Drug Abuse Drug Abuse is generally defined as the use of a drug with such frequency that the user has physical or mental harm or it impairs social abilities. The substances that are discussed in this report are called psychoactive drugs; those drugs that influence or alter the workings of the m...
Drug Abuse Drug Abuse is generally defined as the use of a drug with such frequency that the user has physical or mental harm or it impairs social abilities. The substances that are discussed in this report are called psychoactive drugs; those drugs that influence or alter the workings of t...
Traces of marijuana usage can remain in the body up to several weeks. ... Some long-term effects include the delay of puberty in men, decrease of sperm count, disruption of menstrual cycle and damage to the immune system. ... Crack can cause a user to become dependent in a matter of weeks. ...
In the worst case, the foetus may die in the uterus, but even if the child survives, its immune system may be weakened by the effects of tobacco. ... Premature babies, i.e. those born before the 37th week of pregnancy, suffer more from illness and have a higher death rate, studies suggest that premature birth and smoking are connected. 50% of women who smoke are at increased risk of giving birth prematurely. ...