Drug abuse is considered to be a common and serious problem among Canadians both young and old. Drug abuse is characterized by taking more than the recommended dose of prescription drugs without medical supervision, or using government controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine or other illegal substances. Legal substances, such as alcohol and nicotine are also abused by many people. Abuse of drugs and other substances can lead to physical and psychological dependence. Drugs can …showed first 75 words of 850 total…

…showed last 75 words of 850 total…Large does of cocaine may lead to fever, blurred vision, nausea and death. Sniffing of cocaine frequently may result in damage to the skin inside the nose. Symptoms will occur such as depression and sleeplessness. Possession of cocaine and trafficking are illegal in Canada and carry severe penalties. Conviction on any of the serious drug offences usually will involve a jail term and probation. The maximum penalty for trafficking is life in prison in Canada.