• Abhilasha Kheora

Addiction of drugs is a type of disorder in which one’s drug seeking behavior persists despite of negative consequences. Many people become addicted to drugs which are not meant for human consumption like LSD, marijuana etc. However addiction of drugs is a successfully treatable problem. However to overcome this problem major role is played by teachers, parents and health care workers. Teenagers who start consuming these drugs at an early age are more prone to develop addiction rather than those who start it at an adult age. Addiction is a brain based disorder which ultimately leads to serious disorders in one’s life. Therefore this research paper is devoted to highlight the causes, symptoms and trend of drug addiction among youngsters.

Addiction, Drug, Challenges, Issues, Youngsters

"Drug Addiction among Youngsters in Himachal Pradesh: Challenges and Issues", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.1953-1960, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904S83.pdf

"Drug Addiction among Youngsters in Himachal Pradesh: Challenges and Issues", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp1953-1960, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904S83.pdf