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    Addiction is defined as the alteration of brain function caused by substances like drugs and alcohol. Drugs work by imitating or overstimulating the brain's natural reward system. While experimentation and peer pressure can lead some to drugs, risk of addiction is influenced by biology, environment, and development. Drug abuse has severe health, social, and economic effects. Prevention through education for youth and treatment programs for addicts are key to addressing the complex problem of drug addiction.

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    Addiction is defined as the alteration of brain function caused by substances like drugs and alcohol. Drugs work by imitating or overstimulating the brain's natural reward system. While experimentation and peer pressure can lead some to drugs, risk of addiction is influenced by biology, environment, and development. Drug abuse has severe health, social, and economic effects. Prevention through education for youth and treatment programs for addicts are key to addressing the complex problem of drug addiction.

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    Global Institutes of Management and Emerging Technology: Project On Drug Addiction

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    Global Institutes of

    Management and Emerging


    Technology
    Project on DRUG ADDICTION
    What is addiction?
    Addiction has been defined with
    regard solely to psychoactive
    substances (for example alcohol,
    tobacco and other drugs) which
    cross the blood-brain barrier once
    ingested, temporarily altering the
    .chemical milieu of the brain
    What is a drug?
    A drug broadly speaking is
    any substance that, when
    absorbed into the body of a
    living organism, alters normal
    bodily function
    What is drug abuse?
    How do drugs of addiction
    work?
    Drug Abuse
    Substance abuse, also known as
    drug abuse, refers to a maladaptive
    pattern of use of a substance that is
    not considered dependent. The term
    "drug abuse" does not exclude
    dependency, but is otherwise used
    in a similar manner in nonmedical
    contexts. The terms have a huge
    range of definitions related to taking
    a psychoactive drug or performance
    enhancing drug for a non-
    .therapeutic or non-medical effect
     Drugs are chemicals that tap into
    the brain's communication system
    and disrupt the way nerve cells
    normally send, receive, and process
    information. There are at least two
    ways that drugs are able to do this:
    (1) by imitating the brain's natural
    chemical messengers, and/or (2) by
    overstimulating the "reward circuit"
    of the brain.
    Why do some people
    become addicted, while
    others do not
    No single factor can predict whether
    or not a person will become addicted
    to drugs. Risk for addiction is
    influenced by a person's biology,
    social environment, and age or stage
    of development. The more risk factors
    an individual has, the greater the
    chance that taking drugs can lead to
    addiction
    Causes
     Experimentation and curiosity are the
    first factors that draw many people into
    trying drugs.
     Some turn to drug use to cope with
    problems in their real lives.
     Elite athletes are susceptible to using
    drugs.
     Being around drugs and being exposed to
    addicts can also lead to drug addiction.
     Peer pressure is also a factor in turning
    people into drug addicts
     Easy accessibility to drugs and new, lower
    prices can also lead to drug addiction.
     Drug addiction can also be caused by
    using drugs to mask other mental
    problems.
    Effects
     Individuals who use drugs experience
    physical effects due to their drug
    addiction.
     Family and friends feel the effects of drug
    addiction as well.

     Drug addiction can cause brain damage


     Drug addiction has many negative
    physiological health effects, ranging from
    minor issues like digestion problems or
    respiratory infections, to potentially fatal
    diseases.
     Addicts cannot function as normal
    members of society.
    Prevention Is the Key

     Drug addiction is a preventable disease.


    Results from NIDA-funded research have
    shown that prevention programs that
    involve families, schools, communities,
    and the media are effective in reducing
    drug abuse. Although many events and
    cultural factors affect drug abuse trends,
    when youths perceive drug abuse as
    harmful, they reduce their drug taking.
    Solutions
     Education is the first battle. Children need
    to be told at home and in school about
    drugs.
     People need to be aware of the effects so
    that they can make avoid this problem.
     There are many institutions and
    organizations that help drug abusers kick
    the habit.
    Conclusion
     In conclusion, although the problem of
    drugs may seem impossible to eliminate,
    there are concrete steps that can be taken
    to weaken the hold of drugs on society.
    The danger from drugs is too great to
    ignore. 
    Thank you

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