1(800) 615-1067Substance abuse can have a wide range of effects on a person’s life, including physical, emotional, and social consequences. Some of the ways substance abuse can affect a person include:
Physical health problems: Substance abuse can cause a wide range of physical health problems, including liver disease, heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.
Mental health problems: Substance abuse can lead to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
Addiction: Substance abuse can lead to addiction, which is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite negative consequences.
Relationship problems: Substance abuse can damage relationships with family, friends, and romantic partners.
Financial problems: Substance abuse can lead to financial problems, including job loss and debt.
Legal problems: Substance abuse can lead to legal problems such as arrests, fines, and imprisonment.
Social isolation: Substance abuse can lead to social isolation as a person’s drug use becomes more important than other activities and relationships in their life.
Overdose: Substance abuse can increase the risk of overdose, which can be fatal.