Drug consumption Flashcards
Point
One lifestyle choice that can be blamed for the ill-health of the population is drug consumption.
Explain
Partaking in drug consumption is a crucial factor in causing ill-health of the population. Drug consumption is an addiction that has been linked to numerous illnesses such as heart issues, mental health issues and kidney problems. It is widely undisputed that those who engage in harmful drug consumption will, on average, die younger than those who do not.
Example
This is illustrated by Scotland long having the highest drug-related death rate of any county in Europe and according to the National Records of Scotland, in 2020 there were a record 1,339 drug-related deaths.