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Define the following terms. (i) Drug (ii) Drug abuse (b) State the types of drugs, examples and side effects

Define the following terms. (i) Drug (ii) Drug abuse (b) State the types of drugs, examples and side effects.

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Felix
a) i) Drug

-a substance that causes a change in body function.

ii) Drug abuse

-indiscriminate use of drugs without minding their side effects.
-misuse or wrong use of drugs

b) State the types of drugs, examples and side effects

i) Sedatives

-also called depressant
-a drug that decreases the action of the central nervous system
-reduce anxiety, and tension, induce sleep and act as muscle relaxants
-when abused they cause withdrawal effects such as anxiety, delirium and death.
-includes barbiturates, other sedatives, tranquilizers and alcohol.

ii) Pain-killers

-suppress centers of pain in the brain

iii) Hallucinogens

-given to people with hallucination or mentally ill patients to calm then down
-when abused they lead to a feeling of confusion, agitation, depression and violent behavior that can lead to murder or suicide.
-examples include valium, LSD, bhang, narcotics and cannabis.

iv) Stimulants

-drugs that temporarily increase the action of the central nervous system
-they create a feeling of alertness, wakefulness, a sense of self confidence and well being
-used to decrease fatigue and mild depression
-when abused they cause feelings of persecution, hallucination and addiction
-include amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine, miraa and nicotine
Anganifelix answered the question on April 18, 2018 at 10:51

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