What does addiction do to my body over time?

Drug addiction can affect many areas of the body depending on the type and duration of the drug. Severe and life-threatening damage of the cardiovascular and nervous system are common if treatment is not initiated early enough.

Heavy alcohol use damages the body over time, and causes liver disease, stroke, and puts the person at a much higher risk for certain kinds of cancer.

It should never be considered too late to treat addiction, or the physical problems associated with long-term use.

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How do I know if my loved one is addicted? Can’t I just cut back a little? Why can’t my loved one just stop taking drugs on their own? What does addiction do to my body over time? What are the signs of addiction? How does addiction affect my brain? What are the stages leading to addiction? Can I be addicted if I receive my medication from a physician? If alcoholism is a disease, why can’t I just take a pill to cure it? What signs should I look if my teenager is using drugs? My wife is pregnant… how is taking drugs and drinking affecting our baby? How does addiction affect the family? My loved one says he/she is too busy for treatment…what do I say to him/her?

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