THE EFFECTS AND HARMS OF ADDICTIVE DRUGS by Apple Perez

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.   ADDICTIVE DRUGS .

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Drug production leaves mark on the Environment

Major source of large-scale carbon emissions and pollution

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toxic waste pollution

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Deterioration of groundwater resources

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Illegal manufacturer usually disregard environmental rules and regulations.

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_{Colombia, the nation that produces the largest amount of cocaine, has had to clear portions of its rain forests in order to grow more coca.}

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Large amounts of greenhouse gases are released when tropical forests are destroyed.

Dopamine

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affects impulse control

Cocaine

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Fills the brain with dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in pleasure, it produces a powerful high.

Heroin

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Causes the brain's opioid receptors to become active. This blocks pain perception, promotes relaxation, and creates a "out-of-body" experience. By building up a surplus of dopamine in the brain, it also promotes bliss.

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Drugs provide a certain pleasurable sensation that elevates users' moods and cognitive function and entices them to keep using them.

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The manufacture, transportation and consumption of the drug impacts tropical forests, estuarine and freshwater ecosystems.

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 Psychological Effects

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Users develop depression and anxiety disorders

Health problems associated with drug addiction

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Illegal drug possession and non-medical use of medications that are sold

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Causes dehydration-induced seizures and damage immune systems.

Aggressiveness

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Cannabis (Marijuana)

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Contains concentrations of the chemicals that cause birth defects

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Marijuana is a mind-altering (psychoactive) drug, produced by the Cannabis sativa plant.

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Emits a significant amount of biogenic volatile organic compounds, which could cause air quality issues.

Users tend to have distorted perceptions of reality

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Mental illness

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Heavier and more frequent doses can cause long-term changes in the brain.

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Illicit Drugs

Affects the users relationship

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Various heart conditions

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increased heart rate
high blood pressure
heart attack
collapsed veins
irregular heartbeat

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Fertilizers uses to grow drugs like cannabis contaminates the water and soil.

Respiratory problems

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lung disease
bronchitis
slow breathing
emphysema

anger management issue

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Drug addiction can cause domestic violence feelings of frustration, anger and resentment.

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Drugs can interfere with a person’s ability to make smart decisions.

Sustained ground-water pumping.

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Reduces water in streams and lakes, or land subsidence.

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Physical Effects

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Young adults aged 18 to 25 had the highest percentage of marijuana users (34.5%), followed by adults aged 26 and older (16.3%) and adolescents aged 12 to 17 (10.1%). (2020 NSDUH)

Addiction

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multiple behavioral problems

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Data

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UNODC showed the annual prevalence for marijuana is 3.5 percent, amphetamine-type stimulants 2.8 percent, and ecstasy . 01 percent of the population above 15 years of age.

Loss of Self Control

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Biodiversity loss

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