18Apr 2022
Long-Term Effects of Drug and Alcohol Addiction
The liver, responsible for filtering toxins from the body, endures significant stress as it processes large amounts of harmful substances, leading to progressive conditions that impair its function. Such high-profile cases raise concerns about the long-term effects of substance abuse—even for those whose worst abuse may be decades behind them. This article will discuss concerns about long-term physical damage and the special vulnerabilities of people over 60, and will suggest ways to minimize the dangers. When chronic substance use occurs over a long period, these short-term physical effects may cause long-term changes to a person’s brain and body. Long-Term...
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