Explain the harmful effects of drugs such as ecstasy on the individuals and society

Drug addiction is a complex illness. The path to drug addiction begins with the act of taking drugs. Over time, a person's ability to choose not to take drugs is compromised. This in large part is a result of the effects of prolonged drug use on brain functioning, and thus on behavior. Addiction, therefore, is characterized by compulsive, drug craving, seeking, and use that persist even in the face of negative consequences. The definition of drugs refers to an illegal substance that causes addiction, habituation or a marked change in consciousness. (Steve, 2001, 20). Drugs abuse has a direct effect on both individual and the society. This essay will focus on some individual problems such as family, health and psychological effects .Social problems will explain the occurrence of black market and crime rate increase.
Firstly, in the category of health consequence, in the USA, 2001, an estimated 8.1 million (3.6 percent) of Americans aged 12 or older have tried "Ecstasy" at least once i...