What are the risks?
Drugs can be prescribed drugs from doctors or illegal drugs on the street but there are always some risks to taking any drugs in particular illegal ones. Some of those risks include:
- damage to physical and mental health
- accidents while you are not in control of what you are doing
- not knowing what the drug will do to you
- taking too much in one go and possible overdose
- becoming dependent on drugs
- spending too much money
- missing out on school work
- falling out with family and friends
- getting in trouble with the police
- Owing money to drug dealers who may become violent or dangerous if you can’t pay
- Prescribed drugs can be just as addictive and sometimes as dangerous as illegal drugs, some have side effects so you should always read the labels before taking anything