NESC 3237 Lecture Notes - Caffeine, Sublingual Administration, Harmine
17 Apr 2013
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They are any substance that alters the physiology of the body that is not a food or nutrient. Examples: vitamin c in pill form can be considered a drug, but if you get it from an orange, then you are providing yourself nutrition. Are drugs that have an impact on the brain and the brain function. These effects on the brain alter perception, cognition, behaviour, mood. Many of these drugs can be used recreationally, to enhance mood, get high, ect. Might use it recreationally but not for pleasure; escape their problems for a while. Or use them for ritual or spiritual purpose; many of the drugs used today recreationally have a background of being used in a spiritual process. Initially used so individuals could be better connected to spiritual world. None of the drugs we talk about can fit very well into only one category.
