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Make a list of the causes of drug addiction. List the preventive measures of alcoholism.

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Make a list of the causes of drug addiction and explain the effects of drug intake. List the preventive measures of alcoholism.


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The causes of drug addiction are listed below:

  • Most of the addicts learnt drug intake from friends.
  • Drug abuse is taken wrongly as a solution to the frustrations of life.
  • Abusers try to induce this habit.
  • Due to the high degree of curiosity about drug intake amongst adolescents.

The effects of drug intake are mentioned below:

  • Reduction smooth body functions.
  • Reduction in motor coordination.
  • Change in body homeostasis.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Headache, sweating, nausea, dizziness
  • Loss of memory

Following measures can be adopted from prevention and control of alcoholism:

  • An awareness program should be conducted.
  • The cultural and religious norms promoting alcoholism should be discouraged.
  • Alcohol should be banned in public areas.
  • Strict laws should be made and implemented
  • Utilization of free time in recreation and creative activities should be done.
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