What other things can you do instead of do drugs?

Answer 1

Legal definition of drugs

Some governments define the term drug by law. In the United States, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act definition of "drug" includes "articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals" and "articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals."Consistent with that definition, the U.S. separately defines narcotic drugs and controlled substances, which may include non-drugs, and explicitly excludes tobacco, caffeine and Alcoholic Beverages.

A drug, broadly speaking, is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function. There is no single, precise definition, as there are different meanings in drug control law, government regulations, medicine, and colloquial usage. (Source: Wikipedia)

Most people choose drugs because the doctor has prescribed them. Alternative to choosing drugs could be herbs or doing nothing.

Alternatives to Drug Use

A significant number of people use drugs to deal with some kind of problem. Problems include things like:

1.) wanting to "fit in" with people around you - feeling left out

2.) needing something that makes it easier to be in social situations (to be able to talk more freely - "loosen up") - feeling somewhat afraid of social situations

3.) to help in managing some kind of pain that could include physical pain, emotional pain, or psychological pain - feeling like you are the only one in this situation (whatever it is), feeling like there is no way out, feeling like no one understands, feeling like you will never feel better

4.) to avoid feelings - feeling like you just do not want to deal with anything

5.) or to relax - feeling like you need a time out or some rest.

One thing that most of the reasons for drug abuse have in common is that drugs are used to deal with, avoid, or manage some kind of feeling. It may sound cliche` to say "talk it out" but this is one of the least expensive and most productive alternatives to using drugs. Statistically, people who have an adult person with whom they can communicate with 'honestly', and who readily accepts them unconditionally for who they are, use drugs less. The reason? It is a positive outlet for dealing with feelings. Find someone, a clergy, a friend, a doctor, a neighbor, a self-help group in the phone book or local hospital, your grandmother, or even a friend's grandmother and "talk it out." Twelve step programs are statistically very beneficial because they are made up of people just like you. They are a great resource for dealing with anything and everything.

Other alternatives include finding or developing a hobby, getting involved in some kind of sports program, music, doing volunteer work at shelters or hospitals, working with animals, getting a pet; the possibilities are endless.

I agree too the 5 terms above, i myself have nr 2 and 5.. If you dont want too qwit using somekind of drug, then sex/orgasm are olso a great alternative to being stoned ore tripping. :)



you forgot just because your
bored
or its in your blood( your whole family does drugs, like smoking weed)

the best alternatives is
sex- the best if you can actually get some
food- eat too much, you died of obesity
which sounds more fun
IMO sex and drugs

Answer 2

God is an awesome alternative to illegial drugs. You still have to get away from everyone you know... meet new people. How about that, church has new people waiting to meet you. The best part about church people is they are not shady, or as shady. Keep trying, you want help or you wouldn't ask. Perscription drugs, try herbal, alternative doctors and meds. They just keep pushing and pushing, almost killed me with the wrong pill. Go back to the basics. Good luck to you

Answer 3

Any activity is better than taking drugs. Play a sport, play a game, play an instrument, email your buddies, clean your room/house, cook, eat, read, write, study (I know, I know), trace your ancestry, to go the movies, go to the mall, go to a game, take a drive, and hundreds of other things you would enjoy doing. The drug may bring you a few minutes of satisfaction, but it will bring you years of pain and shame.

Answer 4

Pot is a healthy alternative

I suggest you just learn to drink in moderation rather then being someone who has an addictive personality and drinks too much

Answer 5

"Not using drugs" is probably the main one. How you go about that depends on how your life works and on you in particular.

Answer 6

drug use kills you