Drug abuse effect on health and society

Abstract

Drug abuse term often refers to the consistent use of drugs without putting into consideration the reasons why it was recommended. Some of the most commonly abused drugs are alcohol, cocaine, opium and other psychoactive drugs. Depending on the actual compound, drug abuse    including alcohol may lead to health problems, social problems, injuries, unprotected sex, violence, deaths, motor vehicle accidents, suicides, homicides, physical addictions or psychological addictions. Although youths in the current century involve in drug abuse due to several factors. There are two prime causes of drug abuse among the youths. These are (1) peer pressure and (2) depression. Drug abuse can affect one’s health and can lead to countless physical health problems like cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes, respiratory problems, liver damage or many others. It can have profound effects on mental health also like anxiety, depression, and psychosis, impaired functioning, affecting memory and decision making abilities. The effect of drug abuse on person is going to be viewed from different aspects. These are: Social aspect, financial aspect, physical health aspect and mental health aspect.  In our society drug abuse can strain relationships and negatively impact on social interactions, breakdown of family relationships due to trust matters, conflicts, isolation and withdrawal from social groups, leading to feelings of loneliness, difficulty in maintaining employment or fulfilling responsibilities, resultant financial strain and instability. This article is dealing with drug abuse introduction, effect of drug abuse on one’s health and its effect on society.