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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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I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL New Year's Eve!! Remember to choose cannabis over alcohol! And use harm reduction methods w/all other drugs!
420thoughts (Mountain Girl) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:18:45 -0000
I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL New Year's Eve!! Remember to choose cannabis over alcohol! And use harm reduction methods w/all other drugs!
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DanceSafe - A harm reduction organization providing drug information and pill testing to the dance community in the United States and Canada.
Bluelight - Worldwide discussion and information exchange on MDMA and related issues. Includes pill reports and testing.
Meta Description: [ Open information and discussion board about MDMA (ecstasy) and other drugs. ]
Electronic Music Defense and Education Fund - Focusing on the New Orleans case involving the 'crack house' law; this site offers resources to help defend those targeted by 'club drug' laws.
Meta Description: [ EM:DEF defends the electronic dance music community (i.e. artists, club owners, concert-goers, dancers, dj's, promoters) which is being wrongfully targeted and harassed by police and politicians as part of the war on club drugs. (United States) ]
PartySmart - DanceSafe chapter for Northern New Mexico. Site contains mission statement, current news, program information, and volunteering information.
RaveSafe - A rave awareness group based in South Africa. Site features information on harm reduction, drugs, health issues, the Safe House Project, and contacts.
Share Project - DanceSafe chapter for the San Francisco Bay Area. Site includes mission statement, event listing, service and volunteering information, ecstasy test records, and contact information.
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