Most drugs, whether medicinal or recreational, generally fall into a few primary functional categories: America’s War on Drugs — 50 Years Later
These are chemical substances used to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Innovations like mRNA therapeutics and anti-obesity medications are currently revolutionizing how we handle global health crises and chronic conditions.
This includes both legal substances like alcohol (the most commonly abused substance in the U.S.) and illegal drugs like fentanyl or cocaine. Understanding the Categories
