EDUCATION

Consequences of heroin

How does heroin affect our health ?

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PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCES OF HEROIN

• External appearance

The first time Vein has been arrested for possession of heroin at the age of 28, in 2010. Until 2013. he has been arrested 6 more times, again because of heroin and cocaine.

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During four and a half years that have passed since Mary's first arrest at the age of 18 in 2009, until February this year, this girl has been repeatedly caught for possession of cocaine, heroin, Xanax ... During this time, she lost almost 20 kg.

• External appearance

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• Teeth • Complexion• Weight loss• Eye bags

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Withdrawal syndromeWith physical dependence body gets used to the presence of narcotics, and if the use of narcotics is reduced or stopped, an addict is experiencing withdrawal symptoms which are characterized by:

• restlessness • nervousness , extreme irritability • cravings for narcotics • pain in bones and muscles • nausea • urge to vomit • diarrhea • insomnia • hot & cold waves • arms and legs twitching

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Collapsed veins

Abscesses and soft tissue infections, ulcers, possible sepsis complications. In particular, frequent infections at the injection site occur in form of subcutaneous abscess, striking traces of burning veins or swollen and blue hands due to circulation difficulties.

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Infectious diseases – HIV, Hepatitis

In addition to bacterial infections, due to use of non-sterile needles , syringes, and risky behavior, transfer of infectious diseases is possible. Heroin addicts are at a higher risk for Hepatitis C and B which attacks the liver and the HIV virus which attacks the immune system.

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Pulmonary diseases, liver, kidney and brain damage

Pulmonary diseases include various types of pneumonia and tuberculosis which may occur due to addicts poor health condition and the depressive effects of heroin on respiratory system.

Liver, kidney and brain damage, blood vessel occlusion that can lead to several complications and death. These problems occur because of toxic impurities mixed with narcotics in order to increase the weight.

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Overdose and death High dose of narcotics reaches the brain and cannot be eliminated by existing physiological body capacities . Respiration is compromised as well as maintenance of blood preasure, heart rate and regulation of body temperature. In one word, all vital functions of the body are being endangered and can cause death.

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Psychological consequences of drug abuse

Psychological functions damage • Poor concentration and memory • Thinking is difficult and slow • Intelligence and previous knowledge declines • Mood changes • Volition(will) and drive decrease

Depression Depression is often a problem. It can be very intense with suicidal ideas or transient. Addicts often take narcotics in order to decrease depression which leads to opposite effects. It actually increases it and an addict finds himself in a vicious circle.

- Negative impact on a person’s character- Nervousness, tension

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SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES

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1. Family consequences

• Disrupted communication (arguments , avoiding conversation, ignoring the problem)• Emotional relationships in family become unstable• Family falls into growing financial problems • Disrupted family roles • Problems with social connections

• Early separation from family• Arguments• Physical violence • Coming home late or not coming for a few days• Failing to fulfill current family obligation • Secrecy• Destructive behavior• Money disappearance and other valuable things from home• Irresponsibility, insincerity, lies and manipulations of other family members.• Self-retreat, or retreat to your room• Inconsequence

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2. CRIMINAL CONSEQUENCES

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• Stealing things from home and the nearest surroundings • Selling personal things• Theft of jewelry, clothes, cars… in order to sell it at lower price or change it directly to drugs • Drug trafficking – Dealing drugs • Prostitution • Direct drug theft