What is a Drug
A drug can be defined as a substance use for medical purpose either alone or in mixture. It can be defined as any substance that modifies biological, psychological and social behavior. Drugs contain chemical that Interacts with the functions of the body. This interacts with the functions of the body. This interaction can enhance, inhibit or distort the biological psychological as well as social function of the body. Drug abuse is the routine use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods neither approved nor supervised by medical professional.
According to NAFDAC Drug abuse means the excessive and persistent self administration of a drug without regard to numerical or cultural accepted patterns.
Causes of drug abuse
- Trying to fit in peer group
- Lack of self confidence
- Reduction of stress and frustration
- Curiosity(desire to find out how it feels to take drug)
- Trying to have a grown up feeling
Effects of drug abuse
- It may result to a death of an individual
- It cause brain damage, lungs damage, psychiatric illnesses skin rashes, depression etc.
- Most of the accident occur on the street are under the influence of drugs
- Thee family of the affected person, community and the nation at large are quite enormous
- It leads to committing criminal activities
Preventions of drug abuse
- Youths should have a great ambition for their future
- Youths should know the kinds of friends to associate themselves with
- Be ready to say no, politely to any one that may want you to involve in taking hard drug
- Government should also sponsor public enlightenment campagne on the harmful effects of drug abuse
- Youths should involve themselves in positive amd interesting activities like sport, debate and drama etc