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Here Are 5 Never To Miss Risks Of Substance Abuse by healthwriter1: 10:20am On Nov 08, 2023
Here are 5 Never to miss Risk of Substance abuse

With the stress that comes from the hustling and bustling of the day to day activities, one wouldn't want to bat an eye to compromise a "feel good" effect for their brain and muscle rejuvenation. Different folks have their different ways of feeling relaxed, calming their nerves and maintaining mental focus but some have devise a wrong way of going about it.

Substance Abuse is the Inappropriate use of substances or drugs to make one feel good, increase mental alertness or hasten improvement. Over the years medias, organisations and health industry have prioritise the sensitization of the dangers of substance abuse in all nook and cranny but still, it is one leading vices rummaging the society today.

Substances that can be abused include; caffeine, alcohol, hallucinogens, cocaine, ecstasy, Molly, methamphetamine and heroin.

So what are the risk associated with substance abuse?

Below are risks that comes after the indulgence of substance abuse.

Physical health problems
This risk is a sure bet following a prolonged substance abuse. Health issues that could be borne from it include; heart disease, stroke and cancer.

Mental health problems
Substances abuse that has to do with hard drugs like cocaine, marijuana, and cannabis can lead to psychosis.

Risky or dangerous behavior
Substance use can increase the risk of risky behaviors, such as driving while intoxicated and engaging in unprotected sex.

Legal risks
Using illegal substances means an increased risk of legal consequences, including arrest and incarceration.






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