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.

Explanation

i) Avoid undue peer pressure - no child should be pressurised to perform beyond his/ her limits in studies/sports/activities.
ii) Education and counselling channelize - childs energy into healthy pursuits like sports, reading, music and yoga.
iii) Seeking help from parents and peers - guidance, advise keeping away from fiend who indulge them for abuse.
iv) Looking for danger signs - parents and teachers should watch along with friends and should bring it to the notice incase of danger signs.
v) Seeking professional and medical help - qualified psychologists, psychiatrists, rehabilitation programmes and detoxification programmes are of great help.