Drug abuse and addiction are a major burden to society from a financial, emotional and health perspective, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. While no single factor can predict whether or not a person will become addicted to drugs,...
Drug abuse results in approximately 40 million cases of serious injuries or illnesses in the United States each year, according to Medline Plus. This not only affects the drug abuser, but their family, friends and community as well. Help prevent...
An estimated 20 percent of people in the United States have used prescription drugs for reasons other than those they were originally prescribed for, reports the National Library of Medicine. Any use of a prescription drug beyond the medical...
Drug abuse is a serious behavior that can have dire consequences if not addressed or treated. The abuse of prescription drugs is a very serious issue and many families find themselves dealing with how to help their troubled teens. Many teenagers...
Prescription drug abuse is a rapidly growing health problem in the United States. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that an estimated 20 percent of the population in the United States has used prescription drugs for nonmedicinal...
According to Medline Plus, drug abuse is the cause for many social problems. People who abuse drugs have a tendency to break the law. Many of these people don't see the actions as causing a problem, because they aren't officially addicts. One...
People usually abuse drugs to escape painful emotions like loneliness, guilt, low self-esteem and stress. The problem with using a substance to escape an uncomfortable feeling is that it perpetuates the problem. When the effect of the drug wears...
Many people abuse drugs and others often wonder why. Social pressure is one reason--if their friends abuse drugs, teenagers may feel they must take drugs to fit in. Psychiatric issues such as depression and stress can trigger drug use. Genetic...
Drugs such as narcotics and pharmaceutical or prescribed medications can be abused by people and result in severe effects on the brain. Abuse can cause short-term memory impairment, damage cognitive abilities of the brain and cause...
No single factor establishes whether an individual will become addicted to drugs; however, the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports the overall risk for addiction may be influenced by many things. The biological make-up of the person...
Juvenile drug abuse isn't limited only to illegal drugs. Juveniles may abuse alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, household items and tobacco. Knowing the signs of juvenile drug abuse can help parents and loved ones get...
Substance abuse is a condition where physical dependence on a substance is present and the illness affects the relationships of the people around the abuser, according to "Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing" by Kathy Neeb. In 2008, the U.S....
Prescription drugs bring great benefits to many people when used properly. The medication can relieve suffering for people with chronic pain, reduce anxiety and sleep disorders, or provide help for those with such conditions as attention-deficit...
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 9.3 percent of adolescents ages 12 to 17 were current users of one or more illegal drugs in 2008. Most--about...
Prescription drug abuse involves taking drugs prescribed to someone else or in dosages not recommended by the prescribing doctor. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this form of drug abuse is on the rise, especially among U.S....
Drug abuse is the excessive or irresponsible use of mind-altering substances. Weight loss is a possible side effect of many drugs and can result from the lifestyle involved in drug abuse. Too much weight loss can lead to malnutrition and other...
Some substances aren't meant for human consumption, yet their ability to alter consciousness has made them into attractive sources of intoxication for those looking for a high. Inhalants such as glue or aerosols have been abused to this end, with...
Approximately 4 percent of pregnant American women use illicit drugs, according to the March of Dimes. This is dangerous for both the mother and the unborn baby. Women who are struggling with drug abuse during pregnancy should seek treatment as...
Factors that contribute to a person's propensity to abuse drugs include genetics, mental disorders or personality; however, environment plays an important role also in contributing to potential drug abuse. Childhood environment, peers at school...
Prescription drugs provide enormous benefits for people who need relief from pain or emotional disorders. A huge risk from abusing prescription drugs includes dependency because the constant ingestion of drugs affects the brain chemistry. Like...
A person who abuses a drug will use the drug despite the known risks to health and well-being. She will continue abusing the drug even though this results in broken relationships, financial difficulties, legal problems and failures to follow...
The quest for a pleasant high or escape may seem appealing to users when first indulging in the distorted world of drugs. But drugs can produce negative effects and carry long-term consequences ranging from permanent damage to the body, to...
Drug abuse has a number of negative effects on a family, which include tearing the family apart, loss of employment, failure in school, increasing domestic violence, child abuse, and other crimes. It is a complex disorder that often has other...
Drug abuse is a major social and medical problem in the United States. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, or NIDA, 9 million women in the United States are substance abusers. Three million women use prescription drugs illicitly....
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise with teens. Some teens abuse prescription medication at parties to feel high, some take them to deal with untreated mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression and some teens pop pills to concentrate...
Drug abuse during pregnancy is responsible for a surprising amount of birth defects and other adverse outcomes for the baby. The types of defects that can occur depend on which drug is used, how much is used and the timing during pregnancy when it...
As much as parents would like to protect their children from all forms of harm, there is no foolproof way to make sure that children don't find their way in to trouble. Trouble can come in many forms, including being irresponsible with possessions...
The phrase "drug abuse" conjures images of desperate addicts living on the margins of society. In truth, addiction has many faces, many of which bear no resemblance to the gaunt visage of the street junkie. The consequences of drug abuse can...
Parental drug abuse potentially impacts legal rights in three different areas: visitation, custody and parental rights, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. Drug abuse by a parent potentially causes the loss of...
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