Drug abuse is one concept that cannot be over emphasized. Hardly does any day pass by without drugs not being abused by most people, especially the youth.
What are Drugs?
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines drug as a substance used as medication. This means that they are substances used for treatment of ailments.
However, when these substances are misused for the very purpose it was
meant for, it becomes abuse- Drug abuse.
Classification and Examples of Drugs.
Stimulants- Examples include Adderall, Ritalin, Synthetic Marijuana, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, etc.
Depressants- Examples include alcohol, tobacco, etc.
Hallucinogens- Examples include Psilocybin, Salvia, Peyote, etc.
Dissociatives- Examples include, Ketamine, DXM (Dextromethorphan), PCP (phencyclidine).
Opioids- Examples include, Heroin, Morphine, Hydrocodone, Codeine, etc.
Inhalants- Examples include; fumes of markers, paint, paint thinner, gasoline and glue, nitrous oxide, etc.
Cannabis- Examples include; marijuana leaves, hashish, hash oil, etc.
These drugs mentioned above become very dangerous to health when they are abused.
Risks associated with Drug abuse
Anxiety
Paranoia
Psychosis
High body temperature
Diabetes and weight gain
Delirium
Sluggish thinking
Low blood pressure
Flashbacks
Fear
Distorted cognition
Depression
Suicidal thoughts
Speech difficulties
Social withdrawal
Constipation
Liver damage
Brain impairment
Euphoria
Drowsiness
Loss of smell
Brain damage
Nosebleeds
Weakness
Increased heart rate
source: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/drug-addiction/types-of-drugs/
The list of the risk of drug abuse is endless. Too dangerous and enough to kill destinies.
However, no one is born an abuser of drugs. Some things may have led to it such as how one was raised up in a family, peer influence, exposure to social events, broken homes, etc.
...So what can we do?
We can still save a life today by creating awareness about the risks of abusing drugs by holding seminars and other programmes in schools and other places where more of the youth can be educated. This awareness must first start from home, cause it is the family that makes a nation and the world at large.
Be a youth and be useful!
Say no to drug abuse!
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