Drug abuse is the increasing desire to obtain and use increasing amounts of one or more substances to the exclusion of everything else. Drug abuse affects the body and mind of the user and often many of those around him or her. One specific effect of drug abuse is the creation of physical drug dependence; however, dependence on the drug is not required for drug use to be considered drug abuse. (read: signs of drug abuse)
Effect of Drug Abuse on the Body
A person who abuses drugs may not realize they have a problem until pronounced effects of drug abuse are seen, often physically. While drug abuse effects on the body vary depending on the drug used, all drug abuse negatively impacts one’s health. Common effects of drug abuse on the body include sleep changes and decreased memory and cognitive abilities.
Other common physical problems include:1 2
Abnormal vital signs like respiration, heart rate and blood pressure
Chest or lung pain
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
Skin can be cool and sweating or hot and dry
Diseases such as hepatitis B or C, or HIV from needle-sharing
Impotence
More frequent illnesses
Frequent hangovers, blackouts
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