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Hard drugs and their examples

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Hard drugs
-These are also referred to as narcotic drugs.
-They are hallucinogens.
-They are substances that produce dreams and illusions.
-They also distort visual, hearing and touch perception.
Examples of hard drugs
-Cocaine is a narcotic drug derived from coca leaves. It is a very expensive and addictive drug.
-The drug leads to dependence, addiction, mental problems and death.
-Morphine is derived from cocaine and can be used medically used to suppress pain.
-Constant use causes addiction.
-Bhang comes from a plant called Indian hemp. Another name given to bhang is Marijuana or Cannabis sativa. All parts of this plant are addictive. The drug causes aggression in people.
-Heroin is a derivative of morphine. It is a highly addictive narcotic drug that has been processed and looks like white crystalized powder. It is injected through the veins into a person’s body. It causes loss of appetite for food, loss of weight, heart and liver diseases.


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