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'''Drugs''' are substances other than [[nutriment|nutriments]] that are introduced into a body for the purpose of modifying, temporarily or permanently, its material processes, whether in ways that are, at least potentially, beneficial or desirable. A given substance can be both a drug and a [[poison]], often depending upon the dose or the time frame that is considered.
'''Drugs''' are substances other than [[nutriment|nutriments]] that are introduced into a body for the purpose of modifying, temporarily or permanently, its physical or mental processes. Drugs prescribed to cure or treat disease are [[medications]]. An overdose of drugs is [[poisonous]]. Any drug and indeed any substance, in sufficient quantity, can be used as a [[poison]]. [[Foxglove]], for example, can be used to kill.


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Revision as of 22:51, 20 March 2013

Drugs are substances other than nutriments that are introduced into a body for the purpose of modifying, temporarily or permanently, its physical or mental processes. Drugs prescribed to cure or treat disease are medications. An overdose of drugs is poisonous. Any drug and indeed any substance, in sufficient quantity, can be used as a poison. Foxglove, for example, can be used to kill.

Subcategories

This category has the following 11 subcategories, out of 11 total.

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D

I

M

P

R

T

  • Tea‎ (1 C, 1 P)