Drugs and addictions

 

So today I am going talk about drugs. But not only about the drugs themselves. I am going to talk about the drugs and the problems they can cause. Specifically addictions.
From caffeine to cigarettes to even heroin. Drugs are out there and many people are affected by them. Some differently than others for various reasons. Some people are just prone to becoming addicted. It may be in their nature to get sucked into such things. Others may not be easily drawn into addiction, however some drugs are just so powerful they can break even the strongest person.
To start of on the topic of powerful drugs, let’s talk about opiates, including heroin. Opiates are naturally derived from a plant called opium poppy. Opiates are sometimes legally used, but also illegally used, for the purpose of reducing pain. As pain reduction is one effect, opiates can also calm someone down and relieve their worries of certain problems. Opiates are considered “downers” for this reason.
On the other end of the spectrum are stimulant drugs. Caffeine is a stimulant drug that is used by many people today. Another, less commonly used stimulant drug is cocaine. This class of drugs is known as stimulants because of their effect on mood and alertness. They can increase focus and energy, which is why caffeine is so popular in the mornings. Stimulants such as cocaine however, are misused and can be very damaging to someone, much like many of the opiates, due to their potential to cause crippling addictions.
With all this being said, there are good drugs and there are bad drugs. Drugs can be used to help with problems ranging from pain to illness. The problem comes when certain addictive drugs are misused. Some even used once can be enough to pull someone in. Addictive drugs are nothing to toy with and should not be seen as such. The video above shows a sad story of an addict.