Defeating Drugs and Death
Introduction
What are Drugs?
What is Drug Addiction?
Accept That You Need Help
Drug Detox Basics
Rehabilitation
Nutrition for Recovering Addicts
Effects of Drug Addiction
The Gains of Being Drug Free
Conclusion
Anthony Ekanem
If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties with a drug addiction, you know how damaging it can be to a person’s life. However, if you are a person or know someone who has just begun using drugs, you may not be fully aware of the dangers you will face once you become addicted to the drug. One of the best things you can do to either avoid or treat a drug addiction is to make sure you are well informed on the subject.
It is advised that you get your information from a reliable source, such as this book, rather than from other drug users. The chapters in this book will touch on some key points that will help you with beating or avoiding an addiction which may eventually lead to death.
Many people think that their addiction problems will never be solved or that change is impossible. This is not true! With proper guidance, determination, support, and the helpful information in this book, a better drug-free life will be within reach.
Drugs are chemicals, which can change the way bodies work. If you have ever been sick and take medicine, you already have an idea about the different types of drugs. Medicines are drugs that doctors provide to those who are sick. But, do you know that even medicines can be dangerous if they are not taken carefully? There are some kinds of drugs that are dangerous all the time. These are not given by physicians or doctors. Cigarettes and alcohol are included in these kinds of drugs. Even if people can purchase these legally at stores, these can be dangerous. Illegal drugs are also harmful and these may include marijuana, LSD, heroin, ecstasy, and cocaine.
Different Kinds of Drugs
You have probably heard that drugs can be bad for you. But, why are they bad? And what does that mean? Below are the different kinds of drugs you should be aware of for you to know their effects and impacts on your life:
Medicines – The Legal Drugs
If you are sick and you take medicine to feel better, you already know this kind of drugs. Medicines are considered legal drugs. This just means that doctors are allowed to give medicines to patients. Store may also sell them and individuals are allowed to purchase them. However, it is not safe or legal for people to take medicines in any way they like or buy them from those who are selling these in an illegal manner.
Alcohol and Cigarettes
Alcohol and cigarettes are other kinds of legal drugs. In most countries, people who are 18 years old and above can purchase cigarettes and those who are 21 years old and above could purchase alcohol. However, excessive drinking and smoking is not healthy.
Illegal Drugs
When individuals talk about drug problems, they typically mean abusing illegal or legal drugs including ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana, crystal meth, heroin, and LSD. Generally, marijuana is an illegal drug. But, due to its health benefits, some states let doctors recommend it to adults for particular illnesses.