existing problems. Drug use makes one cool and better accepted by peers and classmates. In the beginning, it may be seen that the use of drugs helps in winning more friends but this is a myth as these peers are not true friends or well-wishers. Furthermore, over a period of time, drug dependence makes one asocial and isolated.
Inhalants are basically harmless even though people make a big deal about them. Using inhalants such as thinners, glue, cleaning fluids can cause permanent damage to organs like the liver, brain and nerves. They are also extremely flammable and can cause burns if matches are lit nearby. Case Study Three friends — Mani, Adil and Ronny met at a marriage party.
Mani and Ronny wanted to drink in celebration and compelled Adil, (who has never had a drink before) to join them. They insisted him that he should join them for the sake of friendship. Adil is in a dilemma. On the one hand, he doesn’t want to lose his friendship but on the other he is conscious that nobody in his family drinks alcohol.
He has also learnt from his parents that alcohol is harmful for health. Questions for discussion . What are the choices that Adil has? .
What would you have done if you were in Adil’s place? . How else could Adil’s friends have celebrated? Common medicines There has been a growing trend of taking medicines by the people not only for the treatment of certain diseases against proper prescription but also for other reasons such as cosmetics, weight loss or weight gain, etc.
Often these are purchased through sales over the counter, without any proper prescription. This trend is seen more among children of adolescence age and younger generations. It is always advisable to seek the advice of a doctor and consume only those medicines that have been prescribed. One should never decide one’s own medicines (without prescription from a doctor) whatever the ailment be.
One should not fall prey to false advertisements asserting that certain drugs or medicines will help in reducing or gaining weight