1 . Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. You've probably heard that drugs are bad for you, but what does that mean and why are they bad?

Medicines Are Legal Drugs

    1     you already know about one kind of drugs. Medicines are legal drugs, meaning doctors are allowed to prescribe them for patients, stores can sell them, and people are allowed to buy them.

Illegal Drugs

When people talk about a "drug problem", they usually mean abusing legal drugs or using illegal drugs, such as cocaine（冰毒）and heroin to get “high”.

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Illegal drugs aren't good for anyone, but they are particularly bad for a kid or teen whose body is still growing。 Illegal drugs can damage the brain, heart, and other important organs. Cocaine, for instance, can cause a heart attack - even in a kid or teen. While using drugs, people are also less able to do well in school, sports, and other activities. It's often harder to think clearly and make good decisions.     3    

Why Do People Use Illegal Drugs?

Sometimes kids and teens try drugs to fit in with a group of friends.     4     Someone may use illegal drugs for many reasons, but often because they help the person escape from reality for a while.

    5     And using drugs often causes other problems on top of the problems the person had in the first place. Somebody who uses drugs might need professional help to slop using drugs. A grownup can help the person find the treatment needed to stop using drugs. Another way kids can help kids is by choosing not to try or use drugs.