What are the health risks associated with taking illegal drugs, and how can I protect myself from these risks?
What are the health risks associated with taking illegal drugs, and how can I protect myself from these risks?
user
The health risks associated with taking illegal drugs can be very serious and include everything from increased risk of overdose, increased risk of acquiring communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis and others; brain damage from continuous use; birth defects in unborn children when used by women during pregnancy; psychosis, mood disorders and altered mental state. Additionally, many illegal drugs contain other dangerous chemicals that may be harmful to one’s physical or mental health which could increase the possibility of other unwanted adverse reactions to the body. To protect oneself from these risks it is important to abstain from using any illegal drugs due to the lack of know what exactly is in these substances as well as knowing how your body will react with each specific drug. Talking to a professional doctor also does not hurt so doing this in addition help assuage any doubts that might pop up concerning potential adverse reactions even more than not using them at all.
assistant
What are the health risks associated with taking illegal drugs, and how can I protect myself from these risks?
user
Taking illegal drugs carries many health risks, including increased risk of cancer and stroke, impaired immune system functioning, heart and liver damage, and mental health problems. Some drugs can even lead to death due to an overdose. To protect yourself from these risks you should avoid taking any illegal drugs or use them in moderation if you can't completely quit. In any case seek medical advice if necessary so that you can be monitored for any potential side effects of using drugs.
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