Drug abuse comes at a cost. One out of every four cases related to paranoid psychoses is related to marijuana, it persists even after marijuana consumption is stopped. Young drug abusers ignore the long-term perils of drug use and focus only on short-term pleasure. Drug use is linked with an increase in anxiety-related conditions and depression among the youth.
Panic attacks linked to stimulants are on the rise in addicts who are still in their teens. Paranoia cases, induced by cocaine, are being reported in hospitals and doctors are finding it difficult to treat them with medication. Abusers may well be left to deal with a permanently psychotic state.
The dangers of drug abuse are harder to control because of the ease with which prescription-based and illegal drugs can be obtained. Recreational users are often unaware of the risks that accompany such behavior and they end up as physically dependent on drugs or as addicts.
Heroin is regarded as among the most dangerous of drugs. It is extremely addictive. Upon consumption, you feel relaxed and a sense of general well being pervades your body. Regular use results in shrinking veins and withering of body tissue.
Methamphetamines are powerful stimulants that can ward off fatigue. You may not feel hungry after consuming this drug. Blood pressure and pulse rates increase. This raises the risk of a heart attack. Sustained abuse of meth can result in brain damage.
Inhalation of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, will leave you feeling happy and euphoric. This gas impedes the flow of oxygen to the brain and can cause death. Consistent use of this gas can lead to chronic pain and nerve damage.
“Clockwork Orange”, “Blue Cheese” and “Spice”, former “legal highs” are now illegal after the Psychoactive Substances Act became live in May 2016. These drugs are associated with hallucinations and seizures.
Cocaine is another drug with a reputation for being extremely addictive. It raises body temperature and pulse rates. Abusers exhibit aggression and poor judgment of a given situation. The effects of a dose of cocaine can last for half an hour. Sustained cocaine abuse results in kidney damage and nasal perforation. The crash that follows the high can leave you feeling depressed and paranoid.
Ecstasy is popular with partygoers who use to feel more confident and sensitive to their surroundings. When the effects of this drug wear off, users are left feeling confused, with a headache, and dehydrated. Ecstasy use results in sleep loss and anxiety attacks.
Cannabis users feel happy and relaxed, but this weed can also result in sickness and panic attacks. Continuous use of weed has been associated with psychotic conditions.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) causes hallucinations and give a distorted sense of one’s surroundings. Regular use can result in mental health issues.
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