Effects of long term drug abuse on the mind and body?

Question by shybutdaring7: Effects of long term drug abuse on the mind and body?
What are some effects associated with long term drug abuse on the mind and body. Specifically in a female who began abusing at a young age.
Thank you.

Best answer:

Answer by psychosid
depends what drug

Answer by Gina F
Infertility, heart problems. Memory loss, learning disability. Inferior genes passed onto children. Mental and emotional problems.

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