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Myths About Drug Abuse
By Haider Ali
People adhered to different myths regarding drug abuse problems. Some myths are
culture or tradition related, some are deemed as demand of the situation and some of
them are adhered according to own interest. More or less, all kinds of drugs have been
associated with different kinds of myth. These myths are as follows;
o Taking alcohol is permitted in my religion. There is no harm to use it in appropriate
way
o By taking this medicine I will be more energetic to study beyond my optimal level. I
am medical student and need it a lot.
o By taking cannabis, I can drive on long route. My duty is tough. I am a driver and
can't afford to get tired and go for bed. Without taking cannabis, I will not be
able to perform my duty well.
o I have sleep problems and remain anxious because of stressful living environment.
This medicine gives me relief and I go to bed easily.
o I am a player. It is my compulsion to take cannabis and medicine. I feel more
energetic and play well.
o I am just abusing cannabis. It has negative effects on health but heroin is more
dangerous. Only cannabis can not put me to death. I do job and leading a normal
life. Heroin addicts need to be worried not cannabis users.
o Everybody eats betel nut. It is not addiction. It is just a habit not as dangerous as
you are saying. I am using it for last 3 years but still I am healthy.
o Hukka (a traditional way of using tobacco) is healthy because it reduces gastric
problem.
o Just taking cigarette is not dangerous. People from upper class, even professionals
and highly qualified people use it. They are fit in their lives and profession
So, try to be alert. All kinds of addiction from betel nut to heroin are dangerous for
health. Numerous pernicious effects are associated with that. Gradually and slowly, these
drugs affect your health
Researches have shown that dysfunctional family in one cause of indulging in
drug addiction. Additionally, family dysfunctional patterns are hindrance in the
treatment and recovery of patient. And family therapy facilitates the
treatment and rehabilitation process of drug addicts and also improves the
mental health of whole family.
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