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How does substance abuse affect people's minds and bodies?
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Many ways: Mind : can effect concentration, focus, judgement, energy level, mood, appetite, sleep, delusions, hallucinations body:it can affect all body systems, heart, liver, lungs, hormones, joints, muscles, brain. Can cause withdrawal, seizures and death.
Answered 4/3/2016
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Various ways: To best answer your question, i urge you to explore the following website for accurate and updated information regarding substance abuse. http://www.drugabuse.gov/.
Answered 11/26/2016
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Chemistry: Everything you ingest affects your body and brain chemistry. In addition, people who abuse mood altering chemicals begin to adopt counterproductive behaviors. This is a downward spiral.
Answered 9/18/2013
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