Types:
In this category all drugs like Fortwin, Proxyuon, Diazepam, L.S.D. etc. as well as plant products like opium, smack marijuana, heroin, cocaine, charas, ganja, bhang, brownsugar etc. are included. Drug addicts continue to indulge in their drug of choice of the detriment of their health, emotional well being and relationships. Drug addiction or substance abuse, can be described as the physical need or compulsion to repeatedly use a substance that alerts consciousness both physically & mentally.
Effects :
Drug addiction consists of Fortwin, Proxyuon, Diazepam, L.S.D, Opium, Smack, Marijuana, Heroin, Cocaine, Charas, Ganja, Bhang, Brown Sugar etc. it is estimated that almost fove percent of the population is addicted to one drug or the other.
A craving to obtain peace, to get rid of depression to escape worldly sorrows & failures. To get an euphoric feeling or to get rid of social inhibitions leads people to the use of drugs. Chronic use of these drugs leads to severe damage to the liver, the heart, the kidneys, the brain and the nerves.
The major active chemical in marijuana is delta 9 tetra hydrocannabinol (THC) which cause the mind altering effects of marijuana intoxication. The drug used in these medicines has an ability to block THC’s intoxicating effects, which can further prevent relapse to marijuana abuse by reducing or eliminating its appeal.
WITHDRWAL SYMPTOMS:
Withdrawal symptoms are visible in patient when then try to quite their habits which are called withdrawal symptoms; some part of brain stem is involved in that hyperactivity which causes anxiety and aghation while withdrawing long term habit.
A main symptom which occurs are irritability anxiety, restlessness, depression, difficulty in concentration, poor sleep. Hunger & craving for their habitual product.
If patient feels any such health problem, he can consult his doctor if he wants and take temporary medicine for that even if he takes any other medication which this medicine there is no contra indication for any other medicine, so he can continue his previous medication.
Survey Report:
> Cannabis (Ganja, Bhang) has seven times more tar and carbon monoxide than cigarettes.
> Even one time use of cannabis can increase the risk of schizophrenia by 40%.
> Drug addiction is a disease, not just a problem.
> Drugs provide a false sense of being in control and a temporary state of euphoria.
> The initial kick that drugs give covers the pain/depression of the abuser.
> Drug addiction is very much progressive in nature and fatal.
> Survey says: up to 40% school students take gateway drugs.
> The average age of addiction which was earlier in the 20-21 range is now down to 14-15.
(Survey Report Conducted Drugs Control Department Govt. Of India)