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- Effects of Drug Abuse
- Levels of Health
- Examples of Drugs, their Sources & Effects of Abuse
- Evaluation Questions
The effect of drug abuse is not only on the users, it also affects the family, friends, and community at large. Some of its effects are stated below:
1. Bad social behaviour.
2. Depression.
3. Poor performance in school.
4. Drowsiness.
5. Brain damage.
6. Family disruption.
7. Increase in the crime rate in societyThe term society is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning friendship or companionship. Society is a community, nation or group of people who share the same traditions, institutions, rules and... More.
8. Violence and impulsion.
9. Damage to vital organs of the body.
10. Increase in drug-related accidents.
11. Financial trouble. Drugs cost money, dependence on drugs can render someone poor.
Examples of drugs and their sources are shown in the table below;
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