Dangers
of Drug Addiction
By Dr.Fourkan Ali
There are a multitude of dangers associated
with drug addiction, from the obvious physical and psychological
dangers to the social and emotional problems that face many addicts and their
families.
Physical Dangers
Whether
you are taking medication that is not prescribed for you or street drugs bought
illegally, you are putting your body at risk. There are often side effects
associated with any kind of drug use, which is why people should only take
medications that have been prescribed for them. Illegal drugs are not
regulated, which means there is no way to be sure of what you are taking. The
example of teenager Leah Betts, who died after taking her first ecstasy tablet,
serves as a reminder of these dangers.
Psychological Dangers
Prolonged
drug addiction can bring about all kinds of psychological dangers to a person.
Hallucinations or a blunted view of reality can be developed over time. Drug
use often clouds judgement and this poor decision-making can lead you into
danger. Depressant or barbiturate drugs can slow reflexes, making everyday
tasks like driving potentially lethal.
Social and Emotional Dangers
In addition to the effects that drug addiction
has on the body and brain, there is a real risk of other potentially more
damaging problems. A drug addiction can affect your work, possibly leaving you
unemployed or even unemployable. Likewise, drug addictions will almost
certainly put a strain on relationships between family and friends. This social
alienation can lead to depression over the situation, which perpetuates a
vicious cycle of drug abuse and addiction.
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