Defeating Drugs and Death: How to Stop Drug Addiction

Introduction

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties with a drug addiction, you know how damaging it can be to a person’s life. However, if you are a person or know someone who has just begun using drugs, you may not be fully aware of the dangers you will face once you become addicted to the drug. One of the best things you can do to either avoid or treat a drug addiction is to make sure you are well informed on the subject.

It is advised that you get your information from a reliable source, such as this book, rather than from other drug users. The chapters in this book will touch on some key points that will help you with beating or avoiding an addiction which may eventually lead to death.

Many people think that their addiction problems will never be solved or that change is impossible. This is not true! With proper guidance, determination, support, and the helpful information in this book, a better drug-free life will be within reach.

Chapter 1

What are Drugs?

Drugs are chemicals, which can change the way bodies work. If you have ever been sick and take medicine, you already have an idea about the different types of drugs. Medicines are drugs that doctors provide to those who are sick. But, do you know that even medicines can be dangerous if they are not taken carefully? There are some kinds of drugs that are dangerous all the time. These are not given by physicians or doctors. Cigarettes and alcohol are included in these kinds of drugs. Even if people can purchase these legally at stores, these can be dangerous. Illegal drugs are also harmful and these may