People have been indulging in intoxication in all ages. Intoxication gives a person temporary pleasure and keeps him away from the harsh realities of life. However, this can never provide relief on a permanent basis, but in fact, once addicted, the need keeps getting stronger and the high keeps getting weaker. There even comes a time when people take drugs out of compulsion rather than for pleasure, suffering from various disorders and problems.
Throughout history, people have been familiar with drugs like heroin or alcohol etc. that are taken orally or through the nose. But in the 21st century, a new type of drug has been invented that is consumed through the eyes. This drug is that of entertainment provided through devices of the information age. TV, movies, serials, sports, video games, internet, Facebook, chatting etc. are the most prominent examples of this drug. Every person of the 21st century is more or less a victim of this addiction.
People get addicted to this drug just like alcohol and marijuana addiction. Without these, they find it impossible to get through their day. As a result, children ignore education, women ignore household duties and men ignore responsibilities. People stay in one house and remain unaware of each other. There is no time to meet friends and relatives. Waste of time, paralysis of mental capacity and weakening of moral values are common consequences. It harms both the individual and the society like any other drug.
But unfortunately no one considers this drug a drug. No one tries to protect themselves and their children from this addiction. Until this drug permanently deprives them of peace.
Translated by Ali Zafar