Simple Health Information For People From African and Asian Communities.
Medicines are usually drugs that are used to provide a cure for a medical problem or relieve a symptom.
Some drugs are taken for their ability to stimulate the person and provide a feeling of euphoria such as cannabis or heroin.
While some may also have the ability to relieve symptoms, that may not be their common or general use.
This article targets the individual and household levels to provide important information using scenarios or imaginary case studies to connect with readers in diagnosing the problem of misuse of drugs and in proffering solutions, which in this case is to always seek medical advice before taking any medication to avoid serious complications.
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