What are the Physical Effects of Substance Abuse?
The intensity of the physical effects of substance abuse depends on the type of drugs taken and the length of time they are used. Some physical effects are short term and pass once the drug is out of the system. Other physical effects are more permanent. Additional physical effects become more pronounced when the drugs are removed and withdrawal begins. Alcohol Alcohol depresses the nervous system and causes dizziness, memory loss and impaired vision. Long-term effects include brain and liver damage. Marijuana Smoking marijuana increases heart rate, relaxes muscles and affects blood pressure. Long-term use can cause infertility, lung cancer and schizophrenia. Cocaine Cocaine is highly addictive and constricts blood vessels and increases heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature. Heart disease, respiratory failure and stroke can occur after long-term use. Heroin Heroin is a morphine-based drug that depresses the central nervous system and causes slurred speech, constipation and im
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