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6 Most Commonly Abused Drugs and Their Effects

Although it is impossible to measure the extent of drug use, drug use is everywhere. Sahyog Detox & Deaddiction Clinic bring you some facts and effects of drug abuse.

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6 Most Commonly Abused Drugs and Their Effects

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  1. Top 6 Most Commonly Abused Drugs and Their Effects

  2. Facts & Effects of Alcohol Alcohol is humanity's oldest, most widespread, and persistent drug problem. Over 2 billion people in the world consume alcohol, and half of Americans over age 18 are current regular drinkers. The unique chemical properties of alcohol makes it one of the most powerful drugs known to man. The potent effects of alcohol is appealing, dangerous, and addictive. 

  3. Facts & Effects of Tobacco It is now well documented that smoking can cause chronic lung disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke, as well as cancer of the lungs, larynx, esophagus, mouth, and bladder. In addition, smoking is known to contribute to cancer of the cervix, pancreas, and kidneys. Researchers have identified more than 40 chemicals in tobacco smoke that cause cancer in humans and animals.

  4. Facts & Effects of Marijuana Studies yield inconsistent results on the long-term effects of marijuana. Regardless, there is sufficient evidence to prove that long-term marijuana use can facilitate the development of several health conditions, both mental and physical. 

  5. Facts & Effects of Prescription Painkillers Painkillers, sedatives, stimulants and other psychotherpeutic drugs have become the most abused drugs in the nation and causes the largest percentage of deaths from overdosing.  the intentional misuse of prescription drugs is both illegal and dangerous, precipitating serious health risks as well as the deadly consequences of addiction.

  6. Facts & Effects of Benzodiazepines Long-termuse of benzodiazepines may cause 1. Depression 2. Cognitive impairments and memory loss 3. Emotional blunting, or the inability to feel pleasure or pain 4. Loss of libido 5. Fatigue and lethargy 6. Tolerance

  7. Facts & Effects of Cocaine Cocaine raises high blood pressure by increasing heart rate and constricting the blood vessels. Many of cocaine’s destructive effects result from this consistently high blood pressure. Effects of cocaine include: Permanent damage to blood vessels in the heart and lungs, Heart attacks due to high blood pressure and constricted arteries, Liver damage.

  8. ABOUT US Sahyog Detox and De-Addiction Clinic have endeavored to provide a caring, healthy and safe environment where patients need to focus only on the treatment, i.e., therapy sessions and not be bothered by other problems. Our team consists of Medical Doctors, experienced councelors and psycho-social therapists who give services with care and support.

  9. Address : SAHYOG Detox & De-Addiction ClinicB-44/45, Paryavaran Complex, Said-ul-Ajab,IGNOU Road, New Delhi - 110 030 Email :  drgautambhatia@yahoo.co.in sahyogclinic@gmail.com Phone: 6558 9658Mob : 9899312156

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