Brug abuse is a great social evil. It is a serious problem in modern society. It is harmful for the family andsociety also. Drug abuse is a global problem. Drug abuse refers to taking drugs-mostly intoxicants- for otherthan medical reasonsDrug abuse means illicit consuming of any naturally occurring or Pharmaceutical substance to bring abouta change in their existing situation. They ignore the psyche mental damage that causes the drug abusel Drugabuse causes many health problems. It includes weakness, loss of body weight and respiratory disorders.One of the most important effects of drug abuse is impaired judgement and lack of rational thinking. A drugaddict develops certain psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, irritability and personalityproblems.3/People start taking drugs for several reasons. Some take it out of curiosity and recreation or to cope withstressThose who start taking drugs are either unemployed or frustrated due to some social or familyproblems. Once started as recreation, it turns out to be a dependency. An addict finds it difficult to livewithout drugs. At this stage, even if he tries to give up his habits, he is helpless.Lack of drug causes severewithdrawal symptoms, which disappear when the drug is taken again.4. According to National Survey, hardly one-third of drug dependants reported having taken treatment. Inthe findings of other agency, it was found to be as low as two per cent. It is largely because people do notsee drug abuse as a medical problem. Besides, lack of rehabilitation and access to treatment facilities arevarious other causes for not seeking treatment.5. There are various agencies working to eradicate this social evil.But they do not work sincerely towardsthis. They need to be sensitive towards this problem. Besides, other non-government organisational, mediashould come forward to create awareness in masses against this evil.An addict needs care and affection Oursociety should change its attitude. He should be properly rehabilitated. Moral education should be made apart of our curriculum. Society should be made aware of all this, from the early stage. We can eradicate thisevil.Find the words from the passage that mean the same as the following:-1) illegal (para 2)ii)defective (para 2)iii)reformation (para 4)iv)to remove or destroy (para 5)​