Drug abuse is the chronic or habitual use of a drug for a non-medical purpose, with the objective of altering states of body and mind for the user. The use of illegally produced drugs and the abuse of legal drugs are both included here. For example, not only illegal drugs such as cannabis, heroin, cocaine or ecstasy, but also legal drugs like tranquilizers, painkillers and sleeping pills can be abused. Some even abuse cough syrups and herbal medicines.

Drug abuse may cause death or injury by overdose, accident or aggression, and can damage the brain, liver and mental health. It also causes harm to self, family and friends, and is fraught with serious legal consequences like imprisonment and hefty fines.

Medical equipment includes devices and apparatus that are intended to aid in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of medical diseases and conditions. These medical instruments undergo rigid testing before it can be used by healthcare clinics and providers.

It is expected that a healthcare provider has the following instruments that they could use to diagnose conditions and treat their patients. These equipments include diagnostic devices. These are the ultrasound machines, x-ray machines, CT scanners, and other imaging devices. Another type of medical equipment is the therapeutic devices which include pumps, laser machines and other surgical treatment devices. Patients also expect hospitals to have life support equipments like heart lung machine, dialysis equipments, and ventilators. It is also very important for hospitals and clinics to be equipped with monitor equipments like ECGs and sphygmomanometers and laboratory equipments.