What Are Drugs!!

What Are Drugs!!!
When it comes to talking about drugs, we always interpret them as

anything detrimental to the human body. Nevertheless, they can prove
to be a lifesaving dose for the patient who is subjected to an emergency.
They can be any material that tends to cause physiological or
psychological effects on an organism when ingested.
There are two types of drugs:
1. Pharmaceutical drugs 2.
Psychoactive drugs
Pharmaceutical drugs: Pharmaceutical drugs are classified
into groups of associated drugs having homogenous chemical
structures, a similar mode of action, and are used to treat the same
disease. The most commonly used drug classification system, the
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System (ATC),
assigns drugs a unique ATC code, is an alphanumeric code that
appoints it to particular drug groups within the ATC system. The
Biopharmaceutics Classification System is another prime classification
system. It classifies the drugs based on their solubility and permeability
(or absorption).
Psychoactive drugs: Psychoactive drugs are chemical

compounds that modify the central nervous system's function, altering
perception, mood, or consciousness. These drugs consist of stimulants,
depressants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, and
hallucinogens. These psychoactive drugs are effective in the treatment
of a wide variety of medical conditions, including psychiatric illnesses,
all over the world. Caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol are the most
commonly used drugs in the world, and they are often classified as
recreational drugs because they are used for pleasure rather than
medicinal purposes all drugs have the potential for adverse effects.
Several psychoactive drugs, when abused, can lead to psychological or
physical addiction. Excessive stimulant use can lead to stimulant
psychosis. Many recreational drugs are illegal, and international
conventions such as the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs exist to
ban them.
Uses of Drugs:
Medicational drug use: A pharmaceutical or medical drug is a
medication that is used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease. Drug
treatment (pharmacotherapy) is an essential aspect of medicine that is
based on the study of pharmacology. The discovery and development of
pharmaceuticals is a costly undertaking performed by pharmaceutical
firms, university scientists, and governments. Governments usually
control what medications can be promoted, how they are marketed, and,
in certain countries, drug price.
Recreational drug use: Recreational drug use is defined as the
use of a drug (legal, regulated, or illegal) with the primary goal of
altering the state of consciousness through alteration of the central
nervous system to produce positive emotions and feelings. The
hallucinogenic substance LSD is a psychoactive substance widely used
for recreational purposes. Some national laws prohibit the usage of
various recreational and medical drugs having the potential of
recreational use are often heavily regulated. However, many
recreational drugs are legal in many jurisdictions and generally
accepted culturally. Cannabis is the world's most common regulated
recreational drug. Its use is illegal in many nations, but it is legal in
others, typically with the caveat that one can only use it personally. It
may be used in the form of marijuana leaves or hashish resin.
Marijuana is a milder strain of cannabis than hashish. Consumption and
purchase of legal recreational drugs may be subject to an age limit.
Alcohol, tobacco, betel nut, and caffeine products are some recreational
drugs that are legal and tolerated in many countries, and in some parts
of the world, the legal use of drugs such as khat is trendy. A variety of
legal intoxicants, colloquially known as "legal highs," are used
recreationally. The most common of these is alcohol.
Drug trafficking: The mechanism by which individuals

provide illicit drugs to the general population is referred to as "drug
trafficking." Drug trafficking, for example, applies to all facets of the
illegal drug trade, from the cultivation or manufacture of illicit drugs to
their distribution and sale. Someone who grows heroin from opium
plants, for example, maybe just as guilty of trafficking as the traffickers
who sell it to the general public.
Penalties for drug trafficking: If the police discover a
weapon in addition to the drugs, the sentences for drug dealing escalate.
Some states have "mandatory minimums" for the punishments imposed.
So, if there is a mandatory minimum on both gun and drug offenses, the
criminal could face a double jail sentence and double fines for a single
combined crime.
The sentences for drug trafficking are all determined by the seriousness
of the crime committed. For example, the punishments for drug
trafficking are worse if the individual has 200 grams of cocaine on him
rather than less than a gram. Although all offenses are felonies, the
more cocaine he owns, the more jail time and fines he faces.
Drug abuse: Drug abuse remains one of our society's most
important issues. Many citizens have different drug-related health
problems that impact the nation's well-being. The worst thing about
drugs and opioids is that they are now becoming a widespread issue
among the youth, the nature of psychological growth in young people
makes them more vulnerable to this problem. About 25% of the world’s
population is considered as a youth, while in Pakistan it constitutes
around 60% of the country’s population. Furthermore, socioeconomic
variables play a vital role in adolescents' decisions to engage in drug
abuse. The combination of an environment and personal values provide
them context to predict the likelihood of engaging in substance abuse.
However, it is subject to change, which helps build solutions to the
problem.
Controlling Drugs: While it is hard to transform a person's

mentality after a lengthy period of drug usage, there is always hope. As
previously stated, early drug use increases a person's risk of being
addicted. Drugs alter the brain, which leads to depression and other
negative consequences. So, avoiding the use of drugs or alcohol at a
young age can go a long way toward mitigating these dangers. The risk
of drug use increases significantly during times of transition. Adults
may indulge in drug usage following a divorce or job loss. For a
teenager, precarious times include moving, family divorce, or changing
schools. When children advance from elementary through middle
school, they face new and challenging social, family, and academic
situations. During this period, children get exposed to drugs for the first
time. Teens may experience increased drug availability, drug use by
older teens, and drug-related social behaviors when they reach high
school. Individuals who leave high school and live more independently,
whether in college or as a working adult, may be vulnerable to
substance use because they get removed from the protective structure
offered by family and school.
3 ways to control teenage drug usage:
1. Getting them involved: When kids are idle, they are
more likely to resort to drugs. Keeping them busy help them direct
their attention away from drugs and towards something they should
be concerned about. Find ways to keep them engaged both inside
and outside of the classroom. Encourage them to join a sports
team, volunteer in the community, or pursue a new hobby. This
helps them stay accountable to others while still giving them more
to do with their time.
2. Early and Proper Drug Education: Remember when
you were a teenager and your parents told you something you
knew was untrue? Remember how you felt about it and what you
did about it? Nothing has improved. With the amount of
knowledge available to teenagers now, there is no excuse for them
to fib about what drugs are and what they do. Make the most of
this knowledge overload by explaining medications early and
sharing truthful information. Transparency about drugs
demonstrates that you trust your child to make responsible choices.
3. Impose fine on drug usages: The government and
societies must prohibit illicit drug sales to minors and levy
substantial fines on dealers who do so. Imposing and enforcing
fines could be an effective way because no one wants to get fined
$500 for selling a pack of cigarettes worth $5. Fines can increase
substantially depending on the type and quantity of drugs sold.
Conclusion:
There are undoubtedly both positive and negative consequences
of drug use. While we think of them as harmful substances, they
can also be life-saving. It is up to the person whether they use
them as medication or an addiction. Nobody may, however,
dispute its long-term side effects, which can be psychological or
physiological. Teens involved in drug abuse and trafficking
could be the worst thing for a country battling drug addiction.
Transparency with our adolescents about drugs would help us
eliminate it from the ground up.

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What Are Drugs!!!

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