Drug Abuse

The drugs prescribed by the doctors are useful but some of types of drugs are sold in the market, which are harmful. Regular intake of any drug makes us dependent on them, which is a wrong practice and extremely dangerous for health.

Let’s start with the very first and popularly known drug that is alcohol. Drinking alcohol is very bad. One can have kidney damage, liver damage, brain malfunction and the list is unlimited. One may get a little fun from drinking it but it can become a habit and is very expensive on the pocket also. Pregnant women consuming alcohol can damage their fetus.

Another is cocaine also known as coke or snow. It is white powder and is sniffed by mixing it with powder or powdered sugar. It can damage the nasal system. Some doctors also use it as a painkiller.

Ecstacy is another drug that comes in the form of a tablet. It is made by mixing various harmful chemicals. It can make your mood joyous by making things look nicer and even induces a dancing mood when music is in high rhythm.

It takes about half an hour to work after the consumption. It is consumed for dancing the whole night. It also relaxes your mood and sex becomes a temptation after it. It has various side effects like chills, it may cause internal bleeding, can damage the liver and affects the menstrual cycle in girls.

Tobacco is the other well-known drug that is used by almost half of the population. It is eaten in semi-powdered form or inhaled in the form of cigarettes, pipes or cigars. The fumes inhaled can cause very serious health problems. It can damage your brain, causes breathing problems and many more.

Now comes cannabis, which when smoked makes you feel the things more beautiful, one starts to talk more and some can consume large quantities. Consuming it makes the eyes blood red and makes the mouth dry. Heavy intake of cannabis can cause brain damage, lung cancer, aggressiveness and can also cause prolonged or irregular periods.

One drug named Amphetamine is used to treat diseases like narcolepsy and some sort of depression. Consuming this drug increases the energy but reduces the appetite.

Doctors use some drugs such as penicillin and streptomycin for chemotherapy in cancer patients. The list of drugs is endless but one should refrain from such dangerous substances.