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    The document discusses several questions related to the war on drugs. It notes that while drug deaths have decreased in the Philippines, human rights abuses have continued. Adolescents are most vulnerable to drug addiction due to peer pressure and ongoing brain development. Not all people who use drugs will become addicted, as genetics and environmental factors also influence risk. All drugs increase the release of dopamine in the brain, but with repeated use the brain demands more of the chemical and cravings develop, leading to addictive behaviors.

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    Questions and Answers for WAR on DRUGS

    1. Are those deaths a measure of the drug war’s effectiveness?

    Partly Yes, The HRW said that while the body count had decreased, the government
    had continued its “antipoor” campaigns, such as rounding up loiterers, and attacks
    against journalists, human rights advocates and religious leaders who “check Duterte’s
    abuse of power.”
    If the effectiveness of the war on drugs is to be gauged through figures, the
    findings of the Commission on Audit on the Department of the Interior and Local
    Government (DILG) are telling.
    In its 2017 audit report, the COA said the DILG failed to fulfill the objectives of its
    main program against illegal drugs, the Mamamayang Ayaw sa Anomalya,
    Mamamayang Ayaw sa Droga (Masa Masid).

    2. What is the ruthless solution to eliminate drug users?

    The quick solution offered by the ruthless elimination of drug users can seem more
    dramatic, but the impact on the families and the dissolution of relationships is tantamount to
    destroying the very base of our society. When this happens, children and adolescents are
    often left alone to deal with the aftermath. They will return to temporary and quick solutions,
    like drug use, to ease the bitterness and misfortune of their situation.”

    3. Who are most vulnerable to drugs?

    “Adolescents, who are prone to risk-taking and peer pressure, are most vulnerable to drugs.
    Many experiment with tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs without realizing the negative
    consequences. Drugs can disrupt ongoing adolescent brain development resulting in
    problems with memory, motivation, and academic performance. Drugs may also cause
    depression, anxiety, and even psychotic disorders,” the society concedes.

    4. Why do only some people get addicted to drugs?

    This is a great question, and unfortunately, it is not an easy one to answer. Some people
    are more vulnerable to addiction than others, but it’s important for you to remember that anyone,
    at any age, can become addicted to drugs. Because your brain is still developing as a teen,
    however, you are especially prone to addiction. Drugs and alcohol change the chemicals in your
    brain. They disrupt how you think, how you act, and how your brain works. It only takes a few
    hits or few pills to start this cycle. I know you may think it won’t happen to you, but sometimes
    you just can’t predict it.

    There are several risk factors that can stir an addiction, one major one being early exposure
    to drugs. In fact, 9 out of 10 people who have a substance addiction started using in their
    adolescence, before their 18th birthday. Other addiction risk factors can include genetics, the
    availability of drugs, economic status and community, traumatic life events, poor academic
    performance, and lack of adult supervision growing up.

    5. Are all drugs addictive? What makes them addictive?

    Each drug of abuse is unique and will act on the brain in a different way. However, all drugs
    share a something in common – a chemical called dopamine. When a person uses a drug, their
    brain releases dopamine to produce the feeling of being “high.” But when a person uses drugs
    repeatedly, their brain adjusts to the surges of dopamine that occur. In time, their bodies get
    used to this chemical and demand more of it. This is where an addiction starts. The user starts
    to crave more drugs and less of the once pleasurable things in life, such as good food or
    friendships. The user also begins to lose the ability to resist these bad cravings, making it
    harder for him or her to quit.

    Different drugs have different effects on the brain and body, but in nearly all cases, repeated
    drug use will lead to addictive behaviors. Again, drug addiction is very likely to occur in
    teenagers who regularly use and abuse drugs. Learn about the different effects of substance
    abuse.

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