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DRUGS AND YOUTH.

Introduction…. We are talking about drug addiction, so first of all we should know about drugs that what are drugs? All substances other than food that changes our mental and physical life are known as drugs. Drugs are mostly used for medical treatment. But many drugs are used other than medical treatment. Drugs effect our mental health if it not taken with proper precautions. Illegally use of drugs for other than medical uses become harmful for health and after sometime a person is addicted to a drug that he uses. When a person takes drug in too much quantity for a long time, he will become addicted or dependent on that dug. If he will not take drug than he will be uncomfortable ad behave improper. He will lose all his senses it a proper quantity of drug will not be provided to him Dependency on the drugs is termed as drug addiction. Drug addiction is main problem in each and every society. Drug addiction includes intoxication under alcohol, heroin, cocaine, tobacco, inhalant, marijuana, opium, etc., all these are categorized under narcotics drugs. India has highest number of youth population. Youth is the backbone of a country but if backbone of a country will not healthy than how can a country's progress. Population of India has reached over l billion and amongst them over 3 million people are drug addicted. So, how can a country progress and develop itself. Adolescent are the most effected by drug addiction. Drug addiction is a psychological disease that affects our mental health as well as physical health. For prevention of dug addiction there is no specific treatment instead of awareness of harmful effects of drugs..

DRUG ADDICTION AND DRUG ABUSE…. Drug addiction and drug abuse both are two different terms but people used these interchangeably as they think that both are same. A person can be drug abused without being drug addicted. Both terms are different from each other. Drug abuse definitions focuses more on the way a person consumes drugs, while the drug addiction definition focuses on the uses of drugs and psychological and physiological effects of drugs on body. Drug abuse is a generic term for abuse of any drug, including tobacco, inhalant and alcohol. But drug addiction s not limited to the abuse of drugs; it is a bad habit of consuming drugs that is very difficult to leave even after numerous of attempts. Alcohol is also covered under drug abuse and drug addiction because it has also so many bad effects on health..

TYPES OF DRUGS…. According to Castle Craig Hospital - one of Europe's leading drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers all drugs are fall into categories of stimulants, depressants, opiates and hallucinogens. All these types of drugs are addictive, induce dependence and have different effects on the human brain and body. Stimulants Depressants Opiates & Opioids Hallucinogens.

DRUGS AND BRAIN …. The brain is a communication center consisting of billions of neurons, or nerve cells. Networks of neurons pass messages from back and forth among different structure within the bran, the spinal cord, and nerves in the rest of the body (the peripheral nervous system). These nerve networks coordinate and regulate everything we feel, think, and do. Drugs are chemicals that affect the brain by tapping into its communication system and interfering with the way neurons normally send, receive, and process information. Some drugs, such as marijuana and heroin, can activate neurons because their chemical structure mimics that of a natural neurotransmitter. This similarity in structure “fools” receptors and allows the drugs to attach onto and activate the neurons. Although these drugs mimic the brain's own chemicals, they don't activate neurons in the same way as a natural neurotransmitter, and they lead to abnormal messages being transmitted through the network. Other drugs, such as amphetamine or cocaine, can cause the neurons to release abnormally large amounts of natural neurotransmitters or prevent the normal recycling of these brain chemicals. This disruption produces a greatly amplified message, ultimately disrupting communication channels. Stopping drug use doesn't immediately return the brain to normal. Some drugs have toxic effects that can kill neurons and most of these cells will not be replaced. And while changes to connections between neurons in the brain may not be permanent, some last for months. Some research suggests the changes may even last for years. Long-lasting brain changes can make it challenging for addicts to stay drug-free. They often experience intense cravings, leading to relapse..

DRUGS AND HEALTH …. A person who s drug addicted suffered from one or more serious disease. Different drugs have different harmful effects on health which may include lung or cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, and mental disorders. Some effects of specific abused substances are- Nicotine Alcohol Marijuana Inhalants Cocaine Prescription medications Amphetamines MDMA (Ecstasy or "Molly") LSD Heroin Steroids Drug combinations.

DRUGS AND YOUTH …. There is no such special age of consuming the drugs. Drugs are used by all age group people. Normally, a person starts his first drug consumption in teenage. Most of people start drug consumption in their school life. Young age is a learning age in everyone's life that what is wrong or right. Teenage is a stage of maturity of our mind. In this stage how we will put our mind that way it will develop. Teenage is most influential age n everyone's life with many ups and downs. Being drugs abuse there are many reason that why people uses drugs. Some of them are following that why youth uses drugs. Other People Escape and Self-Medication Boredom Instant Gratification Lack of Confidence Misinformation.

HOW TO KNOW IF SOMEONE IS DRUG ADDICTED…. It is not so hard to know about someone who is drug addicted. We can find out such person by his behavior that how he is behave or react in a situation. There are so many signs by which we can recognize such person some of them are- Hanging out mostly with people who use a lot of alcohol or other drugs Personality changes: becoming more aggressive and hostie, or becoming more withdrawn, isolated, and depressed Getting into trouble at home because of substance use Drinking or using drugs in large quantities Getting angry and defensive if anyone questions the drug use; denying it's a problem Using regularly at certain times (like every evening, or every morning before school) Continuing to use (say, at a party) even after everyone ese has stopped Having blackouts forgetting events that occurred during substance use Being high at school or work Cutting school or class to get high Losing interest in other activities, such as sports or schoolwork Slipping grades Getting into trouble at school because of substance use Breaking the law while drunk or on drugs Driving a car while under the influence. Getting into auto accidents related to substance.

PREVENTION OF DRUG ADDICTION…. As a young person we are faced with many problem and challenges in our life. Using of alcohol and drugs affects our daily life as well as our health, grades, relationships, job or career, may be even our freedom. So escape from being drug addicted we can follow some tips and these are Don't Be Afraid to Say No Connect with Your Friends and Avoid Negative Peer Pressure Make Connections with Your Parents or Other Adults Enjoy Life and Do What You Love Don't Add Alcohol and Drugs Follow the Family Rules about Alcohol and Drugs Be a Role Model and Set a Positive Example Plan Ahead Speak Out/Speak Up/Take Control Get help.

CONCLUSION…. Drug addiction is one of the major problems that are faced by all the age groups of the society. Drug addiction is a common form of addiction, and it is an alarming need to stop the dependency of the young generation on drugs. Drugs addiction leads to change in person’s behavior and attitude. It reduces mental strength and gradually leads to dependency on drugs for doing normal courses of life also. Getting addicted to drugs is easy, but getting rid of this invited problem is far more difficult. The addition causes endless craving for drugs, body itself demands the dosage of dug from tine to time. If the need is not fulfilled, it may lead to many other consequences. Quitting drugs is not easy; even if a person wants he cannot unless he is helped by someone. Drug addiction spoils relations as well as is a negative intact for the society and the further generations. Drug addiction should be stopped at an immediate effect to avoid further loss of the present generation and to reduce the negative impact on the upcoming generation This addiction can be treated in many forms. Medications, mediations, healthy advices form elders, avoiding negative environment and bad peer group, reformation cells, staying drug free, etc. will help any person to recover from drug addiction. Recovery from everything is possible, Addiction isa treatable disease. Research in the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has ed to the development of evidence-based interventions that help people stop abusing drugs and resume productive lives. Different types of medications may be useful at different stages of treatment, to help a patient stop abusing dugs, stay in treatment, and avoid relapse. Addiction can affect so many aspects of a person's life; treatment must address the needs of the whole person to be successful..