Dependencies/ Habit Forming Stuff: Drugs

Drugs : Abuse & addiction

Instant high in an otherwise boring life

Part time Heaven at the expense of misery & hellish death

Can be inhaled or injected

Natural drugs known to mankind: Cannabis & Opium

Medicinal drugs: Opioids & Tranquilizers

Recreational drugs: Alcohol/ Tobacco/ Tea & coffee

Synthetic: Morphine & Heroine

Drug Abuse is Occasional & habit forming then it leads to dependence which is compulsive

It has to be that good that people are willing to give their lives for it or is it

Drugs have reached the hinterland so not only a urban problem

Reasons for taking drugs

Drugs give a high then one has to take higher doses to get the same highs

Dizziness/ trembling/ pains/ diminished metabolism (physical symptoms of long term use)

Changes in personality/ Carelessness/ attention deficit/ neglect of responsibility (mental symptoms of long term use)

Effects

Family relationships spoilt
Weaken body & mind
Money is required to sustain this expensive habit leading to increase in crimes/ stealing
90% of addicts steal
Thus almost every drug addict is treading a thin line & can go over into criminality ( even possession of drugs is an offence)
Financial implications of bad health/ no sustained job/ cost of drugs

Early stage detection by near & dears is important to not let the problem get bigger

Deaddiction/ Rehabilitaion is answer

But detoxification is initial stage real challenges lie in managing withdrawl symptoms

The caregivers ( friends & family + society have a major role to play)

Need to accept the individual
Social & occupational issues have to be dealt with
May have developed or may have preexisting psychological issues which need treatment

For family having young kids/ adults, elders need to

The adolescents need to