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Describe the ill-effects of drug abuse in males and females. Also mention the preventive measures that is to be taken to reduce such effects.

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(1) 111 -effects in males: Acne, increased aggressiveness, mood swings, depresion, reduction of size of testicles, decreased sperm production, kidney and liver dysfunction, premature baldness.
(2) III effects in females: Masculinisation, increased aggressiveness, mood swings, depression, abnuimal menstrual cycle, excessive hair growth on face and body and deepening of voice.
The following measures are need to be taken to prevent such problems:
(a) Education and counselling to face problems or stress, to accept failure as a part of life and to channelise child’s energy some health promoting activities.
(b) Avoid undue peer pressure and stop pressurising a child to perform beyond its capabilities.
(c) Seeking help from parents and peers by sharing the feelings of anxiety and guilt.
(d) Seeking professional counsel for medical help available in the form of highly qualified psychiatrists, psychologists etc.
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