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A '''drug''' is a substance which has an negative effect on health but is taken through addiction or a desire to fit in. | A '''drug''' is a substance which has an negative effect on health but is taken through addiction or a desire to fit in. | ||
| − | Illegal drugs are drugs 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]]. | + | Illegal drugs are drugs 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> |
The term "prescription drug" refers to medication to address a particular medical problem, such as an illness. [[Antibiotics]] are examples of prescription drugs. | The term "prescription drug" refers to medication to address a particular medical problem, such as an illness. [[Antibiotics]] are examples of prescription drugs. | ||
Revision as of 04:28, January 26, 2008
A drug is a substance which has an negative effect on health but is taken through addiction or a desire to fit in.
Illegal drugs are drugs 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.[1]
The term "prescription drug" refers to medication to address a particular medical problem, such as an illness. Antibiotics are examples of prescription drugs.
References
- ↑ See, e.g., Hollywood values.