So, why do people use drugs? There is no one reason why a person will use a drug as the reasons will vary from one person to another. It can be for relaxation, enjoyment, excitement, peer pressure, rebellion, boredom and curiosity. For other people, drugs can be used to avoid or reduce physical or psychological pain. The majority of people…
What is drug dependency? “Drug dependence is a chronic relapsing medical condition. Drug dependence is not based on personal weakness or morals.” Drug dependency is both physical and psychological. With physical dependency the person using a drug over a period of time will have developed an intense reliance on drugs, often to avoid difficult withdrawal symptoms. The person will often…