Lifestyles / Personal Wellbeing:
My View on Drugs.

WHO TAKES THEM?

“Everyone takes drugs”... That sweeping statement may be used to induce the naïve to experiment with illicit drugs. But depending on how we define ‘drugs’ those words contain an element of truth. The term ‘drug’ is defined as:

Any chemical substance, whether of natural of synthetic origin, which can be used to alter perception, mood or other psychological states.

That is a useful, broad description of what is called psychoactive drugs, although it does not cover many medical drugs used for physical ailments. The fact is that today the use of drugs, including illicit drugs, has become acceptable to many, viewed as part of everyday life. Although there is extensive advertising how illicit drugs can cause damage as well as tobacco and alcohol.

The obvious question is, why do people abuse them? As we ponder this question, it is a good time to reflect on our own views on drugs.

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