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