Inhibition of Drug Abuse by Pharmacologists

Running head: INHIBITION OF DRUG ABUSE
INHIBITION OF DRUG ABUSE BY PHARMACOLOGISTS
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INHIBITION OF DRUG ABUSE BY PHARMACOLOGISTS1
Introduction
Substance abuse describes ingredients like cigarettes, drugs, alcohol,
physician's prescribed drugs, and other drugs that can damage the human body. It even
leads to addiction. Substance abuse, alternatively known as drug addiction, is referred
to as disorder when the frequent use of drug/alcohol causes clinically significant loss,
including health problems such as psychological distress and other physiological issues
(Roberts et al.). The substance use disorder is prevalent in males, and approximately
50.4% was between the age group of 20-29 years (Bilques et al.). Therefore, there is an
increased necessity to prevent this mistreatment and to initiate awareness programs
related to this matter. This paper focuses on the responsibility of pharmacists in the
prevention of drug misuse.
Discussion
Role of Pharmacist in Drug abuse Inhibition
The pharmacist is designated as a potential health professional that is
considered to have appropriate knowledge, skill, and responsibilities in terms of usage
of drugs and their pharmacological background. They have a significant role in
performing against drug abuse actively. According to the American Society of Health-
system Pharmacists (ASHP), pharmacists have a persistent knowledge in inhibition,
providing education and reducing the ill properties of that substance abuse which has
an adverse impact on the society. The prevention of medication misuse involves
interferences that are focused on reducing the possibility of manifestation of health
problems that are associated with drug consumptions. In this context, it describes the
pharmacists involved in active participation in varieties of drug misuse. These roles vary
under the healthcare organization's aim, legalities, and procedures, chosen population,
and the community perception and knowledge. The responsibilities apply to any kind of
substance misuse; hence, the accountabilities are mentioned in general ways.
Pharmacists, as a health care provider, must provide some preventive measurements