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Commonly abused substances and their harm

government department of group picturegovernment department of group picture Basic Substances:tobacco, alcohol, betel nut
government department of group picturegovernment department of group picture Types of commonly abused substances:
 
  • Narcotic drugs:
    1. Opium - based:
      1. Opiates:heroin, morphine, codeine
      2. Synthetics:hydroxypethidine, pentazocine
    2. Cocaine - based :cocaine, crack
    3. Marijuana:marijuana grass, cannabis resin
  • Mind-altering substances:
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    government department of group picturegovernment department of group picture Dangers and characteristics of abuse:
     
  • Feeling of Euphoria
    Psychological dependence
  • Antibiotics Resistance
    Rapid increase in dose quantity taken, causing acute poisoning
  • Withdrawal syndrome
    Physiological dependence
  • Costs to society
    Increased financial burden on society (productivity, medical treatment, jail custodial management, cost to the family, social welfare)
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    National Bureau of Controlled Drugs, Department of Health, R.O.C.(TAIWAN)
    ADD: No. 6, Linsen South Road, Taipei City 10050, TAIWAN(R.O.C.)
    TEL: +886-2-2397-5006
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