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Those little white pills...

At times, medication may be necessary. Almost all drugs have side effects, ranging from lethargy and headaches to dizziness and restlessness. To make informed choices, it's very important to be aware of their usefulness and what side effects may occur.

In Understanding drugs

Pill

Role of medicines

A few words before we start...
Medicine cabinet

Antidepressants

Understanding when they may be prescribed
A man taking drugs

Drug use

Identifying and getting help for addictions

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