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Impact of Drug Abuse on Health and Society - Frequently Asked Questions

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Nov 21, 2017


Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is marijuana?

Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug worldwide. It is obtained from various parts of Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica such as the dried form of stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds; the plants contain the mood-altering chemicals.

2. What is meant by an anesthetic drug?

An anesthetic drug is used to prevent pain during a surgery and to bring a reversible loss of consciousness after a surgery. This must be used only by an anesthetist or physician assistants under the supervision of an anesthetist.

3. What is an anti-anxiety drug?

An anti-anxiety drug is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder by reducing the anxiety and various related psychological symptoms.


4. What are hallucinogens?

Hallucinogens are agents that induce hallucinations. Hallucinogens have the capability to make people believe that they see images, hear sounds and feel some sensations that actually do not exist in reality.


5. Why is cognitive behavioral therapy so important?

Cognitive behavioral therapy plays a vital role as an adjunct therapy in treating various mental conditions with the aim of improving mental health. The therapy focuses mainly on the development of personal skills, behavioral psychology, and controlling emotions.

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