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It isn’t a pretty thing to talk
about, but drug use and abuse can be doing a lot more than just
getting you high. Your blood pressure can be severely impacted
by drug use, and this is not limited to illegal drugs.
Any kind of drug can have a
huge impact on your blood pressure. Even if you are getting the
right amount of exercise and eating well, you may be hurting
your body if you are using drugs.
When you use recreational drugs
or use prescription medications inappropriately, it can damage
your organs and tissues. Some will cause your blood pressure to
increase, and others might cause it to drop in an unhealthy
fashion.
An unhealthy blood pressure may
increase your risk for many types of health problems. Your body
may not heal well after an injury, or it may take longer to
recover after being sick.
Continued inappropriate drug
use and abuse can result in many devastating health effects due
to blood pressure changes. Amongst the most severe
repercussions is heart failure.
If you are taking steps to
improve your health and your blood pressure, remember that drugs
take many forms. Tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine are common
substances that qualify as drugs and affect blood pressure. It
is wise to learn about any substance you put in your body before
partaking in it.
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