Are Addicts Bad People?

By James Handforth

Drug addiction is a curse that has plagued mankind since the middle of the last century. It gained popularity in the late 1960s through media, and other means of publication. Today, all of us have been affected by it, one way or the other, directly or indirectly. There are many reasons for people to use drugs. Some people use it for fun, and other use it to forget failures. On the other hand, there are different drugs of low and high intensity, which when get mixed in your blood, make you addict, and take your life near death.

Drug addiction is a chronic neurological disorder, which is often accompanied by abnormal behaviours such as, stealing, or forging prescriptions. The addict becomes dependent on the drugs so much that he cannot think rationally without them. Initially, an addict uses drugs to gain pleasure, but then it turns into an anxiety.

There are various kinds of drug addiction, and they all have many disadvantages. It might have been taken initially to lessen some pain, but once the affect of the drug reduces, the pain comes back. This is why drug addicts become so frustrated. He tries to get rid of the pain, and increase the quantity of the drug.

The guilt of the past acts forces him/her to get into drugs. Usually people with weak nerves and will power use drugs to forget their fears, and guilt. The drugs might get them temporary relief, but their guilt never lessens with the drugs.

An addict starts committing misdeeds against his family, his friends, and himself to get rid of his cravings. These misdeeds include lying, carelessness towards his loved ones, concealing truth, and cheating on them. No matter how hard he/she tries, he/she does not have any control over his/her actions; he/she reacts and behaves unethically in the state of craving.

There is a common belief that drug users can discontinue the use of drugs at their own will. People consider that the addicts have weak personalities, and they cannot decide for their good. New technology and research has removed many misconceptions. You can now find many drug rehabilitation centres in your area, where addicts can be cured to start over a new life.

Drug addict is the stigma of a society. An addict has no future; one can expect anything from him/her. He/she can commit a sin or a crime anytime to fulfil his/her desire to consume drugs. He/she disrespects people, and in return, is never respected by others. People avoid addicts, and they are neglected not only by their friends, but also by their families.

The government should also arrange for their free treatments. An addict becomes addict when he/she is under stress, or when they feel helpless, so if we help them and stand by them, they can become useful citizens again. - 30415

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