The term drug may refer to any non-food chemical substance or preparation
administered for the purpose of correcting or attenuating a disease process (therapeutic
drug)
or for pleasure (recreational drug). Almost all drugs of interest in the realm of
behavioral health care achieve their primary
effects
in the brain (central nervous system) and may also be
referred to as psychoactive or psychotropic. Many such drugs (e.g., morphine,
diazepam, amphetamine, nitrous oxide) may be used for either of these two purposes.
Some Drugs
judged to have abuse potential are
classified according to schedules of controlled
substances by the DEA. (The list
below also includes some substances which are classified as foods or dietary
supplements.)
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