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Drug Addiction In Bangladesh: A Looming Catastrophe

What is Drug Addiction

• Drug addiction is a complex brain disease.

• It is characterized by habitual, at times uncontrollable, drug desire, seeking, and use that continue even in the face of extremely negative consequences.

Drugs Business

• Drugs are big business. The United Nations estimates there are more than 50 million regular users of heroin, cocaine and synthetic drugs like 'ecstasy' world-wide.

• Market research

• International network

• A new challenge

USERS OF DRUGS

Generally young people like tender aged are the main users of drugs Sometimes we can see that adult persons are getting addicted But now-a-days we can see that especially college and university students are the main users of drugs.

Drug Addiction In BANGLADESH

Drug abuse directly influences the economic and social aspects of a country. In Bangladesh it is a growing national concern. There are millions of drug-addicted people in Bangladesh And they are from all level of the society.

Kinds Of Drugs • HEROIN

• AMPHETAMINE

• Alcohol

• Opium

• TOBACCO

• COCAINE

• YABA

Causes Of Drug Addiction

• High-level sports competition

• Prescription drugs

• Job stress

• Physical abuse

• School/College problems

• Financial difficulties

• Poor self esteem

• Loss of a loved one

• Loneliness

• Failed romance

• Low cost and easy access to drugs

Risk Factors

• Personality

• Social environment

• Anxiety, depression and loneliness

• Genetics

• Type of drug

Complications

• Family Work

• Social

• School

• Legal

• Health

• Financial

Signs And Symptoms Of Drug Addiction

• Health and behavior

• Social life

• Family and friends

• Employment or school

• Financial and legal issues

Treatment

• Methadone Maintenance Treatment

• Outpatient Care

• Inpatient Short-Term Rehabilitation

• Inpatient Long-Term Rehabilitation

Ways Of Preventing Drug Addiction

• Licensing

• Monitoring and inspection

• Intelligence and enforcement

• Crop eradication, crop substitution and destruction of drugs

• Investigation

• Prosecution and sanction

Coping Skills

• Give yourself time

• Avoid high-risk situations

• Promptly seek treatment for other mental health disorders

Drugs Controlling in BANGLADESH

• Policy and legislation

• Plans and programs

• Organization

• International cooperation

• Training

ConclusionDrug abuse is a complex problem thought to result from a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors. It affects people from the neonatal stage to old age. With increased knowledge of chemical dependency, one may be able to identify and encourage a patient, co-worker, or family member to seek the support needed to change substance abuse habits. The self-assessment checklist and list of resource may provide insight and information helpful to someone who must take that difficult first step to recovery.

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