Chemical Substance Abuse

One of the many problems we face as a Society in today's World is substance abuse. The war against drugs has cost millions of dollars to the authorities and it has also cost thousands of lives all over the World. But the problem doesn't stop at illegal drugs, legal drugs are also an issue. Substance abuse in today's society is a common problem that is not showing any way shape or form of diminishing, despite the many efforts throughout the years.

Diet pills, Pain killers, Sleep Medication, Cough Syrup, Anxiolytics, Antidepressants, even Erectile Dysfunction medication, like Viagra, are legal substances that have been taken out of context with the idea of applying them as recreational drugs. Many times with fatal and sad results. Misinformation plays a key role in such tragedy. Recently there has been a growing notoriety to a drink called “Syzzurp”, a mixture of prescription strength cough syrup and soft drinks. This drug has been the cause of death of several people, including some notorious rappers. Since the drug is not regulated there is a great deal of ignorance surrounding it. Another case of ignorance is that, ever since its release to the public, Impotence treatments have been thought as aphrodisiacs, when it has been warned in multiple occasions that in fact this drug is not one. People have accessed Viagra Online and dangerously have mixed with several medications that can cause hazardous drops in blood pressure level, and, even death.

So, recent studies and awareness campaigns have been put in place to help draw attention to issues that just don't seem to go away, although by promoting and supporting responsible use of these medications by health officials can not only avoid certain tragedies, it can also keep these drugs available in the market with their intended use. Assisting in serious issues for millions of people all over the World.