In recent years, more information has been uncovered about the effects of abortion on women.
Drug abuse is an increasing problem among post-abortive women.
A study by the Elliot Institute found that women who aborted their first pregnancy are nearly four times more likely to begin abusing drugs. Out of the women surveyed, the majority attributed their substance abuse to an attempt at coping with their abortion. From the statistics gathered in the study, it was concluded that 54,000 women begin to abuse drugs as a result of an abortion. The abuse of drugs is widely known to be destructive, both physically and emotionally. A related study of post-abortive women found that they are more likely to abuse drugs during subsequent pregnancies.