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From time immemorial drugs have been used by mankind for medical purposes. But never before had the abuse of narcotics caused such unprecedented worldwide concern and posed an alarming menace to the society. According to the WHO estimates there are over 7.5 million heroin addicts, 4.8 million cocaine abusers. Even the eastern hemisphere is no longer secure from the drug network. Drugs have scanned the planet at jet speed and proved once again that the earth is a small place. The abuse of drugs is now an international problem that bothers Indians and Americans alike.
Taking a drug other than for medical reasons in amount, strength and frequency or manner that damages the physical and mental functions is drug abuse. It is a painful problem for the addict, his family and for all those who fall prey to drugs. Adolescence is a period when many choices must be made at this stage, the youngster is especially vulnerable to peer group pressures.
    The future generation is virtually being crippled by the spread of drugs. Drug abusers are completely self-centred and care least about others. His consciousness gets clouded, and he loses his willpower, concentration, memory and capacity of judgment. When in need of money, he does not hesitate to steal or indulge in other antisocial activities. More drugs, more crime, shows the graph. A new addict develops friendships with fellow addicts and gradually enters the so-called drug sub-culture. He is then regarded as an outcast in the society, and there is little chance that he shall again lead a healthy life