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A drug is a chemical substance that has a physiological effect on an organism. Medicinal, herbal, and illegal drugs can be included in this type.

• Drugs that affect brain functioning (e.g.: Fluoxetine, known as Prozac)

• Drugs that affect the body (e.g.: Morphine)

• Recreational drugs (e.g.: Heroin, Cannabis, Ethanol (alcohol))

• Legal, non-prescription substances (e.g.: Caffeine, Ginger)

• Hormones introduced to the body from outside (e.g.: Insulin glargine)

• Toxic or deadly drugs (e.g.: Arsenic Trioxide)

• Vitamins or nutrients introduced to the body through pills or supplements (e.g.: Iron Supplements)

• Fictional drugs (e.g.: Red Eye from the anime series Cowboy Bebop)

• Brand names (e.g.: Advil)

• Use types Drug brand

• Class of drug (e.g.: Opiate)

• Use type Drug class

• Hormones being produced in the body (e.g.: Insulin)

• Type as a hormone.