Drugs
Drugs are substances that are meant for treating or preventing illnesses. When they are not used properly, they can harm our body.
Drug abuse referes to the regular use of a drug that causes physical or mental harm to the user. Cannabis, ecstasy, cocaine, heroin and inhalants are some examples of drugs that are usually abused.
People who abuse drugs experience a range of physical effects. Some of the effects of drugs include:
- impaired nervous system
- organ damage
Animpaired nervous system can have three types of effects. These are the
- depressant effect
- stimulant effect
- hallucinogen effect