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Drug abuse is often associated with alcohol abuse. As young people experience peer pressure more than adults, they can more easily fall into the trap of drug abuse. Nobody starts using drugs with the mind set of becoming addicted, most of the time it was purely experimental or to live up to a challenge or for temporary stress relief.
According to the national institute on drug abuse the following are commonly abused drugs:
When taken in large amounts the following effects are seen:
Steriods are forms of synthetic male testosterone. With the increase in pressure to perform well in sport, young people are more and more exposed to the use of steriods. They are very dangerous and may cause the following problems:
in men:
in women:
in adolescents:
If you know of any person having an addiction, be alert and care for them. Advise people about the dangers and refer them for prompt counselling.