What are drugs?

Drugs are tools that help our bodies do something special or change how we feel.

Imagine you have a toy car that needs batteries to move. Drugs are like those batteries, they give our body extra power or make it work in a new way. Sometimes, they help us get better when we're sick, just like medicine. Other times, they can make us laugh more, feel happy, or even sleep longer.

Think of your body as a big machine with many parts. Drugs are like little helpers that go inside and fix something, start something new, or change how the parts talk to each other.

For example, when you take medicine to stop a cough, the drug goes into your body and helps your lungs work better. It’s like giving your toy car a bigger battery so it can run faster and longer.

Sometimes, drugs are used for fun, like candy that makes you feel silly or sleepy. They’re not always for getting better; sometimes they're just for playing and having a good time!