Does Addiction Make You A Bad Person?

By James Handforth

One of the biggest problems since the middle of the last century is drug addiction, which has become more of a curse for the world. Media and other publications made it famous at the end of the decade of 60s. In one way or another, every one of us is affected by this problem, be it directly or indirectly. People use drugs for many reasons. The reasons might be having fun, or may be seeking refuge from the worries of life. Drugs also come in various intensities; they are mixed in your blood, and make you an addict thus taking you to the brink of death.

People who are drug addicts tend to adopt bizarre behaviour such as stealing, or forging prescriptions, therefore it has been defined as a chronic neurological disorder. An addict cannot think, or act rationally without taking the required drug, as he/she has become dependant on them. An activity started to seek some pleasure turns into anxiety with the passage of time.

There are many types of drug addictions, and each one of them has its own drawbacks. A person may start it to relieve pain, either physical, or emotional, but then he feels that it is only a temporary relief, and the pain comes back to what it was. This makes him frustrated and withdrawn. Therefore, he tries to forget his past, and every other day, his past memories become stronger, and stronger.

The guilt of the past acts forces him/her to get into drugs. Usually people with weak nerves and will power use drugs to forget their fears, and guilt. The drugs might get them temporary relief, but their guilt never lessens with the drugs.

In order to satisfy his/her need for drugs an addict gets into wrong acts against his/her family, friends and even himself/herself. These acts may include lying, not caring for his/her loved ones, hiding truth from them, and cheating on them, stealing etc. when his/her craving increases he/she is ready to commit any wrong act, because in this state, he/she does not have any control over himself/herself.

It is commonly believed that people can get rid of drugs with their own will. Drug users are thought to be people of weak will power who are indecisive. New studies and researches have removed many misunderstandings.. Many drug rehabilitation centres have popped up, which treat drug addicts, giving them another chance to live a normal life.

Drug addicts do become bad people because of the acts they commit for the fulfilment of their needs, but if people help them in getting rid of the habit, they can become better people.

Briefly, you can say that drug addiction may make a person bad, but if the society does not support/help such persons, then they do not have any chance of survival for long. The Government should play its role to find such people, and give them free treatment. The reason behind any drug addiction is stress, and pessimism; so, we should all give them the respect and honour that they deserve, and help them out of such difficult situations. - 29881

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