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Intravenous Drug Use: Risks, Signs & Treatment Options

Transmission of these pathogens often occurs due to improper and unhygienic handling of needles. As a person becomes addicted, the need to use becomes so intense that they disregard their health. This behavior increases the risk that a pathogen will be transmitted by blood-to-blood contact. While necrotizing fasciitis is rare, it is a serious and …

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Harmful Interactions National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA

When taken at typical doses for conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Adderall doesn’t usually cause a feeling of being high. The largest group abusing these drugs is full-time college students. Students may use the drugs in an effort to perform better in school and reduce their need to sleep. Dextroamphetamine High Blood …

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