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Drug storage.

Drugs need to be kept in a clean cool dry place to prevent them from

contamination.

Cold chains are used to keep vaccines where there is no electricity

Drugs should also be kept away from children to prevent child poi-

soning at home.

Dangers of poor storage of drugs.

Drugs may easily become contaminated and lose their curative value.

Poorly stored drugs instead become poisonous to one’s health.

Keeping drugs in children’s reach can easily cause child poisoning in

homes. (Dugs become poison when used beyond required dosage)

Effects of drug dependence Effects to the family

to an individual  Family neglect

 Brain damage  Family aggression and vio-

 Loss of appetite lence

 Insomnia (inability to sleep)  Criminal acts like defile-

 Job neglect ment and rape

 Self neglect  Poverty

 Low immunity to disease  It sets a bad example to the
children

Effects to the community

 It leads to increased accidents

 Criminal behaviour

 Poor job performance