Not-so-useless facts#3: Drugs

For this Not-so-useless facts we're going to talk about drugs. But first, what is a drug? A drug is a chemical you take that affects how your body works. Are drugs harmful? Well, the most common types of drug that people abuse fall into four categories: stimulants, depressants, hallucinogenics and opioid. And even though they affect your body in different ways they're all harmful for you. Drugs affects the way your body functions but they also put you at risk of a fatal overdose. Some reports even stated that using drugs kill more people than alcohol. 

Stimulants-like cocaine, crystal meth and amphetamines-give you an increased amount of energy. Repeated use of stimulants can cause violent behavior, panic attacks, psychosis and mood swings. People who abuse stimulants also have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

¨       Opioids, like heroin, Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin, depress your respiration, so people who use opioids could develop pulmonary issues, such as pneumonia. They also have a risk of developing collapsed veins, liver disease and infections in the heart and valves.

¨       Depressants, like Ativan, Xanax and Klonopin, slow brain function, which often causes people to lose concentration easily and become dizzy and fatigued.These drugs also increase your risk of developing high blood sugar and diabetes.

¨       Hallucinogenics can have psychological and physical effects on your body. Users can become paranoid, have mood swings, have outbursts of violence or develop extreme depression.

What do you do if you're already using drugs? The first step to drug addiction recovery is ridding your body of the substance. When you admit yourself to a detox clinic, you stay at the clinic while the drug leaves your system. And also don't forget to tell your family and friends that you have this problem and ask for help because support is one of the things that can help you.

Well that's all for this Not-so-useless facts. See you next time!