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A drug is any chemical substance, other than a food or device, that affects the function of living things. Technically, vitamin E, oxygen, and cocaine are all examples of drugs. Various drugs can be used to treat illness, or they can be used recreationally to alter behavior and perception.
The definition is somewhat fuzzy, because many substances which are not typically considered drugs are indeed active substances (ex. caffiene, nicotine, and even chocolate). Additionally, there are thousands of substances in foods and "nutritional supplements" which affect the function of living things. Many illegal and recreational drugs (such as cocaine, opium, and ephedra) could potentially be considered "foods" because they do have caloric content. That being said, the popular definition of a drug is any substance which causes an altered state of mind, caffiene and alcohol excluded. This may or may not include medications, which are strictly used to cure illness and by definition not used for recreation.
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New drug being tested in Africa for river blindness
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0000
1 July 2009 -- The clinical trial of a drug that could eliminate river blindness is being launched in three African countries. Also known as onchocerciasis, this disease is one of the leading infectious causes of blindness across Africa.
Working relationship between the Russian Federation and WHO strengthened
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0000
26 June 2009 -- Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO, today met Mr Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, during an official visit to the country. The visit has seen the strengthening of the working relationship between the Russian Federation and WHO.
Call to protect hospitals, schools from impact of disasters
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0000
18 June 2009 -- WHO and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters.
WHO welcomes sanofi-aventis's donation of vaccine
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:15:00 -0000
17 June 2009 -- WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan has welcomed the announcement by sanofi-aventis to donate 100 million doses of vaccine against the pandemic H1N1 2009 virus.
Pedestrians, cyclists among main road traffic crash victims
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0000
15 June 2009 -- The first global assessment of road safety finds that almost half of the estimated 1.27 million people who die in road traffic crashes every year are pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists. While progress has been made towards protecting people in cars, the needs of these vulnerable groups of road users are not being met.
Greater equity in health should be a progress indicator
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0000
15 June 2009 -- Greater equity in the health status of populations, within and between countries, should be regarded as a key measure of how we are making progress, said WHO Director-eneral Dr Margaret Chan today, speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York.
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Center On Addiction and Substance Abuse - Studies every form of substance abuse as it affects our society.
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European Association of Libraries and Information Specialists on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ELISAD) - Made to enable those working in the field of alcohol and other drugs and facing common challenges, to exchange ideas and experience and, through networking to improve their knowledge, skills and performances.
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Hammered - An organization dedicated to questioning social dependency and cultural glorification of drugs and alcohol.
High Prices - Various current articles on the controlling of many different types of drugs.
How Stuff Works: Athletic Drug Testing - Unbiased explanations of all the various performance enhancing drugs, and how athletes are tested for them, with many related links.
Meta Description: [ Performance-enhancing drugs are the frequent subject of controversy in the sporting world. Learn about performance-enhancing drugs and doping practices. ]
Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse - MAMA offers a rational approach to the issues of drug use and its effect on the family. Provides a holistic approach and scientific drug education to all ages of society. Social and recreational alternatives to drug use.
Meta Description: [ MAMA - Current scientific drug education to all ages of society. Social and recreational alternatives to drug use. Promoting better communication between policy makers, educators, law enforcement, service providers, seniors, parents and youth. ]
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - A membership-based non-profit research and educational organization. Includes research papers, MAPS bulletin, news updates, and a forum.
Meta Description: [ The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a membership-based, IRS-approved 501 (c) (3) non-profit research and educational organization. We assist scientists to design, fund, obtain approval for and report on studies into the risks and benefits of MDMA, psychedelic drugs... ]
nizer - Online community aimed at assisting real communities to build local programs to prevent youth substance use. With resources and information including case studies, interviews, tutorials courses.
Meta Description: [ ePrevco.com - a Prevention Community Portal, with valuable resources and information for users of prevention communities, such as case studies, abstracts, links, jobs, peers & coaches (interviews), tutorials & online courses, news, events/conferences, FAQs, Community Directory, new community regi... ]
The Fight Against Drugs in Canada - Gain knowledge on Canadian Heavyweight Champion, George Chuvalo and his personal dedication towards the fight against drug abuse.
Meta Description: [ Gain knowledge on Canadian Heavyweight Champion, George Chuvalo, and his personal dedication towards the fight against drug abuse. ]
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The Victorian Drug Scene - Provides information on the historical use of drugs, such as ether, with footnotes to resources of information.
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