The Menaca of Drugs

My Observation Series THE MENACE OF DRUG AND DRUG ADDICTION The recent reports about the high prevalence of drug abuse and addiction among youths in some states in the northern part of Nigeria, calls for concern and immediate actions to be taken by all to stop it. These epidemic is what has accounted for the increase in crimes and criminality and if nothing is done urgently, it might escalate to something disastrous that would be hard to be stopped. For the purpose of clarity, let's define what drug abuse and addiction is. Drug abuse is simply the use of drugs without, below or beyond description. On the other hand, drug addiction is taking drugs without a reason or being addicted to it. Now that we know what drug abuse and addiction is, what are their causes... They include: Peer group pressure. Lost of family values. Relegation of parental duties to caregivers. Lack of parental or societal love. Lack of vigilance. Etc. There are several other reasons to...