Drug Abuse and Addiction
Drug Abuse and Addiction Consequences of Drug Abuse- Drug and alcohol use is a complex game of Russian roulette. The signs of abuse may not be immediately apparent and your issues can fly under the radar for weeks, months, or even years. Eventually, without notice, an addiction may develop and everything can fall apart. This can make a previously bright future become incredibly hazy. Overdose- Even short bouts of substance use have the potential to wreak havoc on a person’s body. While different drugs and substances can affect the body in a variety of ways, sickness can occur for even those who use these casually. In some cases, even one use may be enough for an overdose, which is when the user’s bloodstream is teeming with toxins and the body can’t detoxify itself quick enough to be able to function properly. Overdose can be fatal. And all of that could happen with just one use. Prolonged abuse of drugs and alcohol can have even more sign...