drug is a substance that changes the way the body works,they can benefit the body by bringing health in diseased situation, change someone state of mind, or make one dependant on it(i.e. become addictive) in order to cope with life.
EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE
Apart from the directive effects of feelings" high" (hallucinogenic effect),drug use can damage organs of the body, for example the nervous system.Damage to the nervous system can make one nervous, walking and standing become difficult(sourcehttps://www.google.com.ng/url?q=https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/news/a31503/before-and-after-drugs-gifs/&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwis8oyap-vZAhXJxqQKHSUdCFw4eBDBbggrKAAwEA&usg=AOvVaw1KjX1pdN2nEeamEucBwr8K (sourcehttps://www.google.com.ng/url?q=http://www.ddw-online.com/therapeutics/p315010-the-human-micobiomea-new-frontier-in-drug-discovery.html&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwji8O3pqevZAhXH_KQKHbFuCgsQwW4IKygAMBA&usg=AOvVaw3vbakgEG5fgCFRZSql0di5
Damage to the liver leads to "cirrhosis" of the liver,blindness. Damage to the stomach lining cause "ulcer" . It can also Damage the nostrils and lungs,cause skin rashes and abscesses on the body where injections are used. Where married adults misuse drugs,it can lead to family problems including "divorce ". The children are not left out. without good parental care,they drop out school and may become problem to society.
PREVENTION OF DRUG ABUSE
Drug abuse can be prevented through education and awareness of the evil effect of drug abuse,.Drug addicts can go through "rehabilitation " and counseling process involving and inculcating life coping skills,positive social interaction and adopting of healthy lifestyles.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT REGULATE AND CONTROL DRUG ABUSE
Govern is making conscious effort to improve the health of the population through agencies responsible for implementing it's general health policy. such organisation are known as The Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA), and the National Agency For Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC). As the name suggests, NDLEA monitors the transporting, trafficking and use of illegal or illicit drugs. They operate at the airport where they usually arrest and apprehend those attempting to smuggle illicit drugs out of the country.
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