Family Health – Drug
Objectives: a) Meaning of Drug and Drug abuse b) Sources of Drugs c) Methods of Drug Abuse d) Causes of Drug abuse e) Uses and side effects of Drugs Meaning of Drug and Drug Abuse Drug: is a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being. A drug is any substance other than food that by its chemical or physical nature can affect the structure and functions in a living organism. When drugs are administered under proper medical supervision, they can serve three objectives namely...