WHAT IS A DRUG?

A drug is any substance that, once ingested, alters the way the body functions. 

WHAT IS AN ILLEGAL DRUG?

When a drug is labelled as "illegal," it means it is prohibited by law. People are affected differently by different illegal drugs, and these effects are altered by a variety of circumstances. This makes them unpredictable and dangerous, particularly to children and teenagers. 

WHAT IS DRUG ADDICTION OR ABUSE?

Drug addiction, also known as substance use disorder, is an illness that affects a person's brain and behavior, resulting in an inability to manage the use of any drug or prescription, whether legal or illicit. Drugs include substances such as alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine. When you're hooked on a drug, you may continue to use it even if it causes you harm.