MEANING OF DRUG ABUSE Drug abuse refers to the irregular intake of substance which are harmful / hazardous or dangerous our health. These substances vary from prescribed medication, alcohol, cigarette, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, etc. These drugs van be swallowed, sniffed, inhaled, injected, absorbed through the skin, mouth or dropped into the eyes just as the case may be. POSSIBLE REASONS FOR DRUG ABUSE Many times, the company of friends that a person keeps; may be responsible for this habit. Most teenagers pick up this habit under pressure, emotional reasons; such as , not being loved, depression, low self esteem, escape from stress, feeling neglected, poor parental care. CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE Amy drug once taken into the body wull altar the metabolism of the body system. The brain loses it's control and produces gaiety, changes in mood, etc. There is malnutrition, memory loss, poor decision making noticed on a person who is am addict o