Many people are drug addicted and addiction has become chronic disease. The initial decision to take drugs is voluntary, just like smoking for most people, but repeated drug use leads to brain changes. Most drugs affect the brain by flooding it with the chemical messenger dopamine. This system controls the body's ability to feel pleasure and motivates a person to repeat behaviours. This overstimulation of the brain causes people to take drug again and again. Despite being aware of these harmful outcomes, many people who use drugs continue to take them, which is the nature of addiction.
There are many factors that compel a person to get addicted to drugs.Gender, ethnicity, influence of drug makers, stress, early drug use. mental disorders etc, influence risk for drug use and addiction.
However, drug use and addiction are preventable. Prevention programmes involving families, schools, communities, and the media are effective for preventing or reducing drug use and addiction. Education and outreach are important in helping people understand the possible risks of drug use. Teachers, parents, and health workers have significant role in educating young people and preventing drug use and addiction.
K A Solaman
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