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Getting Familiar with the Side
Effects of Commonly Abused Drugs
■ Cannabis
– Also called skunk, weed, dope, pot, hash, and marijuana,
cannabis is known for causing a state of relaxation. It can
cause altered perception and lead to low blood pressure
and increased heart rate. Besides making you feel relaxed
and happy, it can also cause anxiety, lethargy, and
psychosis. If you have a family history of mental illness, you
are likely to experience severe reactions after taking
cannabis. Its use is also linked to schizophrenia and other
mental health problems. It can also cause lung diseases,
such as chronic bronchitis and asthma. Its excessive use
may also result in tongue, mouth, or throat cancer.
■ Cocaine
– Also called Charlie, blow, coke, powder cocaine, and crack,
cocaine can make you have increased energy. Its use may
make you feel confident, awake, and less inhibited. You will
eventually experience a nasty come down that makes you
feel unwell. It can also over-stimulate your heart and central
nervous system, which in turn can lead to brain
hemorrhage, seizure, heart attack, and stroke. Taking
cocaine during pregnancy can lead to a miscarriage. Its use
is also linked to mental health issues, such as paranoia,
anxiety, and psychosis. When snorted, cocaine can damage
the lining of the nasal passage.