useful drugs dictionary

" A drug is any kind of medicine or chemical that changes how your body or brain functions. There are legal drugs, which you can buy over the counter or get from a health professional, and illegal (or ‘street’) drugs. Most illegal drugs fall into one of three drug types: depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens. This can help if: you want to know about the different types of drugs you’re curious about the effects of different types of drugs you want to know why certain drugs are illegal. Alot of pills lying around Medical drugs Some medical drugs have side effects that make them appealing to people who don’t have a medical reason to take them. They include drugs such as: benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Ambien) amphetamines (Dextroamphetamine, Ritalin) opiate painkillers (Vicodin, Oxycodone, Codeine). Even though these drugs are prescribed for medical purposes, they can be extremely dangerous. They are often very addictive, and if taken improperly or with alcohol or other drugs, they can cause death"