Drug Abuse, Not a Moral Issue

The biggest misconception out there regarding drug abuse is that it’s a moral issue, or even a faulty willpower. Nothing could be further from the truth. when it comes to substance abuse there are many complications. One of those complications is when repetitive drug use creates a change in the brain, leading to stronger impulses. In many cases these impulses become obsessions where the person focuses only on the next hit or high. All else, including family, friends, and work become secondary.

But, what is drug abuse?

Generally speaking, drug abuse involves the repeated and excessive use of chemical substances to achieve a certain effect. There are different types of substances: illicit, which are illegal due to their potential for addiction and are scheduled by the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act; and prescription and painkiller abuse for something other than medical reasons. (more…)