Science-Drugs

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What is a drug?
A drug is a substance that changes the chemical reactions inside the body.
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What is a recreational drug?
A recreational drug is a drug taken for the pleasing effects which are given to the body that could lead to addiction.
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Whats the placebo effect?
When people mentally feel better after taking medicine but not letting the drug actually help the body.
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What is the Thalidomide drug?
Its a medical drug that caused unexpected and serious damage to unborn babies in the 1950/60s
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What can Heroin and Cannabis lead to?
They can damage the heart and circulatory system.
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What is a stimulant?
These boost the heart rate and other body functions.
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What is a recreational drug?

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A recreational drug is a drug taken for the pleasing effects which are given to the body that could lead to addiction.

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