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Drug Addiction

Drug addiction means a strong desire for a drug which the addict cannot resist. Narcotics like Opium, Heroin, Marijuana, Hashish, LSD and Cocaine are used by the addict. When the person takes them, he gets excited and loses control over himself. Addiction to drug has nowadays become one of the greatest problems in the world. This curse has spread in our country also. Young people who keep bad company may be addicted. Being frustrated in life, some people take to drug which gives them euphoria. But the euphoria is very temporary. It is followed by unhappiness. It tells upon the health of addicts seriously. And the addict meets an untimely death. It also create social problems. Narcotics are very expensive. So, the addict persons resort to stealing, mugging and other crimes to procure money. Strong step should be taken to stop the production and trafficking of drugs. Sufficient clinics should be established to cure drug addiction. But the permanent solution lies in removing frustration, poverty and inequality in the society which cause drug addiction.