Short-term drug use can still be dangerous. You can never tell: your one time can be your last time.
It’s no secret that drug addiction is an epidemic here in our country. In fact, the Duterte administration have turned the conversation and the spotlight on the rampant drug peddling and drug addiction that have taken hold all over the Philippines.
Drugs, the illegal and mind-altering and highly addictive ones, are really all around us. And you yourself may know of friends who may have used it or are still using. There are those who may have used for most of their lives, and then there are those who have just started using.
The question now is, is short-term drug use better than long-term?
Danger Ahead: Drug Use
The thing is, when it comes to illegal drugs, you don’t know what goes in it. Users don’t really know what you’re putting into their bodies and how the drugs will interact with their bodies–and minds. Drugs are notorious for causing brain, liver, kidney and heart problems. These damages can be short-term, long-term, reversible, and some may even be instantaneously fatal. There is just no telling.
Drugs also hinder your ability to make sound decisions, as well as affect your movement and reflex. This can cause you to get into accidents or get into sticky situations that can ruin your relationships, reputation, financial standing, security, and safety.
Short-Term Use Can Have Lasting Consequences
You may be one of those that believe that you can use drugs for a short period of time and be fine. You may use drugs as a way to socialize or have fun. For example, you may take some Molly at some music festival, smoke a joint at some beach with friends, or take some pill to keep you alert as you study for exams.
After taking, you may think that you can stop, and your body can then just repair itself.
However, that’s utterly untrue.
Taking drugs, even just once or for just a short period, can put you at risk that can have huge and even irreversible negative consequences.
Take meth, for example. Many meth addicts can attest that they started getting hooked after just trying it for the first time.
You may have allergy to certain components of the drug, or you can use it with alcohol which can lead to serious complications. For example, you may use drugs one time, or try it for the first time, and then drive or operate machinery–and next thing you know, you got yourself into an accident that will leave you maimed for life.
Bottom line is, drugs are dangerous. It doesn’t matter how little or how much, or even how often, you use them. Your first or one time may be the last.
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