Drug addiction’s harmful effects never choose age and gender

Drug addiction’s harmful effects never choose age and gender
(The drug affects everyone differently)

Drug addiction is a harmful habit that affects the human body, regardless of age or gender. Consumption of drugs without a prescription has detrimental effects and can lead to death. The addiction to drugs never chooses age and gender the effects of addiction to drug act differently.

Prenatal Drug Exposure

When a pregnant woman takes narcotic drugs, it poses significant risks to the health of the fetus. These risks can lead to various long-term effects on the newborn baby. Some of the health issues related to drug use during pregnancy include:

Premature babies
Potential damage to the fetus
The child may be born with a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
The child may be born with Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
The child may be born with Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder ( ARND)
Shows many physical deformities
Reduced cognitive function
Increased risk of seizures
Effects on memory
Effects on emotion and behavior
Risk of Facial abnormalities
Smaller Head circumference etc.

Drugs effects on various Age Groups

Infants

The infant’s body can be affected by the mother’s high consumption of narcotics and sedative drugs during pregnancy.

Poor learning and concentration
Risk of depression higher activity
increased anxiety
loss of memory
smaller head circumferences
Different types of behavioral issues
low birth weight
Hyperactive in nature
cognitive impairments
Effect on heart
Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) etc.

Teenagers

During the teenage years, the body undergoes numerous changes due to hormonal fluctuations during puberty. These changes can lead to various reasons for experimenting with or abusing drugs. Some of the reasons for drug abuse during this stage include seeking fun, enjoying time with friends, curiosity, and more. The effects of drug abuse during this stage include:

Depression
Shows violent behavior
Mood swings
Lower in Academic performance
loss of interest in activities
Misuse of money
problems related to learning
Risk of Bloodborne Disease
Problems related to road accidents
Brain Damage
Sexual desire
Sexual Assault related problems like teen pregnancy, unprotected sex, sex with a stranger
Risk of STD i.e. Sexual Transmitted Disease
Suicidal Thoughts
Risk of social problems
Inhibit the development of perceptual abilities.
Delayed Puberty
Reduced growth potential
Shows effects on the reproductive system etc.

Adults

The consumption of drugs among adults differs from other age groups due to the burden of job responsibilities, family issues, domestic problems, and social life challenges. This stage of life often involves significant mental and physical stress. As a result, the effects of drug use in this age group include:

Mental Health Issues
Aggression is shown in nature.
Mental Disorder
Various health issues like paranoia, hallucination, etc.
Anxiety
Higher risk of unintentional injuries
Accidents-related problems
Domestic violence
The immune system becomes weak.
Changes in appetite
Damage to liver
Lungs-related disease
Nausea
Abdominal pain etc.

Elders

Elders experience drug effects four times more than younger individuals due to differences in body tolerance. Some drug effects include:

Blurred vision
Failure of liver and kidney
Anticholinergic effects
Heart failure
Dry mouth
Problem of constipation
Difficulty in urination
Bodyweight related problems
Blood pressure-related problems
Memory impairment etc.

Comparison of the effects of drugs on Gender (sex)

Both men and women have distinct differences in drug consumption due to biological and sociological factors. Biologically, one primary difference between men and women is the production of hormones (chemical messengers) like testosterone and estrogen, which play important roles in the effects of drugs on men and women.

Women’s metabolism shows a faster and more active response to drugs than men. Women typically have a higher level of body fat than men, leading to a longer period of drug absorption in women’s bodies. Women also absorb drugs more quickly than men due to lower stomach acidity.

Gender-based research has found that drugs remain in women’s livers for a longer period than in men, contributing to a higher presence of liver-related diseases in women.

Additionally, the lower binding capacity of protein in women’s blood compared to men’s leads to a greater risk of adverse drug side effects in women.

Sociologically, women are more sensitive than men, experiencing chronic pain and depression more frequently. Women are more likely to depend on lower drug levels than men and tend to experience more cravings and a higher likelihood of drug relapse.

Effects of drugs on women

Loss of control of their bodies
osteoporosis
Breast and other cancer
Neurological effect
Hepatitis C
Sexually transmitted diseases like HIV/AIDS
Psychoactive effect of Ecstasy
Jaw Clenching
Loss of Appetite
Risk of Tuberculosis and pneumonia
Mental Health issues
Insomnia
Issues related Mensural Cycle and Menopause
Problems related to Fertility and Pregnancy
Family issues like Divorce
Panic attacks, Anxiety, and Depression, etc.

Effects of drugs on men

Loss of appetite
Difficulty in breathing
Difficult to speech
Liver and kidney-related problems
Cardiac arrest
Depression
Become a Bank corrupt
Create Domestic violence
Problems related to both hypertension and hypotension
Excess of urination
Creator of Disturbance related to society
Dislike by everyone
Smelly body
Effect on body posture etc.

Abusing drugs is extremely harmful, regardless of age or gender. Drugs can ruin lives and tear families apart. They have negative effects on mental, physical, and emotional health. It’s important to stay away from drugs and avoid getting addicted to them.

Kiranjeet Kaur (Biotechnologist)

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