The Do's and Don'ts of Using Drugs Safely

Drugs are chemicals, each one composed of molecules. For the most part, molecules composing drugs are not the kinds that occur naturally in the body. They intrude into the body's community of molecules and have a chemical influence on the way the body functions. According to medical records, many drugs influence the brain. They alter the thoughts, the sensations, the feelings, and the behavior. And this brings us to a serious consideration. Since some drugs can influence the user's mental activities, a person trusts part of his very personality to a drug, and many drugs sold over the counter are more powerful than we realize.

Drugstores handle two kinds of medicines: "over-the-counter drugs" and prescription drugs. The former are supposedly harmless preparations available to anyone. The latter, more profound in their effects, are dispensed only on a doctor's prescription. [Read Full Article]