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475 Words Essay On Drug Abuse in India

Drug abuse is a serious problem in India that has negative health, social, and economic impacts. It refers to the use of drugs like LSD, heroin, and crack cocaine for non-medical purposes and as an escape from problems. Once started experimentally, drug use can often lead to dependency as the addict finds it difficult to live without drugs. According to surveys, only a small percentage of drug dependents in India seek treatment due to lack of rehabilitation programs and view that drug abuse is not a medical issue. To address this problem, efforts are needed from government agencies, non-profits, media, and society to increase awareness, support rehabilitation, and change attitudes towards viewing addiction as a health issue rather than a moral failing.

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475 Words Essay On Drug Abuse in India

Drug abuse is a serious problem in India that has negative health, social, and economic impacts. It refers to the use of drugs like LSD, heroin, and crack cocaine for non-medical purposes and as an escape from problems. Once started experimentally, drug use can often lead to dependency as the addict finds it difficult to live without drugs. According to surveys, only a small percentage of drug dependents in India seek treatment due to lack of rehabilitation programs and view that drug abuse is not a medical issue. To address this problem, efforts are needed from government agencies, non-profits, media, and society to increase awareness, support rehabilitation, and change attitudes towards viewing addiction as a health issue rather than a moral failing.

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Free sample essay on Drug Abuse in India. Drug abuse is a great social evil. It is a
serious problem in modern society. It is harmful for the family and society also. Drug
abuse is a global problem. Drug abuse refers to taking drugs—mostly intoxicants—
for other than medical reasons.

People who are suffering emotionally use drugs, not as a medical treatment but as
an escape from their problems. They take to drugs to remove loneliness or relieve
tension.

Drug abuse means illicit consuming of any naturally occurring or pharmaceutical


substance to bring about a change in their existing situation. They ignore the physic
mental damage that causes the drug abuse. Drug abuse causes many health
problems. It includes weakness, loss of body weight and respiratory disorders. One
of the most important effects of drug abuse is impaired judgment and 9 lack of
rational thinking. A drug addict develops certain psychological problems such as
anxiety, depression, irritability and personality problems.

LSD, ganja, brown sugar, crude molasses, cocaine, heroin, etc. are some of the
widely used drugs. Crack is a very common drug which can be easily prepared.
Some drugs are consumed while some are inhaled. With every puff of smoke, one
inhales a deadly combination of poisonous chemicals. Drug abuse is a major cause
of liver problem, heart attack, high blood pressure, etc.

People start taking drugs from several reasons. Some take it out of curiosity and
recreation or to cope with stress. Those who start taking drugs are either
unemployed or frustrated due to some social or family problem. Once started as a
recreation it turns out to be a dependency. An addict finds it difficult to live without
drugs. He can go to any extent to satiate his urge for drugs. An addict remains
hooked to this problem. At this stage, even if he tries to give up his habits, he is
helpless. Lack of drug causes severe withdrawal symptoms, which disappear when
the drug is taken again.

According to National Survey, hardly a third of drug dependents reported having


taken treatment. In the findings of other agency it was found as low as two per cent.
It is largely because people do not see drug abuse as a medical problem. Besides,
lack of rehabilitation and access to treatment facilities are various other causes for
not seeking treatment.

There are various agencies working to eradicate this social evil. But they do not work
sincerely towards this. They need to be sensitive towards this problem. Besides,
other non-government organisations and media should come forward to create
awareness in masses against this evil. An addict needs care and affection. Our
society should change its attitude. He should be provided with all the support and
care. He should be properly rehabilitated. Moral education should be made a part of
our curriculum. Society should be made aware from the early stage. We can
eradicate this evil.

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