Drugs are substances that alter the functioning of the body or mind when consumed. They can be legal or illegal, prescribed by healthcare professionals or obtained illegally.
Drugs encompass a wide range of substances, including medications for medical treatment, recreational substances like alcohol and tobacco, and illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and cannabis.
The effects of drugs vary widely, from alleviating pain and treating illnesses to inducing euphoria, altering perception, or causing addiction and harmful health consequences when misused or abused.