Drug and Alcohol Addiction in India

Physiological causes, individual or psychological causes, and sociocultural/environmental causes.

Extent of drug and tobacco addiction, alcoholism in India, myths associated with them, health hazards, and the process of addiction.

The text discusses the extent of substance abuse in India and harmful and dependent use.

<p>The text discusses the health consequences of drug abuse, health hazards related to alcohol consumption, and the relationship between alcohol, drug use, and HIV/AIDS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drug abuse refers to the misuse of any type of drug, including alcohol. Alcoholism is a specific type of drug addiction that involves the excessive and compulsive consumption of alcoholic beverages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physiological causes of alcoholism and drug addiction may include genetic predisposition, biochemical imbalances in the brain, and the impact of substances on the body's physiology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text covers myths related to drugs and alcohol usage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text mentions that drug and alcohol addiction is a worldwide crisis, affecting nations including India. This has led to a decrease in the nation's productivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drugs and alcohol are referred to as 'silent killers' in the text due to the detrimental health effects associated with their use, often leading to physical and mental health issues that may not be immediately apparent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text discusses health consequences such as physical and mental health deterioration, as well as the increased risk of HIV/AIDS due to alcohol and drug use.</p> Signup and view all the answers