
Dedicated to: Courtney Morgigno my best friend.
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What are Drugs?
A drug is any chemical you take that affects
the way your body works. Alcohol, caffeine,
aspirin and nicotine are all drugs. A drug must
be able to pass from your body into your brain.
Once inside your brain, drugs can change the
messages your brain cells are sending to each
other, and to the rest of your body. They do
this by interfering with your brain's own
chemical signals.

Common Drugs.
Antidepressants, Barbiturates, Cannabis,
Depressants, Hallucinogens, Inhalants,
Narcotics, Steroids, Stimulants, and Tobacco
are all common used drugs. There are many
different types of drugs you should be aware
of. Some are prescribed, others are known as
club drugs, illicit or illegal substances, and
some are called designers drugs.

Antidepressants
Antidepressants are a prescription
medication used to treat depression and
mood disorders like obsessive-compulsive
disorder, eating disorders and other anxiety
problems. The problem is that some
antidepressant drugs can actually carry
serious side effects and when used in
combination with alcohol or other depressant
drugs, can actually make you more
depressed. Likewise, discontinuing use
suddenly can cause mild withdrawal
symptoms.



Barbiturates
There are many different types
of barbiturates out there, many
of which are prescription, and
work by depressing the central
nervous system. This can cause
sedation and anesthesia. While
used to treat seizure disorders,
insomnia and other problems,
they can be abused. Users
often build up a tolerance to
them, requiring larger doses to
achieve the same effects.
Overdosing occurs often in
those abusing "downers."

Cannabis
Cannabis is also known as
marijuana and has psychoactive
effects. It is taken into the body in
the form of smoke or vapor and can
even be consumed and mixed into
food or steeped in a tea. While the
jury's still out on whether or not
marijuana is addictive, it is often
believed to act as the "gateway" to
other more serious substances.


Depressants
Depressants are a type of drug that
can take several forms; however,
the most common type is
administered by prescription. Many
people are prescribed depressant
drugs which have beneficial effects
but wind up dependant on them or
addicted. Depressant drugs can put
your health and wellbeing at serious
risk.


Hallucinogens
While hallucinogens have been
around for years in ceremonies
and rituals, they play a role in
modern society as well. They
work by producing sensory
hallucinations in users involving
any of the five senses. Common
substances that fall within this
category include LSD, PCP and
Peyote.


Inhalants
As their name would suggest,
inhalants refer to a group of
drugs that are inhaled in the
form of a gas or solvent.
Potential inhalants can be
found just about anywhere
and include common
products like nail polish
remover, gasoline, glue and
aerosol cans.


Narcotics
While the term "narcotics" is
often used to refer to any
illicit substance, it technically
means a substance derived
from opium (opiates) or its
synthetic replacements.
Examples of narcotics include
cocaine, morphine and
heroin, all of which are highly
addictive.


Steroids
Anabolic steroids are not the
same as the kind used in
medicine for the reduction of
inflammation. Rather, these
substances are used to build
muscle mass and strength.
They typically consist of male
sex hormones and can be
very damaging when used
without a prescription.


Stimulants
Stimulants are a class of
drugs that boost
alertness and increase
the activity of the central
nervous system.
Examples of this type of
drug include
amphetamines,
methamphetamines,
cocaine and nicotine, all
of which are highly
addictive.

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Dedicated to: Courtney Morgigno my best friend.
This book was created and published on StoryJumper™
©2014 StoryJumper, Inc. All rights reserved.
Publish your own children's book:
www.storyjumper.com









What are Drugs?
A drug is any chemical you take that affects
the way your body works. Alcohol, caffeine,
aspirin and nicotine are all drugs. A drug must
be able to pass from your body into your brain.
Once inside your brain, drugs can change the
messages your brain cells are sending to each
other, and to the rest of your body. They do
this by interfering with your brain's own
chemical signals.

Common Drugs.
Antidepressants, Barbiturates, Cannabis,
Depressants, Hallucinogens, Inhalants,
Narcotics, Steroids, Stimulants, and Tobacco
are all common used drugs. There are many
different types of drugs you should be aware
of. Some are prescribed, others are known as
club drugs, illicit or illegal substances, and
some are called designers drugs.
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