Drug Profile

Drug Profile

Substance abuse in the United States is forever changing. Drugs are harming our society in a tremendous way today. The use of drugs is affecting people all over the United States in their homes and in the workplace. Drugs are readily accessible to a wide range of individuals today. The following discussion will examine the past and current trends of the use and abuse of substances in the United States.

In the past the use of drugs were used for pure enjoyment, relaxation and medicinal use. In the early years Today drugs are a means of escaping from what we call reality. Home and workplace stress are among the reasoning's behind individuals using and abusing drugs. For younger drug users, curiosity and peer pressure is the reasoning behind the experimentation with drugs. Prescription drugs are the fast growing trend in society today. Prescription drugs are readably accessible to everyone.

As of 2005 the "NSDUH reveals that an estimated 19.7 million Americans aged twelve or older were current illicit drug users"() Marijuana is one of the most commonly used illicit drug in the world today. Marijuana is considered to be culturally appropriate when the drug is used for medicinal use. In some states and countries marijuana is prescribed to patients for medical reasons. These two drugs are commonly used amongst people today. Alcohol is considered appropriate due Smoking cigarettes in most cultures is considered appropriate. Illicit drugs count for at least

Social and Health problems are on a rise in the United States due to the use and abuse of drugs. People who abuse drugs face major health problems that can lead to an addiction and even death. The use of drugs starts from many aspects of individuals lives. These illicit drugs can cause a variety of side effects.

References

"Illicit Drugs." Alcohol, Tobacco, and Illicit Drugs. Sandra M. Alters. 2007 ed. Detroit: Gale, 2008. 45-66. Information Plus Reference Series. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 14 Jan. 2013