Useful drugs, made from natural substances, have been used by indigenous people for a long time. When new drugs are developed we have to test them over a long time to make sure that there are no serious side effects. For example, Thalidomide was used as a sleeping pill and to prevent morning sickness in pregnant women. It had very serious side effects on fetuses developing the the womb, but it is now used to help cure leprosy. However, there are many problems with legal drugs, such as alcohol and tobacco that are widely used and abused.
Recreational drugs are used by people for pleasure. Heroin and cocaine are recreational drugs and are very addictive and illegal. Cannabis is a recreational drug and its also illegal. Its argued that using cannabis can lead to 'harder' drugs. If you try to stop taking addicitive drugs you will suffer withdrawal symptoms.
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