Description: Prioritizing health
Drug addiction is a severe problem in the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 23 million people in the US struggle with drug addiction. This number continues to grow each year. The health risks of drug addiction are many and varied. You can read more about it on different sites. This blog post will discuss some of drug addiction’s most common health risks.
The most common physical health problem associated with drug addiction is overdose. Drug overdoses can be fatal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 70,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2017. That’s more than double the deaths from drug overdoses in 2010. Drug addiction can also lead to other physical health problems, such as liver disease, heart disease, and lung disease. An individual can also contract conditions such as HIV and hepatitis through drug use.
Drug addiction can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and paranoia. Drug addicts often suffer from cognitive impairment and memory loss. These mental health problems can be long-lasting and may persist after someone stops using drugs.