NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MISUSING OR ABUSING DRUGS

Abusing and misusing drugs have a negative effect on our physical health and also on our mental health. Below are the following effects of this:

Mental health disorders

Drug abuse can exacerbate or heighten the risk of mental illnesses like sadness and anxiety.

Drug dependence

Teens who abuse drugs have a higher risk of developing a serious addiction later in life.

Changes in school performance

Substance use can result in a decline in academic performance.

Poor judgement

 Teenage drug use is associated with poor judgement in social and personal interactions. 

Sexual activity

  Drug use is associated with high-risk sexual activity, unsafe sex and unplanned pregnancy. 

Changes in school performance

  Substance use can result in a decline in academic performance.