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Human Anatomy: Effects of Substance Abuse:

Updated: Jan 24, 2023

1. HEAD, NECK & THROAT

-Necrosis of the intranasal structures and soft palate can occur as a result of snorting drugs.

-Substance abuse can also lead to multiple different psychiatric disorders.

2. RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

-Bronchitis

-Emphysema

-Lung Cancer

-Slowed/Stopped Breathing

3. STOMACH

-Nausea/Vomiting

-Malnutrition

-Inflammation of Stomach

-Abdominal Pain/Bloating

4. INTESTINES

-Certain drugs can cause constipation which can lead to obstructions.

-Smoking can lead to multiple different cancers, including colon cancer.

5. HEART

-The abuse of most drugs have adverse effects on the cardiovascular system.

-Increased Heart rate

-Heart Attacks

-Bacterial Infection of Blood vessels.

6. LIVER

-The main function of the liver is to filter out any harmful substances from the blood. When drugs are abused, the Liver works extra hard which can result in Liver Dysfunction/Disease.

7. KIDNEYS

-Drugs can cause dangerous increases in body temperature and muscle breakdown which can lead to kidney damage/failure.

8. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

-Impotence

- STD's

-Birth defect/ Miscarriages/ Premature birth/ Low Birth Weights.

-Hormone Imbalances.

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