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22.06.2015 Elections

Drug Abuse

By AKOSUA DELA AGBOSU
Drug Abuse
22.06.2015 LISTEN

Many at times one will be quick to say taking in excessive hard drugs is what is referred to as Drug abuse whereas forgetting the fact that taking in excessive or more than prescribed drugs it is also Drug Abuse.

Drug abuse also called substance abuse or chemical abuse is a disorder that is characterized by a destructive pattern of using a substance that leads to significant problems or disorders.

Virtually any substance whose ingestion can result in a euphoric (high) feeling can be abused. While many are aware of the abuse of legal substances like alcohol or illegal drugs like marijuana and cocaine, less well known is the fact that inhalants like household cleaners are some of the most commonly abused substance and here are many of the drugs and types of drugs commonly used.

Alcohol: Although legal, alcohol is a toxic substance particularly to a developing fetus when a mother consumes this drug during pregnancy. It can have a devastating effects on the alcoholic individuals physical health as well as his or her ability to function interpersonally at work.

AMPHETAMIN: This group of drug comes in many forms from prescription medication like methylphenidate and detroamphetamine to illegally manufactured drugs like methamphetamine. Over dose of any of these substance can result in seizure or death.

ANABOLIC STEROIDS: A group of substance abused by bodybuilders and other atheletes this group can lead to terrible psychological effects like aggression and paranoia as well as devastating long-term physical effects like infertility and organ failure.

CAFFINE: While it is consumed by many, coffee, tea and soda drinkers when consumed in excess this substance can be habit forming and produce palpitation, insomnia, tremors and significant anxiety.

Like the majority of other mental health problems drug abuse and addition have no single cause. However there are a number of biological, psychological and social factors called risk factors that can increase a persons likelihood of developing a chemical – abuse. Psychological associations with substance abuse include mood disorders like depression, anxiety and social risk factor for drug abuse and addiction include male gender being between 18 and 44 years of age.

While the specific physical and psychological effects of drug abuse and addiction tend to vary based on the particular substance involved. The general effects of abuse of any drug can be devastating.

In order to be diagnosed with drug abuse an individual must exhibit a destructive pattern of drug abuse that leads to significant problems or stress with symptoms like recurrent drug use that results in a lack of meeting important obligations at work, school or home.

A number of different prevention approaches have been found to be effective in decreasing the risk of drug abuse and addition. Simple lifestyle changes like increased physical activity and using other stress reduction techniques and more formal educational programs have also been found helpful.

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AKOSUA DELA AGBOSU
Amansan Fm Ghana & UK

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