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Drug abuse, also known as substance abuse, refers to the excessive and prolonged use of drugs in a manner that is harmful to one's physical, mental, and social well-being. Substance abuse can involve the use of legal or illegal drugs, and can have significant negative consequences for individuals, families, and society as a whole.
Commonly abused drugs include:
Alcohol - legal substance, but excessive consumption can lead to liver damage, addiction, and other health problems
Prescription drugs - drugs prescribed by doctors, such as painkillers, tranquilizers, and stimulants, can be abused by taking them in excessive amounts or for non-medical reasons
Marijuana - a psychoactive drug that can cause impaired coordination, memory, and judgment, and can also lead to addiction
Cocaine - a stimulant drug that can cause euphoria, but can also lead to addiction, heart problems, and other health issues
Methamphetamine - a powerful stimulant drug that can cause addiction, psychosis, and other health problems
Heroin - a highly addictive opioid drug that can cause respiratory failure, overdose, and other health problems
Drug abuse can have a range of negative consequences, including:
Physical health problems, such as organ damage, infectious diseases, and overdose
Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis
Social problems, such as relationship difficulties, financial problems, and legal problems
Work or school problems, such as absenteeism, poor performance, and job loss
Family problems, such as neglect, abuse, and domestic violence
Prevention and treatment of drug abuse typically involve a combination of education, counseling, medication, and support from family and community resources. Treatment may also include detoxification, rehabilitation, and ongoing support to prevent relapse.
Commonly abused drugs include:
Alcohol - legal substance, but excessive consumption can lead to liver damage, addiction, and other health problems
Prescription drugs - drugs prescribed by doctors, such as painkillers, tranquilizers, and stimulants, can be abused by taking them in excessive amounts or for non-medical reasons
Marijuana - a psychoactive drug that can cause impaired coordination, memory, and judgment, and can also lead to addiction
Cocaine - a stimulant drug that can cause euphoria, but can also lead to addiction, heart problems, and other health issues
Methamphetamine - a powerful stimulant drug that can cause addiction, psychosis, and other health problems
Heroin - a highly addictive opioid drug that can cause respiratory failure, overdose, and other health problems
Drug abuse can have a range of negative consequences, including:
Physical health problems, such as organ damage, infectious diseases, and overdose
Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis
Social problems, such as relationship difficulties, financial problems, and legal problems
Work or school problems, such as absenteeism, poor performance, and job loss
Family problems, such as neglect, abuse, and domestic violence
Prevention and treatment of drug abuse typically involve a combination of education, counseling, medication, and support from family and community resources. Treatment may also include detoxification, rehabilitation, and ongoing support to prevent relapse.