Exploring the Dangers of Drug Abuse: Unmasking the Perils
Words: 849 Pages: 3 2975Drug abuse or addiction is caused by the habitual taking of addictive substances such as alcohol, marijuana, hallucinogens, and opioids. Substance use disorder is a disease-causing people to compulsively use drugs despite many consequences. (Gateway Foundation The Physical and Mental Health Effects of Drug Abuse, n.d.) Risk Factors for Drug Abuse There are many factors contributing to drug abuse, such as biological and environmental factors. Substance abuse leads to substance addiction with the development of tolerance and dependence, which can […]