We all need to be aware of situations where we might end up taking drugs that are strongly addictive. However much will-power you may have, it is all too easy to get a habit of using drugs or alcohol that you can t break. Commonly misused drugs People misuse all sorts of substances, both legal and illegal. The obviously illegal drugs are such as hash, cannabis, speed , amphetamines, ecstasy, crack , cocaine and heroin. But many legal substances are also harmful and addictive glue, petrol and aerosols.
Society s favourite drugs are alcohol and tobacco, both strongly addictive and misused by millions.
A few medicines, such as tranquillisers, can also be addictive. Let s face it, drugs make you feel good for a while. You find that taking a particular drug helps you to face a difficult situation. After a while, you need the drug to face that situation every time. Taking the drug more often.