Supstance abuse is when you misuse legal or illegal drugs. Some people abuse drugs because they are bored, or everyone else is doing it. Misuse of a drug is when you use it incorrectly, abuse is when you misuse the drug on purpose. Tolerance is when the body needs more of the drug to recieve the same effect.
Addiction is when someone is dependant on the drug or substance they are using. Threre are 4 main types of drugs. Stimulants are drugs that excite the brain and nervous system. Depressants are the opposite, they decrease the rate of vital physiological activities. Narcotics are drugs that are very addictive and reduce pain. Hallucinogens are drugs that induce hallucinations or alter perception, thought and mood. Some places that can help with addiction and drugs are Halfway houses, Narcotics Anonymous, detoxification units, and Impatient Treatment Centers.
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