Substance Abuse

Substance abuse refers to the overindulgence in a non-medically indicated drug or toxin such as alcohol, and tobacco, leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical health or mental health, or the welfare of others. Substance abuse may lead to addiction or substance dependence.

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There are the toxic effects on body tissues, but also the social consequences to consider. For many the disruption of their personal lives can be more obvious than their deteriorating health. Continued use of recreational drugs can result in failure to meet work, family, or school obligations, interpersonal conflicts, or legal problems.

The most common and legal substances that are abused regularly in the UK are tobacco and alcohol. People cite many reasons for smoking, including pleasure, improved performance, relaxation and weight control . The primary addicting substance in cigarettes is nicotine. But cigarette smoke contains thousands of other chemicals that also damage health. Hazards include heart disease , cancer and stroke.

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Abuse of alcohol is on the rise in Britain . It is a socially acceptable drug but the dangers it can cause should never be underestimated. Alcohol lessens your inhibitions, slurs speech, and decreases muscle control and coordination, and may lead to alcoholism. In addition to the direct effects of excess alcohol and other substances, many users also find themselves faced with mental health issues, the most common being depression. Many depressed people also turn to drinking or recreational drug taking to excess to give short-term relief of depression, only to find that drugs don't help.

Physically speaking, substance abuse has a significant impact on the body's system. Sexual difficulties will almost certainly be one of the consequences of any problem with substance abuse. For men, this most commonly manifests itself as erectile dysfunction (ED) , and can be present even when they are sober. As long-standing alcoholism can cause various hormone problems, there can often be an effect upon the libido of men and women.

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