Harmful effects of drug and alcohol …

The immediate adverse effects of drugs and alcohol abuse are manifested in the form of reckless behavior, vandalism and violence. Excessive doses of drugs may lead to coma and death due to respiratory failure, heart failure or cerebral hemorrhage. A combination of drugs or their intake along with alcohol generally results in overdosing and even deaths.
Effect on Society and family: There may even be some far reaching implications of drug / alcohol abuse. If a abuser is unable to get money to buy drugs/ alcohol he / she may turn to stealing. The adverse effects are just not restricted to the person who is using drugs or alcohol. At times, a drug / alcohol addict becomes the cause of mental and financial distress to his / her entire family and friends.
Effects of intravenous drug administration: Those who take drugs intravenously (direct injection into the vein using a needle and syringe), are much more likely to acquire serious infections like AIDS and hepatitis B.
Long term implications of Alcohol Abuse : The use of alcohol during adolescence may also have long term effects. It could lead to heavy drinking in adulthood. The chronic use of drugs and alcohol damages nervous system and liver (cirrhosis).
The use of drugs and alcohol during pregnancy is also known to adversely affect the foetus.
Implications of Performance enhancement drugs on athletes: The side effects of the use of anabolic steroids in females include masculinisation (features like males), increased aggressiveness, mood swings, depression, abnormal menstrual cycles, excessive hair growth on the face and body, enlargement of ********, deepening of voice. In males it includes acne, increased aggressiveness, mood swings, depression, reduction of size of the testicles, decreased sperm production, potential for kidney and liver dysfunction, breast enlargement premature baldness, enlargement of the prostate gland. In the adolescent male or female, severe facial and body acne, and premature closure of the growth centres of the long bones may result in stunted growth.