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UNIT 3 - Coggle Diagram
UNIT 3
DEFINATION OF DRUG
In pharmacology, a drug as "a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or otherwise used to enhance physical or mental well-being"
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May be used for medical, spiritual or recreational purposes. They are divided into
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RECREATIONAL DRUGS
are psychoactive substances used to have fun, for a new experience
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Many other recreational drugs are legal such as alcohol, tobacco and caffeine products
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MEDICINAL DRUGS
OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) MEDICATIONS: are available in pharmacies and supermarkets without special restrictions
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In the UK, BTC medicines are called "pharmacy medicines"
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GENERIC DRUG: can be produced by other companies without restrictions or licenses from the patent holder
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