SOCIAL EFFECTS of DRUG ABUSE

Personal Relationships ISOLATION – Relationships become dysfunctional, as the drug abuser eventually maintains a connection only with his drug of choice. IRRESPONSIBILITY – Addicted parents can seldom offer a stable family life to their children. – Children become irresponsible, insensitive and disobedient to their parents PHYSICAL and EMOTIONAL ABUSE – 17% of the drug consumers become aggressive after taking the drug

Community ACCIDENTS – Drunk driving results to an injury every minute and one death every 32 minutes. CRIME and VIOLENCE – 40% of violent crimes and property crimes were attributed to drug and alcohol abuse UNPRODUCTIVE LIFE – Substance abuse impairs the ability of the person to maintain a full-time job and be able to create a harmonious relationship with co-workers