Others may be influenced by friends into taking drugs. There may also be those who think that drug-taking is one way of escaping from their problems. A good way for young people to stay away from drugs is to be constantly aware of the dangers drugs pose to their health. They must reject offers of drugs at all costs. They must never start.
Drug abuse affects an addict in other adverse ways.
With the drug exerting a strong hold over his life, he will not have the desire or will to pursue worthwhile interests. His life revolves around getting his fix of drugs. His companions are invariably fellow drug addicts or even pushers. Friends, relatives and even family members will be neglected since they do not share his craving for drugs. As controlled drugs can only be obtained illegally in Singapore, an addict has to pay huge sums for it.