The Negative Results of Drug Abuse

There are so many negative results of drug abuse that it is a wonder that the problem persists in society. Drug abuse can refer to any type of substance abuse. Some substances are legally obtainable, others are available only on prescription and many are completely illegal.

You may be worried that a friend or family member may be abusing drugs but you are not sure what to look for. Do not ignore your hunch. If you perceive changes in the person?s health or behavior that the person themselves is reluctant to explain then you have good enough reason to suspect drug abuse.

One of the first results of drug abuse is the appearance of drug paraphernalia in or around the person?s possession. Look out for needles, glasses and mirrors used for snorting, cigarette papers, blackened spoons used for heating substances, empty solvent canisters etc. These items can often be found in the trash.

Does the person you suspect suddenly need a lot of money? Drug abuse is often a costly behavior and the person is often desperate for money to feed their addiction.

You may notice that even if the person needs a lot of money there is no apparent evidence of their spending. Indeed, you may notice that they are looking more and more impoverished rather than the other way round.

Some of the most obvious results of drug use are changes in behavior. Sometimes drug addicts are on cycles of manic highs followed by depressed lows. They may also may be more secretive in their activities. You may notice new people in the person?s life who are equally unstable in their behavior.

The worst results of drug abuse are deterioration in the person?s health. There could be drastic loss of weight, anemia, persistent coughing, including coughing up blood, slowed speech and extreme lethargy. If you are worried that someone you know is abusing drugs get professional advice immediately.

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