Drug Use and Effects

Drug Use and Effects

Drug use has both short term and long-term effects. The effects of drugs depend on how much is taken, the type of drug, individual health, among other factors. Drug use is attributed to various factors such as recreational, experimenting, peer pressure, and mental health disorders. The rate of drug consumption is a major factor in determining its effects on a person. Drugs have effects on the brain as well as the body. Some effects can extend even after quitting drugs and cause permanent damage to individuals mental and physical health.

There are different ways of taking drugs including inhalation, ingestion, and injection. The immediate effects depend on how one takes the drug. For example, injection has an immediate effect on the brain while ingestion has a delayed effect. Short-term effects include body weakness, change in blood pressure, loss of appetite and change in heart rate (Soma 53). One-time overdose can even cause death. Long-term effects include heart disease, cancer, Lang disease, stroke, Mental illness, Hepatitis among others. Misuse of drugs triggers the dopamine effect, which eventually leads to addiction. In addition, the use of drugs has indirect effects such as infant’s health, financial problems, injuries and violence (Melendez & Bourne 60). How one manages these effects depends on the ability to change, their decision-making, those they interact with and ability to handle stress.

Use of drugs has both positive and negative effects, all which depend on different factors. Individuals who fall for drug addiction have trouble quitting and reversing the effects. Effects of drugs are treatable depending on the person’s health, consumption period, type of drug and their decision-making. Some long-term effects such as cancer are permanent and may eventually lead to death.