drug

Also known as drugs

thumb| Uncoated aspirin tablets, consisting of about 90% acetylsalicylic acid, along with a minor amount of inert fillers and binders. Aspirin is a [[pharmaceutical drug often used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation.]]

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A drug is a substance that affects how your body functions, such as aspirin, which is commonly used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Drugs matter because they can help manage medical conditions and improve health, though they must be carefully formulated and used as intended.

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Commons category: Drugs
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hashtag: drug

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Contents

Classification
Etymology
Efficacy
Medication
Spiritual and religious use
Smart drugs and designer drugs
Recreational drug use
Administration of drugs
Control of drugs
See also
Lists of drugs
References
Further reading
External links

A drug is any chemical substance other than a nutrient or an essential dietary ingredient, which, when administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect. Consumption of drugs can be via inhalation, injection, smoking, ingestion, absorption via a patch on the skin, suppository, or dissolution under the tongue.