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Methamphetamine is a potent stimulant of the central nervous system. Researchers say that methamphetamine users are at higher risk of developing multiple medical conditions.
Drug Abuse | Drug Addiction | Substance Abuse - Overview
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
The use of Drugs for reasons other than its prescribed recommendation, is known as Drug abuse or substance abuse. Drug abuse or substance abuse is initiated by various biological and social factors.
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People who use methamphetamine are two times more likely to develop multiple medical conditions and four times more likely to report substance use disorders than those who don't use it.
"Methamphetamine use adds complexity to the already challenging care of adults who have multiple chronic conditions. Integrated interventions that can address the multiple conditions people are living with, along with associated social risks, are needed for this population,” said Han, who is a CDUHR researcher.
Researchers used the data from the 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults, and found that
Impact of Drug Abuse on Health and Society
Drug abuse is a negative social trend that pushes youth to drug addiction in the pretext of getting psychological effects like excitation.
Drug abuse is a negative social trend that pushes youth to drug addiction in the pretext of getting psychological effects like excitation.
• Methamphetamine users were also four times as likely to have a substance use disorder. It is highlighted that the users of this drug pose a higher likelihood of developing substance use disorders than any other drug considered for the study such as heroin, prescription stimulants, prescription opioids, cocaine, and sedatives.
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• Higher prevalence of liver diseases, lung diseases, and HIV/AIDS were associated with the use of methamphetamine.
Quiz on Drug Abuse
Drug abuse often starts with experimentation of a drug and results in problems at home, workplace and in relationships. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on drug abuse.
Drug abuse often starts with experimentation of a drug and results in problems at home, workplace and in relationships. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on drug abuse.
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