Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) Health Exam

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True or False: All drugs are considered as medicines.

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The correct answer is: False

The assertion that all drugs are considered medicines is false because not all drugs serve a medicinal purpose. While the term "drug" encompasses a wide range of substances, including those that can have therapeutic effects (medicines), it also includes various substances that may not be intended for medical use, such as recreational drugs, certain chemicals, or harmful substances. Medicines are specifically developed and used to diagnose, treat, or prevent diseases and medical conditions, whereas other drugs, such as illicit drugs or those used inappropriately, do not have medicinal purposes and can have harmful effects on health. Therefore, it's important to distinguish between drugs that are specifically made for healing and those that do not serve such a role when evaluating whether all drugs can be classified as medicines.