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as poor sleep, ulcers, bowel problems, headaches and muscle pains.
Besides them, it creates misunderstanding among the family members. It
also creates a good economic loss of property. Let’s quit gambling.

Drug addiction

It is a serious type of social evil. Some people
get into the habit of taking drugs. They slowly

become dependent on drugs and cannot stay
without them. Such people are called drug
addict. Drugs are chemical substances when
consumed without necessity. They cause harm
to the body. There are many types of drugs.
Drugs may be in the form of tablets, injections,
smoking, etc. People get into the habits of consuming drugs for many
reasons. Some want to try and become adventurous, some think that

drugs can reduce tension and some do it under the influence of friends.

Drug addicts have serious health problems. They become weak and sick.
They get into many other bad activities such as stealing, lying, becoming
violent, etc. They defame their family. They cause pain and tension at
home. Drug addicts are not often liked by the society. Short-term effects
can range from changes in appetite, blood pressure, psychosis and even
death. Do you think that drug addiction is a good habit? Of course, not !

Anti-social activities

Anti-social activities are all those activities
which cause harm to the society. These
activities are carried out by people of
the society. Some examples of anti-social
activities are theft, robbery, fighting,
hurting someone, killing someone,
destroying property, etc. Such activities police thrashing outlaws
disturb the peace of the society.

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