The Silent Epidemic

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Assalamualaikum!

I hope you are doing well. Today, I'll discuss an article on drug addiction that is a silent epidemic.
Drug addiction is a serious and dangerous issue of the society. It is an evil that is deeply rooted in our society. Do you know? How many are victim of this evil. In this article we will discuss it's causes, effects and solution of drug addiction.

Drug addiction

Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by comprehensive drug use and loss of control over drugs. It is a mental disease that affects the individual's life, brain and overall well being.

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Causes of Drug Addiction

There are several causes of drug addiction. We will discuss a few

Genetics

A person with family history of addicts is more likely to get drugs and become addict.

Mental Health

Undying mental health like depression, anxiety and trauma lead to self medication and drug addiction.

Social Pressure

Pressure from peers and social media influence of being cool leads to drug addiction.

Trauma

Experiencing trauma, anxiety, mental and physical abuse leads to drug addiction.

Medical Condition

Underlying medical conditions like restlessness, pain and anxiety also leads to drug use.

Stress

Using drugs for coping mechanism for stress, trauma and restlessness.

Effects

Drug addiction affects overall well being. Here are the some effects of drug addiction.

Physical Effects

It effects on physical life

. Damaging liver
. Heart
. Cancer
. Weight loss
. Malnutrition
. Respiratory problems

Mental Effects

It also affects on mind
. Anxiety
. Depression
. Trauma
. Loss of interest
. Mood swings

Social Effects

It also disturb social life
. Loss of love
. Damaging relationships
. Loss of money
. Loss of personality

Solution

The solution of this evil is very crutial.

Helping Addicts

In this regard we should help addicts so that they can better themselves.

Parental Control

Parents can also do an important role in this regard. They should keep an eye on their children and their activity.

Government

The government should help addicts and make strict laws and implement them for the trade of drugs.

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Regards

@shoaib004

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