0.2 Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow:-
1. (Drug abuse is a great social evil. It is a serious problem in modern society. It is harmful for the family and
society also. Drug abuse is a global problem. Drug abuse refers to taking drugs-mostly intoxicants-for other
than medical reasons.
2.
Drug abuse means illicit consuming of any naturally occurring or pharmaceutical substance to bring about a
change in their existing situation. They ignore the psyche mental damage that causes the drug abuse. Drug
abuse causes many health problems. It includes weakness, loss of body weight and respiratory disorder. One
of the most important effects of drug abuse is impaired judgment and lack of rational thinking, (drug addict
develops certain psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, irritability and personality problems.)
3
People start taking drugs for several reasons. Some take it out of curiosity and recreation or to cope with stress.
Those who start taking drugs are either unemployed or frustrated due to some social or family problems. Once
started as a recreation, it turns out to be a dependency. An addict finds it difficult to live without drugs. At this
stage, even if he tries to give up his habits, he is helpless. Lack of drug causes severe withdrawal symptoms,
which disappear when the drug is taken again.
4. According to National Survey, hardly one-third of drug dependants reported having taken treatment. In the
findings of other agency, it was found to be as low as two percent. It is largely because people do not see drug
abuse as a medical problem. Besides, lack of rehabilitation and access to treatment facilities are various other
causes for not seeking treatment.
5 There are various agencies working to eradicate this social evil. But they do not work sincerely towards this.
They need to be sensitive towards this problem. Besides, other non-government organizations, media should
come forward to create awareness in masses against this evil. An addict needs care and affection. Our society (A) answer the following questions briefly.
(i) what do you mean by 'drug abuse' ?
(ii) how does drug addiction affect a person?
(iii) why do people start taking drugs?
(iv) how can we eradicate this evil of drug addiction?
Answers
Answer:
1.
Drug abuse means illicit consuming of any naturally occurring or pharmaceutical substance to bring about a
change in their existing situation.
2.One
of the most important effects of drug abuse is impaired judgment and lack of rational thinking, (drug addict
develops certain psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, irritability and personality problems.)
3.Those who start taking drugs are either unemployed or frustrated due to some social or family problems.
4.There are various agencies working to eradicate this social evil.
Besides, other non-government organizations, media should
come forward to create awareness in masses against this evil.
Answer: 5
Explanation:
There are various agencies working to eradicate this social evil.
Besides, other non-government organizations, media should
come forward to create awareness in masses against this evil.