They said you are so passive
But i think you are not so bad
I order you to do your best
And prove your quaity to the rest
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What is a drug?
What are the Effects of Drug Abuse?
In addition to these lifestyle changes, Drug Abuse can have serious short- and long-term medical effects, among which are:
- dangerously increased heart rate and blood pressure
- sleeplessness
- liver, lung, and kidney impairment
- Sudden death (from misuse of inhalants, or from heart attack or stroke).
Most of the most serious medical effects result if and when a Drug Abuser becomes addicted to a drug or drugs.
The sequence of events of drug addiction as follows:
- S/he experiments with a popular addictive drug.
- S/he enjoys the euphoria and repeats the use again and again.
- S/he may try to stop using the drug.
- S/he can't stop; the brain demands the drug.
- The drug use is compulsive; s/he is addicted.
What causes Drug Addiction?
People use drugs for many reasons, such as:
- curiosity or experimentation .
- peer pressure or desire to be part of a group.
- a sense of relaxation.
- to ease physical or emotional pain.
It is not likely that anyone begins using a drug with the intention of becoming addicted. However, the very qualities that lead to use are in themselves addictive. In addition, addiction results in painful withdrawal symptoms when stopped suddenly, providing another incentive to continue using.
However, an even more important factor in the cause of addiction may be social circumstances, which include:
- low self-esteem .
- emotional distress
- patterns of use in the addict's family or subculture
- peer pressure
- advertising or media influence
- easy access.
How is Drug Addiction treated?
Treatment for people who abuse drugs but are not yet addicted to them most often consists of behavioral therapies, such as:
- psychotherapy,
- counseling,
- Support Groups, or family therapy.
There are currently no medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating addiction to the following drugs:
cocaine
LSD PCP marijuana methamphetamine and other stimulants inhalants anabolic steroids. 
Prevention Planning
Family Programs
• Parental monitoring and supervision are critical for drug abuse prevention. These skills can be enhanced with training on rule-setting; techniques for monitoring activities; praise for appropriate behavior;
• Drug education and information for parents or caregivers reinforces what children are learning about the harmful effects of drugs and opens opportunities for family discussions about the abuse of legal and illegal substances.
School Programs
Prevention programs can be designed to intervene as early as preschool to address risk factors for drug abuse, such as aggressive behavior, poor social skills, and academic difficulties.
Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents
Prevention programs for elementary school children should target improving academic and social-emotional learning to address risk factors for drug abuse, such as early aggression, academic failure, and school dropout. Education should focus on the following skills:
• self-control;
• emotional awareness;
• communication;
• social problem-solving; and
• academic support, especially in reading.
Prevention programs for middle or junior high and high school students should increase academic and social competence with the following skills:
• study habits and academic support;
• communication;
• peer relationships;
• self-efficacy and assertiveness;
• drug resistance skills;
• reinforcement of anti-drug attitudes; and
• strengthening of personal commitments against drug abuse.
Community Programs
Community prevention programs reaching populations in multiple settings—for example, schools, clubs, faith-based organizations, and the media—are most effective when they present consistent, community-wide messages in each setting.
• Structure (how the program is organized and constructed);
• Content (the information, skills, and strategies of the program); and
• Delivery (how the program is adapted, implemented, and evaluated).
Prevention programs should be long-term with repeated interventions (i.e., booster programs) to reinforce the original prevention goals.
Risk factors can influence drug abuse in several ways. The more risks a child is exposed to, the more likely the child will abuse drugs.
Parents can work with others in their community to increase awareness about the local drug abuse problem and the need for research-based prevention programs.
Educators can work with others in the school system to review current programs and identify research-based prevention interventions geared toward students.
Community Leaders can organize a community group to develop a community prevention plan.
