Drug
Addiction
In today’s society, there are many people who are
unfortunately addicted
to drugs. Drug addiction, or drug abuse, can be
defined as the repetitive and excessive use of drugs
to create a sense of pleasure and to escape from reality,
even though the person is suffering from destructive
effects. Common drugs that people are addicted to
include illegal substances such as marijuana, ecstasy,
cocaine, and heroine. Some people are also addicted
to legal substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs,
and inhalants such as gasoline and nail polish.
People who have a drug
addiction tend to be overtaken by their drug of
choice and often end up ruining relationships with friends
and family, and also can end up loosing jobs and end
up not be able to get through their daily functions.
People who have a drug addiction tend to possess certain
symptoms. Here are a list of symptoms that many
people who have a drug
addiction possess:
- The inability to have fun or a good time without
being on drugs
- The need to always borrow money or to be out of
money frequently
- Bad grades or failing out of school
- Frequent mood swings and manic behavior
- A decreased amount of care about grooming or personal
hygiene
- The need to be alone or not hang out with friends
- A severe gain or loss of weight
- The need to always talk about drugs or to tell drug
stories
- Dilated pupils
- An increased feeling of exhaustion
While many people addicted
to drugs possess some or all of the traits above,
other symptoms are common as well. Drug
addictions are very serious and should never be
taken lightly. It is important to talk to someone
you suspect to be addicted to drugs because without
help, drug addiction can be very harmful and even deadly.
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