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A '''recreational drug''' is a psychoactive drug used to induce an altered state of consciousness by modifying the perceptions, feelings, and emotions of the user. In popular practice, recreational drug use generally is a tolerated social | [[File:Dried Mushrooms.jpg|400px|thumb|Dried mushrooms containing psilocybin, a psycahdelic compound]] | ||
A '''recreational drug''' is a psychoactive drug used to induce an altered state of consciousness by modifying the perceptions, feelings, and emotions of the user. In popular practice, recreational drug use generally is a tolerated social behavior, rather than perceived as the medical condition of self-medication. However, heavy use of some drugs is socially stigmatized. | |||
In 2015, it was estimated that about 5% of people worldwide aged 15 to 65 (158 million to 351 million) had used controlled drugs at least once. | In 2015, it was estimated that about 5% of people worldwide aged 15 to 65 (158 million to 351 million) had used controlled drugs at least once. | ||