Drug abuse can be referred to as the excessive or addictive
intake of various substances for non-medical purposes. It also defines the
emotional and sometimes physical state of an individual. The number of young people who abuse drugs now has soared
all over the world. Youths especially sometimes go to extremes while abusing these
substances which could have grave effects on them in the future.
Below are the five most common drugs being abused on a daily
basis:
1. MARIJUANA:
This is known as the third most popular recreational drug
and has been used by so many all around the world. The effects of marijuana
include dizziness, shallow breathing, red eyes, a dry mouth, increased appetite
and much more.
2. STIMULANTS:
Stimulants are known as psychoactive drugs which induce
temporary improvements either mentally or physically. They are widely used
throughout the world as prescription medicines but are mostly abused. When
abused, they are swallowed, injected in liquid form or crushed.
The shot-term effects of stimulants include exhaustion,
depression, high body temperatures and irregular heartbeat.
3. INHALANTS:
Inhalants are common household products which is mostly used
by teenagers to get high. Users inhale these chemical vapors directly from open
containers by either sniffing or breathing in the fumes from rags soaked in
chemicals. They are typically found in a home environment including spray
paints, hair deodorant sprays, fabric protector sprays and much more.
However, this chemical when rapidly absorbed through the
lungs into the bloodstream quickly reaches the brain and other organs, and
sometimes causes irreversible physical and mental damage.
4. DEPRESSANTS:
Depressants are referred to as psychoactive drugs which
temporarily diminish the normal function of the brain as well as the central
nervous system. These can also be called “downers” due to their side effects.
Depressants come in multicolored tablets and capsules or in liquid from as
well.
People who abuse this kind of drug tend to suffer from slow
brain function, lowered blood pressure, poor concentration, fatigue, dizziness,
fever, etc.
5. COLD MEDICATIONS:
The majority of the over-the-counter and prescription cough
and cold medicines which contain active ingredients that are psychoactive at
higher recommended dosages are frequently abused for this purpose. These
products contain other drugs like expectorants and antihistamines, which are
dangerous at high doses.
However, young people who abuse these drugs are in danger of
high blood pressure, heart and breathing problems, nausea, hallucinations as
well as convulsions.
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