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Depends on what you mean by "drugs".

In our society drugs fall into two main categories, illicit and legal drugs. Each of these can be further separated into recreational and therapeutic. The bounds around legal and illicit depend on local jurisdictions and customs.

Lets step through the boxes in this matrix with a few examples:

Legal Therapeutic

* What are they and how are they used: Most of the opiates can be used for pain relief in cancer patients and such. Marijuana is prescribed in some jurisdictions for pain and glaucoma. Steroids are used for Arthritis and other diseases. Anti depressants are used to correct mental problems * Who uses them:People under a doctor's care

Legal Recreational

* What are they and how are they used: Nicotine, caffeine, alcohol (in some jurisdictions), marijuana (in some jurisdictions). These drugs are used for relaxation and stimulation. Some cultures and religions use a hallucinogens for religious experiences

* Who uses them: Caffeine is universally available in colas, tea and coffee. Alcohol and nicotine are generally reserved for adult consumption. In some cultures marijuana use is equivalent to alcohol use.

Illicit Recreational

* What are they and how are they used: Opiates (opium and heroin and redirected medical opiates), cocaine, PCP, LSD, marijuana, various designer drugs, alcohol, hydrocarbon (solvent) vapours, naturally occurring hallucinogens. These are generally used as mood altering drugs. * Who uses them: Many of the recreational drugs are used initially as mood enhancers, but the users can become dependent on them to maintain a base feeling of wellness. Use does not automatically lead to addiction.

Illicit Therapeutic

* What are they and how are they used: Steroids are used to enhance athletic performance and increase muscle mass. Marijuana is used to control pain associated with disease. Untested pharmaceuticals are used by sick people that cannot be helped by approved drugs. * Who uses them: Steroids are used by athletes at many levels. Illicit pharmaceutics are used by sick people that cannot use available drugs in their jurisdictions due to legal controls. Untested pharmaceuticals are used by sick people that are willing to try drugs that have not been approved.

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the kind that like drugs the kind that like drugs the kind that like drugs

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crackheads really no 1 else and highschool kid,s cause they think it is funny

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Well now it could be anybody. Just take a look around and you see the type that take drugs.

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