A Pharmaceutical Drug (Also Referred To As Medicine, Medication, or Simply As Drug) Is A D Rug Used To Diagnose, Cure, Treat, or Preven T Disease

DRUG:A MEDICINE OR OTHER SUBSTANCE WHICH HAS A PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT WHEN INGESTED OR O
THERWISE INTRODUCED INTO THE BODY.

TOLERANCE:TOLERANCE IS DEFINED AS A PERSON’S DIMINISHED RESPONSE TO A DRUG THAT IS THE RES
ULT OF REPEATED USE . PEOPLE CAN DEVELOP TOLERANCE TO BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND PRESCRIPTION
MEDICATIONS. AS STATED ABOVE, TOLERANCE IS A PHYSICAL EFFECT OF REPEATED USE OF A DRUG, NO
T NECESSARILY A SIGN OF ADDICTION. FOR EXAMPLE, PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PAIN FREQUENTLY DEV
ELOP TOLERANCE TO SOME EFFECTS OF PRESCRIPTION PAIN MEDICATIONS WITHOUT DEVELOPING AN
ADDICTION TO THEM.
 Drugs alter a person’s ability to think clearly and exercise good

judgment. Especially when experiencing withdrawal, the brain will
try to rationalize just about any reason to make taking drugs a
good idea. Withdrawal symptoms can include:
 Increased sensitivity to pain
 Irritability
 Emotional instability, anxiety and depre ssion
 Restlessness or insomnia
 Sweating, hot flashes
 Flu-like symptoms: weakness, body aches and headaches
 Lack of or increased appetite
 These symptoms alone don’t always lead to relapse. There are
other emotional, social, or mental factors that can contri bute to a
relapse as well, according to Helpguide.org. These symptoms
include:
 A heightened negative or positive emotional state (using because
you feel bad or because you want to increase your good feelings)
 Social situations – using due to social pressure, because you’re in
circumstances in which substance use is occurring, or because of
conflict with another person
 Physical discomfort
 Strong cravings or temptation to use
A PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG (ALSO REFERRED TO AS
MEDICINE, MEDICATION, OR SIMPLY AS DRUG) IS A D
RUG USED TO DIAGNOSE, CURE, TREAT, OR PREVEN
T DISEASE.
DRUGS THAT ARE TAKEN FOR NONMEDICINAL REASONS (USUALLY FOR MIN
D-
ALTERING EFFECTS); DRUG ABUSE CAN LEAD TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL D
AMAGE AND (WITH SOME SUBSTANCES) DEPENDENCE AND ADDICTION
 Smoking robs you of some of your good cholesterol.
 Smoking temporarily raises your blood pressure.
 Smoking increases the blood’s clotting likelihood.
 Smoking makes it more difficult to exercise.
 Although cigarette smoking alone increases your risk of coronary heart disease, it greatly
increases risk to your whole cardiovascular system. Smoking also increases the risk of recurrent
coronary heart disease after bypass surgery.
 Stroke risks are higher, too. Because smoking temporarily increases blood pressure, and also
increases cholesterol build-ups and the tendency for blood to clot, both types of strokes are more
likely for a person who smokes. There are strokes caused from bleeding because of a weakened
blood vessel and strokes caused by blockages and clots that form in a vessel and cut off blood
flow to the brain. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and adult disability in America.
 Smoking also contributes to peripheral artery disease. Again, because of the added strain
smoking places on the arteries and veins, peripheral artery disease is much more like among
smokers, and the habit also further increases the risk for aortic aneurism.
 Lung and breathing problems.
 our lungs are “air-

exchange organs.” They’re made up of tubes that branch out into small sacs cal
led bronchioles and alveoli where oxygen exchange takes place. Your body tak
es in the oxygen you breathe and uses it as fuel. When you breathe in, the sacs
inflate. When you breathe out, the sacs deflate.
In a healthy person, these tubes and sacs are very elastic and spongy. In a per
son with a chronic lung disease, these sacs lose their elasticity and oxygen exc
hange is greatly impaired. When that happens, your body is in grave danger be
cause we can’t live without oxygen!
The lungs protect themselves with a thin layer of protective mucus and by movi
ng toxic particles out with small hairs. In a smoker’s lungs, the small hairs, calle
d cilia, move slower and struggle to remove harmful particles. You can’t cough,
sneeze or swallow effectively to clear these toxins. They become trapped in yo
ur lungs, leading to higher risk for numerous dangerous health problems, includ
ing heart disease, stroke and cancer.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is usually made up of two conditions tha

t make breathing difficult: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. When you have
emphysema, the air sacs in your lungs start to deteriorate and lose their elasticit
y. Chronic bronchitis occurs when the lining in the tubes in your lungs swell and
restrict your breathing. These conditions are directly related to smoking.
Heroin is the name for a modified version of morphine that is a ver

y addictive and illegal opioid drug.
The drug is available on the illicit market in a number of different v

arieties, with purer product tending to occur in white powder form.
White powder doesn't always equate with pure, however, as heroi
n can be mixed with other white substances such as sugars, pow
dered milk, starches, and quinine--
the latter a bitter compound that has fever-reducing and pain-
relieving properties. These adulterated powdered products will ap
pear more yellowish or brownish, on average. Another commonly
distributed version - known as black tar heroin -
appears as a black, sticky substance.
Heroin may be smoked, snorted, or injected. Regardless of the ty

pe of use, heroin acts quickly in the body to elicit its dramatic resu
lts.
In short, heroin is very harmful. The speed and intense effects of t

he substance are main contributors to its harmful nature. They are
also factors that lead to the addictive nature of heroin. Continued
use of heroin can bring devastation to both physical and mental h
ealth, and is likely to culminate in a number of social and legal ra
mifications for the user.
SHORT-TERM SIDE EFFECTS OF HEROIN
The immediate and short-term effects of heroin use will vary by how much is taken
and the method of use.6 Injecting generally produces a faster, more intense high,
while snorting or smoking has a relatively delayed, less -intense onset of effects.2
Drowsiness Sense of heaviness in arms and legs Dry mouth
Nausea Vomiting Skin flushing Intense itching Slow cardiac
system function Slow breathing
Short-term and immediate adverse effects of heroin may require treatment with a
medication called naloxone that blocks the interaction of the drug with opioid
receptors.8 As an emergency antidote to an overdose, naloxon e has the potential to
rescue people from the brink of respiratory failure and consequently save lives.
In addition to drug dependence, long-term heroin use is associated with a number of
potentially severe illnesses and addiction development. Anoxic brain damage can
result from repeated use, resulting in long -lasting imbalances in brain and hormone
systems.6 Injection users who share needles also run an increased risk of
contracting blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV and hepatitis B and C.2
Beyond brain damage and disease contraction, the following long -term effects of
heroin use are often observed:2, 3
Collapsed veins
Infection of the heart lining and valves
Pus-filled infections (i.e., abscesses)
Liver or kidney disease
Pulmonary complications
Spontaneous abortion
Gastrointestinal problems (e.g., chronic constipation, bowel obstruction)
Infections are usually caused by sharing needles, but even users who do not inject
the drug are at risk for many of the complications of long -term heroin use.
at it slows down vital functions—resulting in slurred speech,

unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and an inability to rea
ct quickly.Side Effects of Alcohol Abuse
There are various short- and long-term side effects associated
with drinking excessively. The symptoms you may experience
often depend on the amount of alcohol consumed. For example,
lower to moderate consumption amounts typically involve less
severe effects than drinking greater quantities.
Several short-term side effects of alcohol abuse include:
Slurred speech
Vision impairment
Lack of coordination
Extreme shifts in mood
Memory lapses
Slowed breathing
While some people may experience multiple side effects, others
may face fewer complications. Unfortunately, the effects of heavy
drinking affects more than the person struggling with alcohol
abuse – it affects the people around them. It can directly impact
your friends, family and colleagues. Even the short-term effects of
drinking can cause extensive harm, ranging from driving under
the influence (DUI) and criminal activities to unintentional self-
harm.
In addition to the short-term, visible side effects of alcoholism,
there are also long-term effects. Individuals who consume alcohol
over a prolonged period are more at risk of developing these
complications. Symptoms gradually surface over the course of
months and years.
The long-term side effects associated with heavy drinking are:
Cardiovascular diseases
Liver disease
Respiratory infections
Cancer
Nerve Damage
Ulcers

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DRUG:A MEDICINE OR OTHER SUBSTANCE WHICH HAS A PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT WHEN INGESTED OR O

THERWISE INTRODUCED INTO THE BODY.

 Drugs alter a person’s ability to think clearly and exercise good

 Smoking temporarily raises your blood pressure.

 Smoking increases the blood’s clotting likelihood.

 Smoking makes it more difficult to exercise.

 Lung and breathing problems.

 our lungs are “air-

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is usually made up of two conditions tha

Heroin is the name for a modified version of morphine that is a ver

The drug is available on the illicit market in a number of different v

Heroin may be smoked, snorted, or injected. Regardless of the ty

In short, heroin is very harmful. The speed and intense effects of t

at it slows down vital functions—resulting in slurred speech,

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