Drug use
With the use of drugs being such a controversial issue in my society i felt as a Kuwaiti it was important to further explore this issue. ... This means exploring the various groups that use recreational drugs their reasons for this the effects that drug use has and the methods to help prevent and stop use of drugs. ... For which the use of these has increased throughout society over time. Recreational drugs are not limited to any particular group in society meaning that a very wide variety of people choose to use these drugs these of course include teenagers, parents, business people and often very dedicated students for a number of reasons. For a long time the common misconception that only youths use drugs and those who do are disrespectful and dishonest has become out dated and inaccurate. Teenagers can use drugs and there are certainly individuals who do who are disrespectful and dishonest however this is more likely to do with an individual’s personality than their use or experimentation of drugs. ... A substance does not have to be sold in an alley or in some secretive manner to be a drug. A drug is a substance that is taken in order to produce a change in someone’s bodily functions, behavior, emotions, thinking or consciousness.The survey i conducted showed that most people believed it was more common for youths in the 14 to 22 age group to use recreational drugs. ... The survey question that followed indicated that people also believed that drug users were irresponsible and inconsiderate. ... The reasons why people choose to use drugs will differ from group to group. While for many the use of drugs serves as an escape from the stresses of everyday life for others it is exactly used as it is called for recreational purposes. ... The age groups and situations will no doubt vary and the extent to which one continues the use of recreational drugs is debatable and uncertain. ... The user feels happy and energetic part of the reason this drug is highly taken. ... Cocaine gives a euphoric feeling and increases energy levels but when coming off the effects of the drug a LOW is experience where harsh reality is a shock and you are tired. ... Any drug used for long periods of time can have dangerous health effects; marijuana affects memory, use of harder drugs like heroin and cocaine can result in death if used for long enough periods of time. The longer a person uses a drug the more likely they are to become addicted to it. The method of preventing and stopping drug use involves Government laws, Rehabilitation centers, School policies and Drug education.