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Consequences of Drug Addiciton

There are severe physical, as well as mental consequences associated with drug addiction and alcoholism.  The more the individual uses drugs and alcohol, the guiltier he will feel, and the more depressed he will become. He will sacrifice his personal integrity, his relationships with friends and family, his job, his savings and anything else he may have in an attempt to get more drugs. His relationships and job performance will go drastically downhill.  He may even commit serious crimes to get what he needs for his next high.

In addition to the mental stress created by this unethical behavior, the drug addict's body has also adapted to the presence of the drugs. He will experience an overwhelming obsession with getting and using the drugs, and will do anything to avoid the resulting pain when withdrawing from them. This is when the new drug addict begins to experience drug cravings. He now seeks drugs both for the "pleasure" they give him and to avoid the mental and physical horrors of withdrawal. At this point, the drug addict is stuck in a vicious dwindling spiral. The drugs he abuses have changed him both physically and mentally.