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Recently emerged as a serious social issue in South Korea: drug addiction.

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Hello, everyone. Today, I would like to talk about a dark shadow that has recently emerged as a serious social issue in South Korea: drug addiction . Many people ask, "Why do people touch drugs in the first place?" The beginning is rarely dramatic. It often starts with a simple thought like "Just once won't hurt," peer pressure, or an indifferent choice to escape severe stress and pain. Recently, the barrier to access has lowered significantly, to the point where even teenagers can easily obtain drugs via social media or Telegram. However, the consequences of that single choice are disastrous. The moment drugs enter the brain, its reward system is instantly destroyed. The dopamine system—which allows us to feel joy in everyday life—becomes paralyzed, leaving the brain craving nothing but the drug. This is precisely why drug addiction is not a "matter of willpower," but a brain disease and a severe addiction . The end of addiction is the total collapse...