Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a problem
that has been increasing immensely among our society today. Drug addictions can
only hinder or restrain us from accomplishing goals or dreams in life. People
sometimes feel they are too bright, too powerful, too much in control to become
addictive. Addiction can trap anyone. It can lead to harming ones body, causing
problems in family structure, and contribute to the delinquency in society. The
sooner people seek help for drug addiction problems, the more chances they have
of gaining control of their life once again. However, abstinence is the safest
way to live a longer and healthier life. We are greatly influenced by the
people around us. Today one of the number one reasons of teenage drug usage is
peer pressure. Peer pressure represents social influences that affect us. It
can have a positive or a negative effect, depending on what path one follows.
Drugs have harmful effects on people. For example, students who use drugs may do poorly in school or even drop out. Adults
might have trouble with their work performance and maintaining employment. In
addition, social relationships regardless of age could suffer. Individuals
may act on at risky behaviours while under the influence of drugs which can
result in violence and infectious diseases. Drug use can alter the function and
structure of the brain. Other medical problems which can result of drugs use
are: Mental disorders, cardiovascular disease, stroke, HIV/AIDS, cancer,
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and lung disease and Death just to name a few. Pregnant
women who use drugs endanger the health of their unborn child. The child could
be born prematurely, have a low birth weight and have trouble with both
intellectual development and behaviour. In conclusion, say no to drugs.
