2023年8月8日 · Psychoactive drugs are substances that, when taken in or administered into one's system, affect mental processes, e.g. cognition or affect. This term and its equivalent, psychotropic drug, are the most neutral and descriptive term for the whole class of substances, licit and illicit, of interest to drug policy.

2024年8月29日 · Psychedelic and dissociative drugs can temporarily alter a person’s mood, thoughts, and perceptions of reality. 1 Among other health effects and safety concerns, people who use psychedelic and dissociative drugs report feeling strong emotions, ranging from intense happiness and a feeling of connectedness to fear, anxiety, and confusion. 2,3 People who use …

2011年4月13日 · In eastern Europe, 70–90% of all people acquiring HIV infection are people who inject drugs and, in the European Region as a whole, injecting drug use leads to most new cases of hepatitis C. In 2004, 45 000 deaths due to illicit drugs were recorded in the European Region and 2.4 million DALYs were lost because of disability and mortality.

2020年7月6日 · The Science of Addiction on Drugs and the Brain. The human brain is the most complex organ in the body. This three-pound mass of gray and white matter sits at the center of all human activity—you need it to drive a car, to enjoy a meal, to breathe, to create an artistic masterpiece, and to enjoy everyday activities.

Psychoactive drugs are substances that, when taken in or administered into one's system, affect mental processes, e.g. cognition or affect. This term and its equivalent, psychotropic drug, are the most neutral and descriptive term for the whole class of substances, licit and illicit, of interest to drug policy. ‘Psychoactive’ does not necessarily imply dependence-producing, and in common ...

2013年3月19日 · Psychoactive drugs are substances that, when taken in or administered into one's system, affect mental processes, e.g. cognition or affect. This term and its equivalent, psychotropic drug, are the most neutral and descriptive term for the whole class of substances, licit and illicit, of interest to drug policy.

2023年9月19日 · Many drugs can alter a person’s thinking and judgment, and can lead to health risks, including addiction, drugged driving, infectious disease, and adverse effects on pregnancy. Information on commonly used drugs with the potential for misuse or addiction can be found here.

2024年12月3日 · Emerging drugs, which include designer drugs and new psychoactive substances, are substances that have appeared or become more popular in the drug market in recent years. Emerging drugs have unpredictable health effects. They may be as powerful or more powerful than existing drugs, and may be fatal.

2018年6月6日 · Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will.

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