More than 25,000 people die each year from drug-related accidents or health problems. With most drugs it is probable that users will develop psychological and physical dependence. Long-term effects of alcohol abuse include damage to the live, heart and brain, ulcers, gastritis, malnutrition, delirium tremens and cancer. Anabolic Steroids - seriously affect the liver, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. Can cause sterility in males and females, as well as impotency in males.
Depressants combined with alcohol can be lethal.
Effects include dilated pupils, increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite, hallucinations, paranoia, seizures, and death due to cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. May result in self-inflicted injuries, impaired coordination, dulled senses, incoherent speech, depression, anxiety, violent behavior, paranoia, hallucinations, increased heart rate and blood pressure, convulsions, coma, and heart and lung failure. May also cause paranoia and psychosis. Marijuana smoke contains more cancer-causing agents than tobacco smoke. Combined with alcohol, marijuana can produce a dangerous multiplied effect.