Kyle+Moore--Drug+Addiction+FAQs

Q) What are some of the effects of drug use? //A) Drug use can cause Tachycardia (Increased heart rate), Hypothermia, clumsiness, addiction and impulsive behaviors. // Q) Which drugs are most commonly abused? //A) The most common drugs that people use and become addicted to are marijuana, cocaine, LSD, Methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy and tobacco. // Q) Why would people use drugs? //A) Many people start to use drugs because they see other people doing them and think it’s cool. They also help relax and so this would encourage people to use more and more substances. // Q) How do drugs affect behavior? // A) Drugs cause addiction, emotional problems, dangerous behavior and crimes. // Q) Which drug is the most dangerous? //A) Heroin is the most dangerous drug because it acts on the body immediately. By taking heroin people can get infections from needles severe brain damage collapsed organs, and liver problems. The body is damaged more and more and starts requiring more heroin to get high which also causes many problems. //



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