| Drug abuse today is a major cause for concern | | | | People who realize they have to quit this |
| and has a negative effect on society at large. | | | | dangerous habit may be too embarrassed or |
| Though students constitute a large segment of | | | | afraid to confide in anyone. They might even be |
| drug abusers, adults also succumb to drug abuse. | | | | worried that they will land into trouble if they |
| There is a tendency amongst middle-aged people | | | | admit to having this problem. Abusers must talk |
| to abuse prescription drugs. | | | | to anyone they trust. |
| The first step towards combating drug addiction is | | | | Drug abuse solutions can be viewed from many |
| to make the abuser aware of the damage it | | | | perspectives. On a national level, solutions are |
| causes the body. Most addicts lack confidence and | | | | based and discussed in terms of the reduction in |
| must be taught to become a master of the | | | | supply of drugs. From a social perspective, |
| situation and not a slave to addiction. | | | | solutions are usually discussed in terms of |
| There are many institutions and organizations that | | | | prevention, early intervention and treatment. |
| help drug abusers kick the habit. The support of | | | | Prevention is better than cure. This adage holds |
| friends and family is of prime importance. First | | | | good in fighting drug abuse too. Public education |
| and foremost, an abuser must be committed to | | | | campaigns and stricter laws regarding purchase |
| giving up drugs. Doctors and counselors are a drug | | | | and use of legal substances are measures that |
| abusers greatest ally in the battle against addiction. | | | | have been adopted by states in the USA. |