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Drugs➽

Earlier,the term 'drugs' referred to dried parts of plants that had an intoxicant effect and were used for medicinal purpose. Today, the term also includes those substances which induce a state of dreamy forgetfulness and are thus often used by people who want to temporarily escape from reality. Soft drugs, such as alcohol or tobacco, which are found in cigarettes or cigars, can be purchased anywhere; however, they too can be injurious to health if taken in excess. In contrast, hard drugs, such as Heroin or Cocaine are prohibited. But they are still smuggled across borders from other countries where they are produced.

What happens when one takes hard Drugs❓

Hard drugs, such as heroin or LSD,often lead to addiction the very first time they are taken. Once the drug enters the body, it immediately creates a need in the body to take in more of the same substance to induced the desired effect. If the supply is denied, the body reacts with drastic withdrawal symptoms. These include muscle pain, cramps and blood circulating problems, which can lead to death. Thus people taking hard drugs can hardly lead a normal life. Their thoughts constantly revolve around how to get the drug again. Since the drugs are very expensive, the addicts often resort to crimes like stealing. Medical help is required to get rid of such destructive addiction.

Where does one get Drugs from❓

Most drugs like Ecstasy are made artificially in the laboratory. Heroin and Morphine on the other hand have a natural ingredient; juice of the Opium poppy,which is grown illegally mainly in Afghanistan and Southeast Asia. The raw opium is chemically changed into heroin in the laboratory. Heroin is a dangerous drug, which causes immediate addiction. Morphine on the other hand is not changed chemically, it is used as a strong painkiller in many medicines, but in a very controlled way so that it does not make the patient addictive.

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