Question

What are illegal drugs?​

Answer 1

Answer:

A drug is a substance that affects the way the body functions. If a drug is classified as ‘illegal’, this means that it is forbidden by law. Different illegal drugs have different effects on people and these effects are influenced by many factors. This makes them unpredictable and dangerous, especially for young people.

Explanation:

The effects of a drug are influenced by:

The type of drug

How much is consumed

Where the person is when the drug is being used

What the person is doing while using the drugs

Individual characteristics such as body size and health vulnerabilities

How many different drugs are taken at one time (See Polydrug use: Factsheet)

Types of illegal drugs

Below are some types of illegal drugs. Click the link to find out more about each drug, its effects and potential harms.  

Cannabis (Marijuana)

Cocaine

MDMA/Ecstasy

GHB

Hallucinogens

Heroin

Inhalants

Ketamine

Methamphetamine

Answer 2

What are illegal drugs?

Recreational drug use is the use of a psychoactive drug to induce an altered state of consciousness, by modifying the perceptions, feelings, and emotions of the user. When a psychoactive drug enters the user's body, it induces an intoxicating effect