Effects of drug and alcohol abuse upon pituitary-testicular function in adolescent males. Adolesc Health Care 1986; 7(1):28-33.Diamond F. , Ringenberg L. , Macdonald D. , Barnes J. , Hu CS , Duckett G. , Sweetland M. , Root A. Effects of drug and alcohol abuse upon pituitary-...
Drug and alcohol abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects on the brain. The chemicals or compounds which are used to cure certain diseases are known asdrugs. There are various categories of drugs like depressants and stimulants. Some of the d...
Alcohol and drugs have several adverse efcts on the individual, his family,and the society.Effects of alcohol:Effects on the individual: Alcohol has an adverse effect on the body of anindividual. When an individual consumcs excess alcohol, it causcs damageto the liver and the nervous system....
during their study time or sleep, had to take care of fellow drunken student, had claimed to be insulted, and had been injured; additionally, some college students suffered property damage, had been assaulted, and experienced sexual assault or rape (Alcohol and Drug Abuse on College Campuses, ...
Health Effects of Drug AbuseIn addition to the effects various drugs of abuse may have on specific organs of the body, many drugs produce global body changes such as dramatic changes in appetite and increases in body temperature, which may impact a variety of health conditions. Withdrawal from ...
Prenatal effects of alcohol abuse in humans and laboratory animals. In: Kissin B, Begleiter H, eds. The pathogenesis of alcoholism. New York: Plenum Publishing, 539-89.Streissguth, A.P., and J.C. Martin (1983)Prenatal effects of alcohol abuse in humans and laboratory animals. In: The ...
The physical damage caused by sustained alcohol abuse includes:1 Liver Damage Accumulation of fat in the liver Cirrhosis – heavy scarring of the liver prevents blood flow; usually fatal Alcoholic hepatitis – swelling of liver cells, causing blockage; sometimes fatal ...
What are the benefits of reading these drug quotes? Stepping away from a life of drug abuse is no easy feat. Loving (and supporting) someone with a substance abuse problem can challenge many families. These drug quotes will: help you understand the effect that drugs have on the user and ...
Understand the physical effects of alcohol consumption. Learn about the long-term effects of alcohol abuse and about different alcohol effects on...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines drug abuse as, “ It becomes drug abuse when people use illegal drugs or use legal drugs inappropriately.” This may include; the repeated uses of drugs to produce pleasure, alleviates stress, and/or alters or avoids reality. The perception...