Study to See the Impact of Alcohol and Drug Abuse on Health
Substance abuse, including addiction to alcohol and drugs, is a major threat to the person, social stability, and economic productivity. We will review the use of alcohol and drugs and their effects on various aspects of physical and mental health, with a specific focus on the long-range effects of the abuse of substances on well-being. It synthesizes and standardizes existing literature, theoretical frameworks, and empirical findings to assess the direct and indirect effects of atmospheric exposure — such as organ damage, neurological conditions and psychological health — on the Down syndrome population. The patterns of substance abuse and their effects may be analysed by using a stepwise methodology that uses both qualitative and quantitative analyses. Long-term substance use and chemical dependence correspond with an increased risk of multiple systemic diseases similar to these findings, advocating the need for effective prevention, policy change, and rehabilitation programs. The paper also describes limitations and suggests for future studies to continue exploring ways to implement strategies to mitigate substance dependency. Keywords— Alcohol abuse, drug addiction, health impact, mental disorders, substance dependency, rehabilitation, public health policy.
Authors
- Saad Ur Rahman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3810-9764)
Publication Details
- Journal
- INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem44579
- Primary Topic
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00