Drug
addiction
Sir,
The recent
years have shown an upward graph in
launching of campaigns against drugs.
Information and detoxification centres
have come up. "The hope in dope'',
unfortunately is being pressed into the
minds of the innocent teenagers. The
drugs can be, literally, anything, the
band of cigarette, alchol, heroin and
anything other than food which poisons
the normal metabolism. Heroin, cannabis
and LSD factorize the change in the mood,
perception and consciousness. The
over-use of the drugs become the focus of
the individual. World Health Organization
defines drug addiction as a prolonged use
and dependence variables to quantum on
individuals. Caccaine, crack,
amphetamines, cannabis, heroin and LSD
and listed drugs. Coccaine is derived
from Coco plant, a shrub cultivated in
Ander Mountains of South America,
commonly sold as white powder in the
streets of the country. When injected it
produces high sense of excitement
followed by dullness. The common symptoms
of addicts are weight loss, high blood
pressure, restlessness, insomnia and
hallucinations. The withdrawal symptoms
follow depressions. Crack is another form
of Cocaine hydrochloride mixed with other
substance. When hardened it is pressed
into cigarette and puffed up. It gets
into the blood stream in less than ten
seconds. The regular use can cause
respiratory problems and overdose can
cause Coma. Amphetamines are synthetic
drugs commonly called as speed uppers.
Normal method is to swallow or snuffing
through nose. When taken, it produces a
high degree of energy. When it goes into
blood it causes constant feeling of fear.
Cannabis is obtained from hemp plant and
is commonly called as pot, hashish, grass
or charas. In USA, it is called
Merijuana. Cannabis produces a feeling of
well being. The users are normally in
danger zone of cancer and lung damage.
Heroin, commonly called as Afeem, is
taken only or through injections or
snuffed up. The addict is normally
detached from family affairs. Through
needless is causes HIV, LSD is another
form of drug which comes is form, ranging
from tablets to chewing gum. Curiosity,
fantasy, pleasure and hope are some of
the reasons for addiction to drugs.
To help
the drug addict one must identify the
quantity of drugs taken by drug addict,
establish a close relationship bring in a
hope of life, encourage the addict to a
shining future and rehabilitate his lost
values.
Moreover,
the Government should take severe steps
as to ensure its non-availability in the
market.
Yours
etc...
Capt. B K Talwar
446-Sector-4
Channi Himmat, Jammu
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