Continued and regular exposure to any substance that is harmful can cause serious health issues both physically and mentally. Drug and alcohol abuse are the more common of the addictions and can lead to extreme dependency. It can be fair to assume that where drugs are involved, alcohol will not be far behind. Drinking is an extremely popular social activity and although this substance is legal, it is equally abused by many. Alcohol is regarded as a gateway to other temptations; lowering inhibitions and encouraging risks within an individual that would not be considered otherwise.
Although alcohol may have been used in a casual manner, it can take a while for a dependence to occur. With drugs, this dependence may present itself earlier, as with some drugs the addiction process can be almost immediate. In some cases alcohol and drugs become abused when there is unhappiness. Drinking to forget is an all too common engagement until very often it is too late to turn back. The same applies to drugs; with highly addictive Class A drugs the ‘hit’ or ‘buzz’ becomes an exciting game to play, chasing the feeling of euphoria, becoming someone else, perhaps a person better than yourself.
The word drugs is used loosely and commonly to cover not only the hard Class A drugs like heroin, cocaine and crack, but also the prescribed drugs that are more commonly used and abused. By all accounts, these drugs are safe to use if they are taken correctly but even then there is a possibility of developing a psychological dependency. Generally speaking, if someone was to tell you what you were not have something anymore that you were enjoying, chances are you’ll want it more.
Physical and psychological dependencies take over lives and this is apparent in many of todays celebrities whose lives we witness being ruined by giving into their dependencies. Rehabilitation programmes are common and lapses are of the norm to these people. What starts off as abit of fun becomes a crutch for them to cling onto when times are tough. Teenagers are probably the most vulnerable when it comes to drink and drugs. Curiosity, peer pressure or rebellion all play integral parts in leading them off the course of good behavior.
Students are notorious for their wild nights fuelled by alcohol and drugs but it is when this sort of frivolity gets out of hand and the usage becomes a regular occurrence. (Substance Abuse, 2001-2008) Growing up is a confusing time and experimenting is part of that, it is how this evolves that concludes whether or not an addiction will develop. In some cases, drinking to excess and over indulging with substances can be a cry for help during times of distress. Very often, although sadly, famous celebrities come into contact and partake in a drug fuelled lifestyle.
Musicians, it seems may feel that they have to live up to the expectations of sex, drugs and rock and roll, whereas actors and actresses may use drugs to enhance their confidence and/or performance. It can be fair to assume that where drugs are involved, alcohol will not be far behind. Drinking is an extremely popular social activity and although this substance is legal, it is equally abused by many. Alcohol is regarded as a gateway to other temptations; lowering inhibitions and encouraging risks within an individual that would not be considered otherwise.
Although alcohol may have been used in a casual manner, it can take a while for a dependence to occur. With drugs, this dependence may present itself earlier, as with some drugs the addiction process can be almost immediate. In some cases alcohol and drugs become abused when there is unhappiness. Drinking to forget is an all too common engagement until very often it is too late to turn back. The same applies to drugs; with highly addictive Class A drugs the ‘hit’ or ‘buzz’ becomes an exciting game to play, chasing the feeling of euphoria, becoming someone else, perhaps a person better than yourself.