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c. Legal Problems: Common issues can stem from possessing illegal substances, stealing to support the addiction, or driving while under the influence.

d. Financial Strain: Spending money on drugs can lead to debt, money issues, and engaging in illegal activities for funds.

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a. Relationships: Damaged relationships with family and friends due to behavioral changes, broken trust, and social isolation.

b. Academic/Work Performance: Declining performance, absenteeism, and potential loss of employment or dropping out of school.

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d. Behavioral Changes: Effects include impaired judgment, increased impulsivity and aggression, mood swings, and loss of self-control.

3. Social, Legal,and Financial Effects. The consequences of substance abuse often extend beyond health problems and affect other areas of life

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b. Cognitive Impairment: Chronic use can lead to problems with attention, learning, memory, and decision-making, which may persist even after abstinence.

c. Mental Health Conditions: Substance abuse is strongly linked to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, paranoia

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2. Mental and Neurological Effects
Drugs interfere with the brain's communication pathways, particularly the reward system, leading to functional changes that make quitting difficult.

a. Brain Chemistry and Function: Repeated drug use alters nerve cells and neurotransmitters

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d. Other Physical Issues: May include severe dental problems ("meth mouth"), weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and a weakened immune system, increasing susceptibility to general illness and infection.

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c. Liver and Kidneys: Chronic alcohol or drug use puts a strain on the liver and kidneys, potentially leading to liver diseases like cirrhosis or kidney failure.

d.Infectious Diseases: Sharing needles for injection drug use increases the risk of contracting such as HIV and Hbb

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a. Cardiovascular System: Increased risk of abnormal heart rates, high blood pressure, heart attacks, and stroke.

b. Respiratory System: Smoking substances like tobacco or cannabis can lead to chronic bronchitis, lung infections, and lung cancer.

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These effects vary based on the substance used, the amount taken, and the individual's overall health.

1. Physical Health Effects:
Long-term substance abuse can damage almost every organ in the body and increase the risk of chronic illnesses.

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EFFECT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN INDIVIDUAL.

Substance abuse significantly affects an individual by causing a wide range of physical and mental health problems, impairing judgment and decision-making, and leading to social, legal, and financial issues.

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STIGMATIZATION.
Stigmatization is the unfair labeling, stereotyping, and devaluation of individuals or groups due to a specific characteristic (like illness, background, or behavior), leading to prejudice, exclusion, and discrimination.
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As of January 2025, approximately 14.3 million Nigerians, or 14.4% of the population aged 15 to 64, are involved in drug abuse, significantly exceeding the global average of 5.5%.

References
WHO
UNODC

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