Question

Identify, the six most commonly abused substances ) and explain how they adversely affect the lives of those using and those around the person using the substance 6 (Ctrl) -

Answer 1

Substance abuse is the harmfull conception of some psycho active substance which are harmfull to the body. Substance abuse is different from addiction. These substance lrads to hyperactive behaviours. Some common substance abuse are

1.Alcohol

2.Tobacco

3.Marijuana

4.Opioids

5.Nitric oxide

6.Over the counter drugs

We will explain all the above things :

1.ALCOHOL

It is chemically 'ethanol' and very psychoactive substance. Its duration of action takes 6-16 hours. It causes liver problems. Its effects may causes other health problems too. Awareness is given in many ways but common people are really unaware of the effects.

2.TOBACCO

The primary effect of tobacco consumption is it may leads to cancer in various types. The research are primarily focussed on cigaratte tobacco smoking. Many of tge people die from its complications. It may affects lung, heart, liver many gynaecological problems in women.

3.MARIJUANA

marijuana is otherwise known as Cannabis. It is a psycho active drug from tge cannabis plant. The dried part of the leaf is used. It is commonly used for smoking. It is also used for the preparation of some drug and it is the medical use. The abuse of this drug may lead to decreased mental ability, chronic coughing and respiratory infection and so many other hralth problems.

4.OPIOIDS

These are a group of drugs extracted from opium poppy plant and its work in brain produce variety of effects. It may used as pain killer. It is in higher dose may leads to death.

5.NITRIC OXIDE

It is a neuro transmitter. In high amount it is also make some psycological and physiological effects. It is in gaseous form.

6.OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS

Those are medicines sold directly without prescription. Most common over the counter drug is paracetamol. Some people consumes it iin large amount and it causes many health issues. This is an illegal behaviour.