Drug abuse is a situation whereby legal or illegal substances (mostly drugs) are used in a way that shouldn't be. For example, taking more than the regular dosage of tablets or the usage of another individual's prescription. Most people engage in excess intake of drugs just to feel good, reduce stress or hide from reality. The side effects of this action is always very disheartening. In some cases an individual involved in the abuse of drugs might be able to change and stop the abuse of drugs but as soon as the individual gets addicted you are unable to control your intake of drugs and therefore you will be unable to stop, which makes you a drug addict.
The title "drug addict" is one that no one wants to be labelled as but most times, we can't help it. Not everyone is able to escape from the unhealthy grasp of drug addiction. Drug addiction is not really just about codeine, refnol or cocaine. You can also be addicted to legal supplements. At the beginning you may decide to indulge in the intake of drugs just because you like the feeling thinking you will be capable to control how often you use it, but as time goes on drugs reset the default behavior of your brain. The side effects kicks in making a change in your physical and mental attributes and this changes lasts a long time. This make you lose self control and can damage your behavior.
drug effects on the brain
The brain is programmed to urge you to repeat experiences that makes you feel good. So you feel the undying need to take drugs repeatedly. Hard drugs target your brain and floods it with diamond. This kicks off a feeling of intense pleasure and this leads to continuous intake of drugs to keep feeling the same way. As time passes, the brain gets used to extra dopamine which leads to much intake of the drugs to keep feeling the same way. When hard drugs are used for a long time it leads to changes in other brain chemical system.
victims of addiction
Each individual's body and brain is different. People also have different reaction to drugs. Some love the feeling the first time they indulge in the act while others hate the feeling.
For the record, not everyone who use drug becomes addicted. Some use drugs due to the health purpose as prescribed by their doctor but for some others certain factors increases their chances of being drug addicts..
factors that raise chances of addiction
mental disorder
early usage of drugs
wrong relationship
peer pressure
family background
signs of addiction
when you have the urge to use drug all the time
much intake of drugs than expected
using your last cash to get hard drugs
continuous usage of drugs
Get help
If your drug usage is beyond your control, it takes discipline and advice from a medical expert(doctor or therapist), your religious head and your parents or guardians. Getting better from drug addiction can take time. There is no cure because it's not a sickness but there are ways to overcome addictions like going through rehab or consulting a therapist.
Hard drugs are harmful, when we use them, the urge to continue thrive. When we stop using them, the urge dies.....
Say no to drugs.... Drugs is harmful and kills.... So stay away from hard drugs and be safe.....
