It's not hard to find drugs, and sometimes it may seem like everyone's doing them or wanting you to do them. But there are downsides (and dangers) to taking drugs.
Like all drug abuse, using prescription drugs for the wrong reasons has serious risks for a person's health.
Drugs are chemicals or substances that change the way our bodies work, for good and bad. Find out more here.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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