The Dhamma preached by Lord Buddha to a young householder named Sigala in the Sigalovada Sutra belonging to the Dhamma book Digha Nikaya is considered a system of discipline for lay devotees. According to this Sutra sermon, six evil consequences are described as follows, which lead to intoxication and delay due to addiction to alcohol and drugs. Immediate financial loss Excessive confusion Bases on health decline …
Emphasizing the importance of reducing both the supply and demand for drugs, combating the trafficking of drugs and substances affecting the central nervous system, as well as the treatment and rehabilitation of drug users, in order to prevent drug use and abuse. Sri Lanka has stated that an integrated and balanced approach is necessary. In …
Unfortunately, many babies are born with the risk of abstinence, because their mothers have consumed drugs or medications that are inappropriate for pregnancy, sometimes knowing that it is dangerous or under the threshold of ignorance. What ‘s more, drug use and abuse can have a very negative impact on the development of unborn babies. The use of …
Substance abuse has many negative effects on people and society, but some of these side effects may be less well known than others. For example, alcohol, tobacco, and other substance abuse has been associated with increased risk of cancer, heart disease, liver failure and even death in some cases. Yet there are also more subtle …
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