What is so bad about narcotics?

In the pharmaceutical sense of the word, opiates are highly addictive, expensive (which could be argued to be a result of their prohibition), have depressive qualities which hamper acute and chronic productivity, can lead to dangerous, digestive issues, and have terrible withdrawal symptoms. read more

Narcotics as a US legal concept, are much broader and can't be as easily argued against. Substances like cocaine, MDMA, and other amphetamines come with their own issues, but all mainstream drugs aren't really any more or less dangerous than many legal substances when used in recreational moderation. read more

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. read more

Narcotics are an especially powerful type of drug prescribed to treat severe pain; when abused, these drugs can become extremely dangerous and can lead to addiction or overdose. Narcotics are an especially powerful type of drug prescribed to treat severe pain; when abused, these drugs can become extremely dangerous and can lead to addiction or overdose. read more