How does drug abuse affect people?
Drug abuse affects people in many ways. It can harm them physically and can even cause psychologocal problems.
Why do people do drugs?
People do drugs for many reasons such as peer pressure, way to relax, social activities, genetics and sports.
How can people be treated? There are many ways to get treated. There are many programs such as the 12-step program, proffessional facilities that are able to help with drug abuse problems, Alateen, etc.
How Does it affect family and friends?
Drug abuse affects family and friends in a bunch of ways. Family may suffer psychological or physical abuse from the drug ubuser. The abuser's children might try to imitate the parent by using drugs. Family may "dis-own" the abuser until the abuser seeks help.
Where can addicts go for help?
Addicts can go to the school counselor, a family member, a family doctor, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, etc...
What is a drug?
A drug is any substance that alters or effects the normal living process or function.
What is drug abuse?
Drug abuse is when a persons life revolves around drugs, meaning they constantly want to take drugs and they have organized their life around drug usage.
How is drug use being stopped?
Laws have been passed that have made drug use illegal and those who abuse drugs are being sent to therapy.
Who does illegal drugs?
All kinda of people do illegal drugs. They are usually in their teenage years. They become addicted and may continue using drugs into adulthood.
What kind of drugs are out here?
There are inhalents, stimulants, depressants, marijuana, nicotine, narcotices, cocaine, caffeine, hallucinogens, and steroids.
What recent news events involve this issue?
People recently discovered that THC affects sperm.
In what ways do people disagree with this issue?
People disagree with drug abuse because people who abuse drugs hurt themselves and other people around them.
What point of view do most people currently support?
Most people don't want people to abuse drugs.
What national organizations are focused on this issue?
N.I.D.I. The National Institute of Health and Human Research.
How has this affected people in general?
In some places drug use is so bad that there are actual crack houses where people go to buy or use drugs.
What if all drugs were legal?
Some people think that drug abuse will continue to rise and some people thank that drug abuse would lower because drugs wouldn't be the "forbidden fruit."
How many people are addicted to drugs?
Lots of people are addicted to drugs. About 12.8 million people are addicted. Many more people do drugs but don't get addicted.
Who or what contribute to it?
People in the old times believed that some drugs were helpful and didn't know the affects.
What needs to be done to stop drug trade around the world? All the countries need to make drugs illegal and stop growing them.
How effective are the programs to help drug addicts?
Drug programs that help addicts vary from person to person. It depends if the person REALLY wants to stop. If the person doesn't want to stop, it is doubtful that they will.
What happens if you smoke marijuana?
You will get blood shot eyes, a "high," the "munchies," etc...
Does it affect school, sports, or other activities?
It can. Sinve Marijuana affects your balance and coordination, you won't be as precise as you would be if you weren't on drugs.
What are the long term effects of marijuana use?
Cancer, brain damage, lung cancer, bronchiti, etc...
What is the impact of mixing marijuana with other drugs?
The impact is very dangerous. When drugs are mixed the effect is increased, but so is the risk.
Does marijuana lead to the use of other drugs?
Marijuana is considered a "gateway" drug. People are 104 times more likely to use cocaine or other hard drugs than a person who hasn't tried marijuana.
How long does marijuana stay in your system?
Marijuana can remain in your system for weeks after you use it.
What does marijuana do to the brain?
Marijuana destroys nerv cells, it creates pathological changes, and developes chemical imbalances.
How does second hand smoke effect non-users?
It has the same effect as cigarette smoke.
How long do the effects of marijuana last?
The effects of marijuana can last for 24 hours.
How many teenagers use marijuana?
About 1 in 5 10th grade students have tried marijuana.
