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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."

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]] All drugs share three properties: tolerance (the body getting used to the drug), addiction (the body's physical need to ingest the drug in order to maintain homeostasis), and withdrawal (the homeostatic imbalance resulting in the cessation of taking the drug). With legal drugs, especially over-the-counter, these properties are often too minor to be observable in ordinary circumstances.  With illegal drugs, these properties are by definition noticeable and often very harsh.  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."

==Legal drugs==

==Legal drugs==

[[Illegal drugs]] are drugs which are prohibited by law. This is often based on the fact that these drugs cause damage to a person's [[brain]] and other organs, and that the drugs are highly addictive.  Many celebrities have become addicted to drugs that killed them; many more non-celebrities have also died at a young age from drug addiction.<ref>''See, e.g.'', [[Hollywood values]].</ref>

[[Illegal drugs]] are drugs which are prohibited by law. This is often based on the fact that these drugs cause damage to a person's [[brain]] and other organs, and that the drugs are highly addictive.  Many celebrities have become addicted to drugs that killed them; many more non-celebrities have also died at a young age from drug addiction.<ref>''See, e.g.'', [[Hollywood values]].</ref>

Many people become addicted to legal drugs as well, especially alcohol, but also pain killers, anti-depressants, nicotine. Drugs, both legal and illegal also have significant effects on babies inside the womb, so pregnant women should use all drugs with caution.

Many people become addicted to legal drugs as well, especially alcohol, but also pain killers, anti-depressants, and nicotine.

 

Drugs, both legal and illegal, have significant effects on babies inside the womb, so pregnant women should use all drugs with caution, and consult with their doctor about all drugs they are on.  Doctor/patient confidentiality protects women from legal prosecution if the doctor advises that they quit any illegal drugs they may be taking, so long as they comply.

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