58. Analytical essay : ‘The Reasons for Drug Addiction. How to Overcome It?’

 The excessive and unregulated use of drugs which is popularly called drug abuse or drug addiction has emerged as a major social problem recently and has crossed the border of caste, class, creed, sex and nation.

 Drug abuse implies physical dependence upon a drug including the development of tolerance and withdrawal. An addict who develops tolerance requires more and more of the drug to transport him to the world of fantasies. If the addict is not allowed to take the drug he suffers from painful and uncontrollable convulsions, vomiting, depression and various other maladies.

 Mental health conditions further complicate the landscape of addiction.

Individuals grappling with issues like depression or anxiety may turn to drugs as a means of self-medication, exacerbating the risk of dependence. A drug addict is said to be someone whose life has become dependent on drugs, hence drug abuse. Peer pressure, youth associates themselves with different types of people, otherwise known as friends. Through the pressure from these friends they tend to have a taste of these drugs and once this is done, they continue to take it and become addicted to it in the long run. Depression; another primary cause of drug abuse is depression. When certain things happen to someone that is considered very sad and disheartening, the person starts thinking of the best way to become happy once more therefore the use of hard drugs will come in. This later on turns to a habit, hence drug abuse. Another major cause of drug abuse is said to be the rate of unemployment among the youth. Trauma, both emotional and physical, also frequently underlies addiction. The desire for escapism and pleasure often leads individuals to experiment with substances, creating a cycle that is challenging to break. Change  in Lifestyle also leads to drug addiction. If one looks at the causes of the spread of this evil, the changes in the traditional pattern of society also  emerge as the major one. Family has also shown changes in its structure and function recently. As a result parental control is less today because of the working situation of both parents, they are not having time to look after their children.

 The societal and economic impacts of drug addiction are profound, affecting individuals, families, and communities. Addressing this crisis necessitates a comprehensive approach, including preventive education, accessible mental health services, and rehabilitation programs. Conduct more effective awareness programmes in the society. Consider reaching out to addiction specialists or rehabilitation centres for personalised guidance. If a person is suffering give support and help them to overcome instead blaming them. Let’s hold hand together for completely whipping of these evil from everyone’s life.

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  -Submitted by Ardra M. Dinil