Illegal drugs are dangerous and damage your heart, plain and simple. However, many people dispute that fact. Dissenters say that drugs are “safe” to use and that parents are just “paranoid” about drug abuse. For those who do not agree that most drugs do hurt the heart, give them the facts.
A very detailed article hosted by NBC and iVillage details how marijuana, meth, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and other drugs cause heart related diseases and problems that are often life-threatening. Not only is this a great resource of information, but you can rest assured that it is medically accurate because three doctors have reviewed it.
According to the article, crystal meth overdoses can cause a heart attack. Ecstasy makes it harder for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Cocaine use causes several different kinds of heart problems, including Hypertension, Endocarditis, and Thrombosis. Using heroin can lead to blood clots or collapsed veins. It’s yet another reminder that drugs are chemicals that have an impact on how our bodies function.
