Long term use of drugs can be extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening; effects include:
- Kidney failure
- Liver conditions
- Respiratory illnesses
- Heart disease (palpitations, heart attacks and heart failure)
- Strokes
- Infections (such as HIV, tetanus and Hepatitis caused by using dirty needles)
- Infertility
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Severe mental illnesses such as depression and schizophrenia
- Death
Guide to Drug Abuse
Drug addiction the implications
Long term effects of drug abuse
Short term effects of drug use