The lung effects of illicit drugs
Illicit drugs use is a real public health issue, especially among young people. The totality of the drugs harmful effects on the body is difficult to quantify, especially because of poor epidemiological data and ethical concerns about the inclusion of consumers in clinical trials. However, health pr...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Balkan Medical Union
2018-04-01
|
| Series: | Archives of the Balkan Medical Union |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://umbalk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/13.THE-LUNG-EFFECTS-OF-ILLICIT-DRUGS.pdf |
| Summary: | Illicit drugs use is a real public health issue, especially among young people. The totality of the drugs harmful effects on the body is difficult to quantify, especially because of poor epidemiological data and ethical concerns about the inclusion of consumers in clinical trials. However, health professionals need to be alert to identify, report and fight drug-related pathology. This article aims to draw attention to the lung pathology induced by the consumption of some of the most commonly used illicit drugs: cocaine, heroin and cannabis. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 1584-9244 2558-815X |