Drugs facts for kids

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Drugs change the way the body works. It could mean:

Medicine - Special chemicals or herbs given to people by a doctor when they are sick
Illegal drugs - Chemicals, pills, liquids, or parts of plants that people take to make them feel a certain way

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Caffeine, contained in coffee and other beverages, is the most widely used psychoactive drug in the world. 90% of North American adults consume the substance on a daily basis.
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