| − | A '''drug''' is a chemical substance that affects the processes of the mind or body. The term "drug" may be used to refer to, beneficial [[medicine]] (such as [[antibiotics]] and painkillers like [[morphine]]) or certain other legal chemicals such as [[alcohol]], [[caffeine]], or [[nicotine]] but may also refer to [[illegal drugs]].[[File:New-meds.jpg|thumb|280px|new prescription drugs prolong life]] | + | A '''drug''' is a chemical substance that affects the processes of the mind or body. The term "drug" may be used to refer to, beneficial [[medicine]] (such as [[antibiotics]] and painkillers like [[morphine]]) or certain other legal chemicals such as [[alcohol]], [[caffeine]], or [[nicotine]] but may also refer to [[illegal drugs]].[[File:New-meds.jpg|thumb|280px|new prescription drugs prolong life]] The Bible specifically warns against the use of recreational drugs, in Ephesians 5:18: "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit." |