get rid of this social cancer by highlighting its dangerous effects on human body and society. The remedy for drug addiction is not very easy. Greed of drug traders has grasped the whole world. Drug business should must be is punishable and the highest punishment is death sentence in any Country. This law must be enforced immediately. Our young generation must be aware of the dire consequence of drug abuse. Parents must be careful of their treatment to children. Feelings of security under loving parents may hinder children from being victims of drugs. Religious and social values must be taught from early childhood. When each and every person is sincere to drive this curse of drug addiction from the society, human beings can get rid of it.
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