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A drug, broadly speaking, is any

substance that, when absorbed into the

body of a living organism, alters

normal bodily function. There is nosingle, precise definition, as there are

different meanings in drug control

law, government regulations, medicine,

and colloquial usage.


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Abuse is the improper usage or treatmentfor a bad purpose, often to unfairly or

improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in

many forms, such as: physical or verbalmaltreatment, injury, sexual assault,

violation, rape, unjust practices; wrongful

practice or custom; offense; crime, orotherwise verbal aggression.


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1. HEROIN


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Heroinis an opiate processed directly from the

extracts of the opium poppy. It was originally createdto help cure people of addiction to morphine. Upon

crossing the blood-brain barrier, which occurs soon

after introduction of the drug into the bloodstream,heroin is converted into morphine, which mimics the

action of endorphins, creating a sense of well-being;

the characteristic euphoria has been described as anorgasm centered in the gut. One of the most common

methods of heroin use is via intravenous injection.


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2. COCAINE


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Cocaineis a crystalline tropane alkaloid that

is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. It

is both a stimulant of the central nervous

system and an appetite suppressant, giving rise

to what has been described as a euphoric senseof happiness and increased energy.


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3. Methamphetamine


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Methamphetamime, popularly shortened to meth or

ice, is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug.

Methamphetamine enters the brain and triggers acascading release of norepinephrine, dopamine and

serotonin. Since it stimulates the mesolimbic reward

pathway, causing euphoria and excitement, it is proneto abuse and addiction. Users may become obsessed or

perform repetitive tasks such as cleaning, hand-

washing, or assembling and disassembling objects.Withdrawal is characterized by excessive sleeping,

eating and depression-like symptoms, often

accompanied by anxiety and drug-craving.


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4. MARIJUANA


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Cannabis, known as marijuanain its herbal form, is a

psychoactive product of the plantCannabis sativa.

Humans have been consuming cannabis since

prehistory, although in the 20th century there was a

rise in its use for recreational, religious or spiritual,

and medicinal purposes. It is estimated that about

four percent of the worlds adult population use

cannabis annually. It has psychoactive and

physiological effects when consumed, usually by

smoking or ingestion.


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5. OPIUM


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Opiumis a resinous narcotic formed from the latex

released by lacerating (or scoring) the immatureseed pods of opium poppies (Papaver somniferum).

It contains up to 16% morphine, an opiate

alkaloid, which is most frequently processedchemically to produce heroin for the illegal drug

trade. Opium has gradually been superseded by a

variety of purified, semi-synthetic, and syntheticopioids with progressively stronger effect, and by

other general anesthesia.


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Slower development of the brain and body, meaning

that teens who use drugs are likely to have smaller

brains .Loss of short-term memory and ability to learn

Underdeveloped skills

Deviant behavior andconduct disordersDepressionandsuicidal tendencies

Eating disorders

Damage to blood vessels in the brain, which can leadto strokes

Reduced brain function, which can lead to coma and

death


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