THE MENACE OF DRUGS

Text type: Informative Blog Theme: Drug Education Subthemes: Drug education in schools/refusal skills/prevention of drugs

In this unit the students will be able to

What do you know about drugs? What can schools help combat drug abuse?

People from all walks of life can experience problems with their drug use, regardless of age, race, background, or the reason they started using drugs in the first place. Some people experiment with recreational drugs out of curiosity, to have a good time, because friends are doing it, or to ease problems such as stress, anxiety, or depression. However, it's not just illegal drugs that can lead to abuse and addiction, prescription medications such as painkillers, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers can cause similar problems.

Drug abuse may start as a way to socially connect. People often try drugs for the first time in social situations with friends and acquaintances. A strong desire to fit into the group can make it feel like doing the drugs with them is the only option. As drug abuse takes hold, you may miss or frequently be late for work or school, your job performance may progressively deteriorate, and you may start to neglect social or family responsibilities. Your ability to stop using is eventually compromised. What began as a voluntary choice has turned into a physical and psychological need. Eventually drug abuse can consume your life, stopping social and intellectual development. While each drug produces different physical effects, all abused substances share one thing in common: repeated use can alter the way the brain functions.