Saturday, January 14, 2017

A Closer Look At Drug Abuse Prevention

By Roger Gray


The world today is a lot different than it was twenty years ago, the development of computers and internet is big proof of how the world is much more sophisticated and dramatic. There are virtually no more secrets, whether they be personal or in the limelight. The advancement of technology is not the only way we can tell things are much different. It is important to realize that the world of medicine has grown in leaps and bounds, as well. Because of the power of modern day medications, it is important to be knowledgeable in drug abuse prevention.

Self-medicating has been an issue in the past few years. Abuse of prescription pills has been around for generations. As the medications get stronger, so do the addictions. Some drugs are known to make addicts out of the strongest people. An important thing to remember is that we must prevent abuse before it even happens.

When a person is in pain, it is hard to live a rich, full life. Pain is also known to cause other problems, such as stress on the body and mind. This makes it important to control pain, especially if it is caused by trauma or disease.

Most pain pills given to patients by their doctors are opioid based and can be very addicting if not used as prescribed. Addiction starts when the person tries to go without them after being on them for an amount of time. Withdrawals of these pills can cause the patient to feel bad, therefore they want more of them to overcome the feelings of nausea and depression.

Of course, there are other ways someone may try drugs. The most common is through peer pressure. School aged children are at more risk for this to happen, but adults can cause peer pressure as well. No one wants to be the outcast and it takes a strong person to say no to loved ones and friends.

Although there are no set answers on how to curb drug use but educating the public is one of the most important steps that is taken. Talking about the problem in schools and at home can give young people the strength they need to say no. Detrimental damage to ones life because of drug use is almost a guarantee when someone gets involved with drugs such as heroin and meth.

Along with arming young people with the correct information, getting them involved in community and school activities will help keep them on the right track. Many schools will do drug tests before allowing their students to participate in school sports and other clubs. Those activities will, in turn, keep them interested in staying clean and doing what is expected of them.

There are many different places that someone could seek help in preventing drug abuse, especially in young people. The united states government has sponsored programs that train and inform students, teachers, and parents on how to speak them, as well. The most important thing is communication. Without the correct information, many will try and get addicted to dangerous medications.




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