Health Risks Associated with Substance Abuse
Health Risks Associated with Alcohol Abuse
- Increased risk of liver cancer
- Increased risk of cirrhosis of the liver
- Increased risk of heart disease
- Adverse reactions when combined with many medications, including over-the-counter drugs
- Overdose resulting in respiratory failure
- Impaired concentration
- Impaired coordination
- Risk of permanent nerve damage from long-term abuse.
Health Risks Associated with Marijuana Use
- Lowered sperm counts in men
- Decreased testosterone levels in men
- Increased testosterone levels in women
- Enhanced cancer risk
- Impaired short-term memory
- Psychological dependence.
Health Risks Associated with the Use of Cocaine and Crack
- Addiction
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Respiratory failure
- Brain seizures
- Hepatitis or AIDS through sharing needles
- Decreased ability to combat infections
- Violent, erratic or paranoid behavior
- Anxiety, depression
- Cocaine psychosis.
Health Risks Associated with the Use of Hallucinogens
- Sleeplessness and tremors
- Convulsions
- Heart and lung failure
- Depression, anxiety and paranoia
- Violent behavior.
