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In a medical context the words "drugs" and "medicine" are used interchangeably. However, "drugs" can be used as a slang term for illegal substances, whereas the word "medicine" is never used in this context.
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∙ 11y ago
Drugs are substances that have physiological effects on the body, which can be either therapeutic or harmful. Medicine, on the other hand, refers to drugs or other treatments that are used to prevent, diagnose, alleviate, or cure illnesses and medical conditions. While all medicines are drugs, not all drugs are considered medicines.
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What is the difference of medicine to drugs?
Nothing, medicine are drugs. Medicine is just a friendlier word to use.
What is the difference between herbal and synthetic medicine?
herbal medicine uses herbal leaf while synthetic uses drugs
What is Different between achol and ethnol?
There is no difference also ethanol is a kind of alcohol but alcohol is the same thing so ethanol is used in drugs ( drugs = medicine )
Difference between Buddhism and western medicine?
Buddhism is an ancient religion that touts the benefits of meditation and clean living. Western medicine often seeks to repair the body with drugs and surgeries.
What is the difference between OTC medicine and prescription medicine?
Prescription meds are almost always a stronger milligram/dose. Prescription drugs are usually in a class 2 category, a greater risk of addiction. Class 2 drugs are always controlled and monitored.
What is the difference between a drug and a medicine?
A medicine usually cures or alleviates the symptoms of a medical condition. Drugs make massive profits for the pharmaceutical industry or your local dealer.
Difference between Doctor of Medicine and Doctorate in Medicine?
There is no difference, just a matter of semantics. However, It is typically referred to as Doctor of Medicine.
Is there a difference between biomedical engineering and veterinary medicine?
Yes, there is a difference.
What is the difference between legal drug labs and illegal drug labs?
legal is for medicine and illegal is for profitlegal would be prescription drugs illegal would be like meth labs
What is the difference between a physical medicine doctor and a orthopedic doctor?
fference between physical medicine doctor and orthopdic
What does a drug do?
All drugs do different things. And there's a difference between pharmacological drugs and illegal mind altering drugs.
If my friend takes a medicine like allergy medicine or just pills that aren't for her is she doing drugs or not?
Well, technically she is taking drugs, as allergy medicine is considered a drug. Nevertheless, there is a distinct difference between taking drugs for medical reasons and using them recreationally. Also, due to the connotation the phrase "taking drugs" carries, it would be best not to refer to her behavior in those terms, especially in a casual setting. It should also be noted that if your friend is using drugs such as Benadryl soley to induce an altered state of consciousness, then the situation is quite different.
