👉 Toxophobia is a fear of or an irrational phobia that involves a persistent, intense anxiety about certain substances, especially drugs. This fear may be triggered by specific substances or experiences, such as being exposed to drug-related products, having close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with drug addiction, or seeing images depicting drug use. Toxophobia can manifest in various forms, including physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, and rapid heartbeat, emotional reactions like anxiety and fear, and avoidance behaviors that