CONCLUSION...

The conclusion, drug addiction is a serious problem among teenagers in Malaysia. There are many factors that influence them to drug addiction. So parents, community and goverment must co-operate to reduce the number of drug addict.

types of drug

Common Drug Types

There are many different types of drugs you should be aware of. Some are prescribed, others are known as club drugs, illicit or illegal substances, and some are called designers drugs. They include:

Antidepressants

Antidepressants are a prescription medication used to treat depression and mood disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders and other anxiety problems. The problem is that some antidepressant drugs can actually carry serious side effects and when used in combination with alcohol or other depressant drugs, can actually make you more depressed. Likewise, discontinuing use suddenly can cause mild withdrawal symptoms. 

Barbiturates

There are many different types of barbiturates out there, many of which are prescription, and work by depressing the central nervous system. This can cause sedation and anesthesia. While used to treat seizure disorders, insomnia and other problems, they can be abused. Users often build up a tolerance to them, requiring larger doses to achieve the same effects. Overdosing occurs often in those abusing "downers."

Cannabis

Cannabis is also known as marijuana and has psychoactive effects. It is taken into the body in the form of smoke or vapor and can even be consumed and mixed into food or steeped in a tea. While the jury's still out on whether or not marijuana is addictive, it is often believed to act as the "gateway" to other more serious substances. 

Depressants

Depressants are a type of drug that works by reducing the function of the central nervous system. Drugs often included in this category are barbiturates and benzodiazepines. 

Hallucinogens

While hallucinogens have been around for years in ceremonies and rituals, they play a role in modern society as well. They work by producing sensory hallucinations in users involving any of the five senses. Common substances that fall within this category include LSD, PCP and Peyote. 

Inhalants

As their name would suggest, inhalants refer to a group of drugs that are inhaled in the form of a gas or solvent. Potential inhalants can be found just about anywhere and include common products like nail polish remover, gasoline, glue and aerosol cans. 

Narcotics

While the term "narcotics" is often used to refer to any illicit substance, it technically means a substance derived from opium (opiates) or its synthetic replacements. Examples of narcotics include cocaine, morphine and heroin, all of which are highly addictive. 

Steroids

Anabolic steroids are not the same as the kind used in medicine for the reduction of inflammation. Rather, these substances are used to build muscle mass and strength. They typically consist of male sex hormones and can be very damaging when used without a prescription.

Stimulants

Stimulants are a class of drugs that boost alertness and increase the activity of the central nervous system. Examples of this type of drug include amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine and nicotine, all of which are highly addictive.

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How solve drug addiction problem.

Drug addiction is a serious problem in Malaysia. The national Drug Addiction(ADK) registered more than 300,000 addicts in Malaysia. However, just like an ice berg the number is only what is seen above the surface. The drug addiction problem are not only among adults but also among teenagers.  So what are the ways to solve this problem?

Problem solving is a mental process and is part of the large problem process that includes problem finding and shaping.  Considered the most complex of all intelectual functions, problem solving has been defined as higher order cognitive process that required the modulation and control of more routine and fundamental skills.  The are many ways to solve this problem of drug addiction. As we know the family is an important component in our life especially for teenagers. Parents are role models of their childreen. On the other hand parents have to show the best attitude to their childreen. The father especially should not smoke because smoke is the first step that makes teenagers influenced in drugs. Secondly, lay down rules and consequences, your teen should understand that using drugs comes with specific consequences. But don’t make hollow threats or set rules that you cannot enforce. Make sure your spouse agrees with the rules and is prepared to enforce them. Next, monitor your teen’s activity.  You should know where your teen goes and who he or she hangs out with. It’s also important to routinely check potential hiding places for drugs in backpacks, between books on a shelf, in DVD cases or make-up cases, for example. You also have to encourage other interests and social activities. But try to expose your teen to healthy hobbies and activities, such as team sports, and afterschool clubs. As  parents you should have quality time with your teen’s. Spend time with your child to talk about underlying issues. Drug use can be the result of other problems. Is your child having trouble fitting in?

We have been facing with the problems of drug addiction since early seventies. During those times, many Malaysians especially the young Malays have become drug addicts. Alarmed by the phenomena the Government formed the Agensi Anti Dadah Kebangsaan,  AADK to curb with the problems and many rehabilitation centers, known as Pusat Serenti are set up all over the country in order to rehabilitate the addicts. The center until today still exists in many parts of the country. But the number of addicts still increase.  Sometimes  addicts leave the centre they go back again to their bad habits of addiction and the process seems to continue in a vicious circle.  It is show that,  the Pusat Serenti is not the best result to give treament  to them.  Why does’t goverment reduce the drug addiction problem starting from the school.  Make campaign to show how dangerous the drugs are for the brain and show them the effect on who use drugs. May be it is more effective because we try to prevent teenagers starting from school.

Effects of Drugs Addiction

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Drug addiction will have some affects on the entire body of the person. The first effect of the drug addiction is physiological effect which is found in the initial stage of drug addiction. For example, the irregular breathing and increase in the heart rate and blood pressure. Sometimes may also experience, sudden weight gain or weight loss.

Next, drug addict on also can a affects the family by the time the addicts realize they have a problem, that problem already has taken a heavy toll on the family. The parents, also want to get their kids back when children take drug. Therefore, the parents go to the treatment center and tell the caunselor and therapist about the problem. On the other hand, all family such as husband and wives, sister and brother, and sadly children are also impacted.

Drug addiction also can affect the economy. Drug addiction has a major impact on the economy on the country. The total  drug addiction includes law enforcement, incarceration, treatment, traffic injuries and lost time in the workplace. It is because drug addiction impairs reasoning and crime rate increases dramatically impacted by drug use.

FACTORS OF DRUG ADDICTION

According to Prabhakar Pillai, there are many factors why teenagers are involved in drug addiction. Firstly, they dependent on themselves, secondly, they are influenced with their friends and thirdly they cause many problems. Such as high level sports competition so top level athletes use drugs to boost their performance. They use Amphetamines to eliminate or reduce pain allowing the injured sportsperson to play or steroids are used for muscle building. Prescription drugs are also the factors of drug addiction. The affected person takes higher doses than prescribed, more frequently than prescribed and continues taking it even after his medical condition is cured. On the other hand, sexual or physical abuse is also the factor of drug addiction. This could lead to trauma in the affected individual especially if it has happened during childhood. Drugs are a way of reducing the trauma. The main reasons why they take drug is because of curiosity and the urge to experiment. One may want to experience feeling  "high" or want to know how it feels. This could be the starting of drug addiction. For different reasons they take drugs just because of peer pressure. Being with friends who are drug addicts could encourage one to take drugs. It is socially acceptable in this circle. Futhermore, problems in school or college also cause them to take drugs. Failure in examinations, study workload and problems with peers are some of the causes. Financial difficulties and poor self esteem will cause drug addiction. These cause great stress to the mind. Drugs are a route to escapism. This leads to depression and probably consequent drug abuse. In the other words, loss of a loved one, loneliness and failed romance also are the causes of drug addiction. Bereavement leads to feeling of emptiness and emotional distress. A person may resort to drugs for combating this situation. An isolated individual tries to compensate for the lack of  social network by taking drugs. The ending of a relationship also could lead to heartbreak and mental agony encouraging the afflicted person to turn to drugs. Last but not least, low cost and easy access to drugs will increases drug consumption.

Definition of drug addiction

According to the Oxford Dictionary Fajar drug is a subtance used in medicine or as a stimulant or narcotics. Whereas, addict is one who is addicted especially to drug.
Similary to the latest evidence from human and animal studies, addiction is a illness just like diabetes or hypertension. (http://www.psychiatry-malaysia.org/)
Addiction is a complicated disorder characteristized by compulsive drug addict. It is an overhelming, uncontrolable need for drugs or alcohol by people who are addicted even in the face of negative sequeces.

Research Questions

1. What are the factors that cause teenagers to be involved in drug addiction?
2. What the effect on teenagers who are involved in drug addiction?
3. How can this problem be solved?