10 Interesting Fact About Substance abuse disorders
10 Interesting Fact About Substance abuse disorders
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According to data from the National Narcotics Agency, around 4.4 million people in Indonesia are experiencing drug abuse problems.
Of these, around 2.2 million people are drug addicts.
Indonesia is one of the countries with the highest level of drug abuse in the world.
Drugs most often misused in Indonesia are marijuana, shabu-shabu, and ecstasy.
The Indonesian government has established a narcotics law that prohibits drug use, production and distribution.
Drug abuse can cause damage to the brain and other organs, and increase the risk of accidents and violence.
There are many factors that can trigger someone to try drugs, such as social pressure, lack of education about the dangers of drugs, and the existence of mental or emotional problems.
Besides drugs, alcohol is also a substance that is often misused in Indonesia. According to WHO data, around 7.6 million people in Indonesia experienced alcohol abuse problems.
Alcohol abuse can cause health problems such as liver damage, heart disease, and cancer.
The Indonesian government has taken various steps to overcome the problem of drug abuse and alcohol, such as anti-narcobic and anti-alcoholic campaigns, rehabilitation for addicts, and strict law enforcement against drug perpetrators.
