A drug is a chemical substance which affects the action of the body.
Importance of Drug
- It saves life
- It relieves pain
- It relieve suffering
- It helps fight against diseases
- It promotes food health.
Drug Abuse
This is the act of using drugs without the doctor’s advice and prescription.
Drug Misuse
This refers to the use of drugs for a purpose for which it was not intended or using a drug excessively
Drug Addiction
It is a state in which a person physically or psychologically depends on a drug(s) for survival.
Causes of Drug Abuse
- Curiosity
- Lack of Self-Confidence
- Peer Group Pressure
- Excitement
- Frustration and Stress
Side Effects of Drug Abuse
- It leads to bad behavior such as crime, violence and murder
- It can change the working of some of the body’s organs permanently
- It can damage the sense of reasoning
- It gradually damages the liver and other delicate organs in the body.
Sources of Drugs
- Alcohol
- Tobacco/Cigarettes
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
See also
CLASSIFICATION OF NON-LIVING THINGS INTO METALS AND NON-METALS METALS