DRUGS

One of the biggest problems of the modern world is drug abuse. Drug is any substance, natural or synthetic, introduced into the body which alters its functions. Both legal and illegal drugs cause thousands of deaths each year. There are several drugs, such as Alcohol, Ecstasy, Cocaine, Crack, Dissociative Drugs, Anabolic Steroids, Hallucinogens, Dissociative Drugs, Inhalants, MDMA, Nicotine, LSD, Marijuana, and many more. All drugs cause addiction that is a complex disorder characterized by compulsive drug use. Taking a recreational drug causes a surge in levels of dopamine in your brain, which trigger feelings of pleasure. Your brain remembers these feelings and wants them repeated. The different drugs have different effects. Alcohol causes loss of coordination, impaired reasoning, balance, speech and judgment and slow reaction time. Cocaine causes an increase in energy, decrease in appetite, disturbance in heart rhythm, nausea, respiratory failure, strokes and seizures. Dissociative Drugs cause a disconnection from reality, convulsions, coma, high fever and death. GHB & Rohypnol can cause a relaxing effect, muscle growth, seizures, loss of consciousness, death and coma. the Hallucinogens cause hallucinations, several emotions, dilated pupils, increase in body temperature, increase in heart rate, sweating, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth and tremors. Heroine causes a rush of pleasure, severe drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and severe itching. Inhalants can cause permanent brain damage and sudden death. Marijuana causes peaceful and euphoric sensation, slow reaction time, impairs memory and attention span, affects coordination and balance. MDMA can cause an energizing effect, distortion in perception and time, chills, muscle cramping, teeth clenching, reduction in mental abilities the mental alertness, increase in energy and body temperature, convulsions, violent behavior, anxiety, insomnia, paranoia, delusions and dependency and Nicotine is a stimulant or a sedative. Drugs can also cause problems in school, employment and family. A drug addict needs a lot of help from his friends and his family for their complete recovery and reintegration into society.

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