The low tolerance level of experimental drug users places them at high risk of overdose or poisoning. Recreational use . A person uses one or more drugs in a deliberate or controlled way to enjoy their leisure more. Sometimes called social drug use, this type of drug use often takes place in a group. Other people use drugs alone recreationally to relax and get 'away from it all'.
Recreational use can occur very occasionally or every weekend or several times a week.
The person might have small amounts, or they might ' binge '. Harms related to recreational use include the risks taken when intoxicated. Recreational use of most psychoactive drugs can be hazardous as they affect a person's judgment. Also, many drugs cause a 'hangover' effect. Recreational users are unlikely to experience a withdrawal syndrome.