Health Risks of Drugs

Effect in Physical Body

1. Drug use reduces blood flow and the amount of oxygen that is delivered to the heart, which causes
irregular heartbeats, chest pain, and heart attacks.

2. Drugs cause nausea and stomach pain. it also led to alterations in appetite and weight loss.

3. Drugs change the user's physical appearance, resulting in complications including hair loss, a pale
complexion, muscle cramps, dilated pupils, and more.

4. Consuming drugs put extra pressure on the liver. It increases the possibility of severe liver damage or
liver failure

5. Drug use can result in HIV and hepatitis B

Psychological

1. Drug users may become impulsive and have improper judgment. They may behave in a repulsive way
or act erratically toward others.

2. They experience altered moods. They may constantly feel irritable, upset and frustrated.

3. They become disinterested in their surroundings, isolate themselves from reality, and lose their
positive beliefs, and values.

4. Drug users develop stronger craves for drugs after they start using them. They want to take large
amounts of drugs to experience the same sensation it gives.