Thursday 12 July 2012

Drug Abuse Among Students


Drugs have been used by mankind for medical purposes since ages. But the abuse of drugs has been caused a world-wide concern these days. According to a survey conducted by WHO there are about 7 million heroin addicts.There are 4.8 million cocaine abusers. 3.4 million addicts use other narcotics. The abuse of drugs is now an international problem. Recent studies in India are shocking. About 88% of the heroin addicts in India are in the age group of 14-25 years.
Children of families whose parents maintain strained relations become easy prey to drugs. To start with, the addict-students takes a fill to get a thrill. Very soon, he develops a mental dependence to the thrill. He requires an increasing dose daily. Drugs affect his health, mind and morals. Physically, mentally and spiritually ha becomes a wreck.
The gravity of the situation demands an all-out war against the use of drugs. Students should be enlightened about the devastating effects of drugs. The government and voluntary organisations should work hand-in-hand. They must wipe out this evil from the student-community in particular.

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  1. As more and more students continue to indulge in substance abuse, it gets worse for the nation since it affects the progress of the nation altogether. In order to stop this problem, students should be educated about the devastating effects that drugs causes to individuals. Read More Visit drug rehab for teenagers

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