The Basics of Addiction:Drugs of Abuse

Susanne Smoller

L-RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW

Training and Organizational Development Consultant

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CNS DEPRESSANTSCNS DEPRESSANTS – Drugs – Drugs that depress the overall that depress the overall functioning of the Central functioning of the Central Nervous System (CNS) to Nervous System (CNS) to induce sedation, muscle induce sedation, muscle relaxation, and drowsinessrelaxation, and drowsiness**..

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Alcohol is also known as:Alcohol is also known as:

Some effects of alcohol are: Some effects of alcohol are:

ALCOHOLALCOHOLALCOHOLALCOHOL

BoozeBooze

JuiceJuice

SauceSauce

GrogGrog

PissPiss

Nausea/VomitingNausea/Vomiting

Blurred VisionBlurred Vision

UnconsciousnessUnconsciousness

Impaired Motor SkillsImpaired Motor Skills

Slurred SpeechSlurred Speech

Loss of InhibitionsLoss of Inhibitions

BARBITURATES Barbiturates are also known as: Barbiturates are also known as:

DownersDowners BarbsBarbs SleepersSleepers

StumblersStumblers Red DevilsRed Devils RainbowsRainbows

Barbiturates are most often consumed to get Barbiturates are most often consumed to get “high”.“high”.

Barbiturates can cause:Barbiturates can cause:

Barbiturates are prescribed to treat:Barbiturates are prescribed to treat:AnxietyAnxietyDepressionDepressionEpilepsyEpilepsyInsomniaInsomniaAlcohol and Other Drug (AOD) WithdrawalAlcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Withdrawal

SleepinessSleepiness Nausea/DizzinessNausea/Dizziness Impaired SensesImpaired Senses Lack of MotivationLack of Motivation Loss of Sexual DriveLoss of Sexual Drive

Irregular MenstruationIrregular Menstruation

VertigoVertigo

ComaComa

DeathDeath

BARBITURATES

KETAMINEKETAMINEKETAMINEKETAMINE

Ketamine can be ingested several different Ketamine can be ingested several different ways:ways:

InjectedInjected SnortedSnorted SmokedSmoked Orally – In a pill or Orally – In a pill or liquid formliquid form

Ketamine is also called:Ketamine is also called:

KK Kit KatKit Kat Special KSpecial K Super AcidSuper Acid

KETAMINE SIDE EFFECTSKETAMINE SIDE EFFECTS Chronic DepressionChronic Depression High Blood PressureHigh Blood Pressure Muscle Rigidity Muscle Rigidity Respiratory DistressRespiratory Distress Paralysis Paralysis Stroke Stroke Heart Attack Heart Attack Death Death ““K-HoleK-Hole”” – Slang for the – Slang for the

near-death or out-of-body near-death or out-of-body experience that Ketamine experience that Ketamine causes.causes.

OPIATESOPIATESOPIATESOPIATES

Opiates are drugs that are derived from the Poppy Plant and are Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants.

The most common opiates are:OpiumHeroinMorphineCodeine

Opiates are known by several different names: Smack Smack Smack Smack Chiva Chiva Chiva Chiva

Morf Morf Morf Morf H H H H

Soapium Soapium Soapium Soapium FlowerFlower FlowerFlower

Poppy Poppy Poppy Poppy Hazel Hazel Hazel Hazel

Snorted – Because of the high potency of heroin today, more and more users are snorting the drug.

Injected – Injecting opiates, specifically heroin, is still the choice ingestion method. Many addicts choose to inject the drug because of the quick and powerful onset of the effects. Users can inject the drug directly into the blood stream or the muscle tissue.

Smoked –Opiates are often smoked on top of marijuana. This is known as “snow capping”. Eaten – All opiates can

be consumed orally. Many prescription pain killers on the market today are opiates.

How are Opiates Consumed?

Nausea/VomitingNausea/Vomiting

ConstipationConstipation

Itchy SkinItchy Skin

SleepinessSleepiness

Loss of Sex DriveLoss of Sex Drive

Altered Mental ProcessAltered Mental Process Absence of StressAbsence of Stress

Overdose/DeathOverdose/Death Impaired VisionImpaired Vision

Collapsed VeinsCollapsed Veins

Menstrual IrregularitiesMenstrual Irregularities

Liver DamageLiver Damage

Kidney DamageKidney Damage

Lung DamageLung Damage

Brain DamageBrain Damage

Immune System Immune System DamageDamage

Opiates Side Effects

Side effects of Opioids

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Needle Use InfectionsNeedle Use InfectionsAbscessesAbscesses

SepticemiaSepticemia

Cotton feverCotton fever

Hepatitis B & CHepatitis B & C

EndocarditisEndocarditis

EmbolismEmbolism

HIV & AIDSHIV & AIDS

OXYCONTIN Oxycontin is a synthetic opium

derivative that is available by prescription.

Oxycontin is an extremely potent pain killer that comes in time release tablets that last for up to twelve hours.

Oxycontin is prescribed to cancer patients and chronic pain suffers to help in managing pain.

Oxycontin has been linked to overdose deaths Oxycontin has been linked to overdose deaths nationwide. In addition to overdose, some serious nationwide. In addition to overdose, some serious side effects are:side effects are:

SeizuresSeizures

Muscle Weakness/AchesMuscle Weakness/Aches FeverFever

Nausea/VomitingNausea/Vomiting Breathing DifficultiesBreathing Difficulties

Chest painsChest pains

Oxycontin is also called:Oxycontin is also called: OCsOCs OxycoffinsOxycoffins

XYsXYs OxycottonOxycotton

OXYCONTIN

GHB GHB, or Gamma Hydroxylbuteric acid, is GHB, or Gamma Hydroxylbuteric acid, is

a central nervous system (CNS) a central nervous system (CNS) depressant that sometimes causes depressant that sometimes causes hallucinations. hallucinations.

GHB is usually found as a clear liquid GHB is usually found as a clear liquid with a slightly salty taste, but can also be with a slightly salty taste, but can also be found as a small tablet or capsule, all of found as a small tablet or capsule, all of which dissolve quickly in liquid. which dissolve quickly in liquid.

GHB usually is sold by capful or GHB usually is sold by capful or teaspoon, also known as a “dose”.teaspoon, also known as a “dose”.

GHBGHBGHBGHB

GHB is also known as:GHB is also known as: Georgia Home BoyGeorgia Home Boy Liquid XLiquid X

Gamma XGamma X GookGook

FantasyFantasy Grievous Bodily HarmGrievous Bodily Harm

The side effects of GHB depend on the amount The side effects of GHB depend on the amount consumed and can be felt within one hour of consumed and can be felt within one hour of ingestion:ingestion: Dizziness/NauseaDizziness/Nausea

Reduced InhibitionsReduced Inhibitions GrogginessGrogginess

Slurred SpeechSlurred Speech

Coma/DeathComa/Death

Vertigo/Sight ProblemsVertigo/Sight Problems

ROHYPNOL Rohypnol (chemical name – fluritzrazepam) is

a CNS Depressant that is more than ten times as strong as Valium.

Rohypnol belongs to the benzodiazepines family, which also includes drugs such as Valium, Librium, and Xanax.

Rohypnol is known as a “Date Rape Drug” due to its association with sexual assaults.

Rohypnol is almost always ingested orally in either the pill form or dissolved in a beverage, but is sometimes ground up and snorted.

ROHYPNOLROHYPNOLROHYPNOLROHYPNOL

Rohypnol is sometimes also called:Rohypnol is sometimes also called: RoophiesRoophies Forget Me DrugForget Me Drug RoachRoach

RopeRope CirclesCircles RibRib

AmnesiaAmnesia

DisinhibitionDisinhibition

Aggressive BehaviorAggressive Behavior

Slurred SpeechSlurred Speech Dizziness/NauseaDizziness/Nausea

Blackouts (can Blackouts (can last 8-24 hours)last 8-24 hours)

Respiratory DistressRespiratory Distress DeathDeath

OverdoseOverdose

There are several side effects associated with There are several side effects associated with Rohypnol Rohypnol use:use:

CNS STIMULANTS:DRUGS THAT INCREASE THE CHEMICAL AND ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY OF THE CENTRAL

NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) AND MAKE THE USER MORE ALERT, ACTIVE, ANXIOUS, RESTLESS

AND IN, GENERAL, MORE STIMULATED THAN NORMAL*.

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Amphetamines are generally a white or Amphetamines are generally a white or off-white powder that can be ingested off-white powder that can be ingested orally, orally, snorted, or injected.snorted, or injected.

The side effects of amphetamine abuse The side effects of amphetamine abuse can include:can include:

Dizziness/NauseaDizziness/Nausea Irregular HeartbeatIrregular Heartbeat Chronic AnxietyChronic Anxiety

Decreased AppetiteDecreased Appetite Loss of CoordinationLoss of Coordination Brain DamageBrain Damage

Coma/DeathComa/Death Chronic PsychosisChronic Psychosis Body TremorsBody Tremors

AMPHETAMINES

Amphetamines are powerful stimulants that Amphetamines are powerful stimulants that increase activity in the Central Nervous System increase activity in the Central Nervous System (CNS), or speed up the way the human body (CNS), or speed up the way the human body works.works.

Amphetamines are drugs that induce false Amphetamines are drugs that induce false feelings of power, strength, self-assertion and feelings of power, strength, self-assertion and enhanced motivation.enhanced motivation.

Amphetamines are also known as: Amphetamines are also known as: SpeedSpeed JolliesJollies Black BeautiesBlack Beauties

Wake UpsWake Ups BenniesBennies CrystalCrystal

AMPHETAMINES

METHAMPHETAMINE Methamphetamine is a powerful, synthetic Methamphetamine is a powerful, synthetic

Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant. Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant. Methamphetamine is generally a white or off-Methamphetamine is generally a white or off-

white powder that can be ingested several white powder that can be ingested several different ways: different ways: Orally – In a pill form Orally – In a pill form Snorted – This can cause severe damage to the interior Snorted – This can cause severe damage to the interior

and exterior of the nose. and exterior of the nose. Intravenously - The methamphetamine can be injected intoIntravenously - The methamphetamine can be injected into

either the blood stream or the muscle tissue either the blood stream or the muscle tissue Smoked – Methamphetamine is sometimes smoked by Smoked – Methamphetamine is sometimes smoked by

itself or on top of marijuana. itself or on top of marijuana.

Methamphetamine is also known as:Methamphetamine is also known as: IceIce MethMeth CrystalCrystal Crystal MethCrystal Meth

The side effects of methamphetamine are so The side effects of methamphetamine are so serious that they can effect the abuser for the rest of serious that they can effect the abuser for the rest of their life:their life: Anxiety/Panic AttacksAnxiety/Panic Attacks

Chronic DepressionChronic Depression

Kidney DisordersKidney Disorders

Lung DisordersLung Disorders

Immune System DamageImmune System Damage

Birth DefectsBirth Defects

Severe Psychological Severe Psychological ProblemsProblems

StrokeStroke

DeathDeath

METHAMPHETAMINE

Cocaine is a bitter, white, odorless, Cocaine is a bitter, white, odorless, crystalline drug.crystalline drug.

Cocaine is a Schedule II drug and is Cocaine is a Schedule II drug and is classified as a CNS stimulant. classified as a CNS stimulant.

Cocaine is extracted and refined from the Cocaine is extracted and refined from the Coca Plant, which is grown primarily in the Coca Plant, which is grown primarily in the Andean region of South America.Andean region of South America.

Cocaine is also known as:Cocaine is also known as:

DustDust

SnowSnow CrackCrack CokeCoke

Candy Candy BlowBlow

COCAINE

COCAINECOCAINECOCAINECOCAINE The side effects of cocaine use can be The side effects of cocaine use can be

extremely dangerous:extremely dangerous:

OnsetOnset DurationDuration

SnortedSnorted 1 minute 20-40 Minutes

InjectedInjected1-5 Seconds

15-20 Minutes

SmokedSmoked Immediate 5-15 Minutes

Dilated PupilsDilated Pupils PsychosisPsychosis SeizuresSeizures Increased Heart RateIncreased Heart Rate Fear/ParanoiaFear/Paranoia StrokesStrokes

Nausea/VomitingNausea/Vomiting Kidney FailureKidney Failure Overdose/DeathOverdose/Death

The level and length of the effects The level and length of the effects depend on how the drug was induced.depend on how the drug was induced.

HALLUCINOGENS:Drugs that cause intensified

sensations, mixed-up sensations (visual input

becomes sound), illusions, delusions, hallucinations, stimulation, and impaired judgment and reasoning*.

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LSDLSD LSD is hallucinogenic chemical that is derived LSD is hallucinogenic chemical that is derived

from a parasitic fungus that grows on rye. from a parasitic fungus that grows on rye. LSD is produced as a crystal, then dissolved LSD is produced as a crystal, then dissolved

in alcohol prior to sale and consumption. in alcohol prior to sale and consumption. LSD users describe their experience with the LSD users describe their experience with the

drug as a “trip”. drug as a “trip”. LSD has become known as: LSD has become known as:

AcidAcid TripsTrips HitsHits BlotterBlotter

LSD is generally LSD is generally taken orally, either taken orally, either as a pill, a piece of as a pill, a piece of blotter paper (as blotter paper (as seen on right), or seen on right), or via liquid dripped via liquid dripped onto a sugar cube. onto a sugar cube. LSD can also be LSD can also be absorbed through absorbed through the users skin.the users skin.

HOW IS LSD CONSUMED?

Physical side of effects of LSD includePhysical side of effects of LSD include::

Dilated PupilsDilated Pupils Extreme SweatingExtreme Sweating Loss of AppetiteLoss of Appetite

Body TremorsBody Tremors NauseaNausea SeizuresSeizures Most psychological side effects are due to Most psychological side effects are due to severe changes to the users perception, thought, severe changes to the users perception, thought, and moodand mood::

Vivid HallucinationsVivid Hallucinations

Loss of Depth Loss of Depth PerceptionPerception

Feelings of fear and Feelings of fear and anxiety – “BAD TRIPS”anxiety – “BAD TRIPS”

Fusion of Senses (i.e. Seeing Fusion of Senses (i.e. Seeing Music and Hearing Colors)Music and Hearing Colors)

Distorted Perception of TimeDistorted Perception of Time

True HallucinationsTrue Hallucinations

LSD SIDE EFFECTS

MUSHROOMSMUSHROOMSMUSHROOMSMUSHROOMS

Mushrooms that contain Mushrooms that contain PSILOCYBINPSILOCYBIN are known as are known as ‘magic mushrooms’ as they contain hallucinogenic ‘magic mushrooms’ as they contain hallucinogenic properties.properties.

Magic mushrooms have been used by several cultures Magic mushrooms have been used by several cultures to induce altered states of consciousness during their to induce altered states of consciousness during their religious rituals.religious rituals.

Mushrooms can be consumed in a variety of manners:Mushrooms can be consumed in a variety of manners:Eaten – Either raw or cooked, much like non-hallucinogenic Eaten – Either raw or cooked, much like non-hallucinogenic

mushrooms.mushrooms.Drank – Heated with water to make a Drank – Heated with water to make a tea tea or soup.or soup.Smoked – The mushroom is ground into Smoked – The mushroom is ground into a fine powder and a fine powder and

often smoked on top of marijuana.often smoked on top of marijuana.

MUSHROOMSMUSHROOMS Mushrooms that contain Mushrooms that contain PSILOCYBINPSILOCYBIN are known as are known as

‘magic mushrooms’ as they contain hallucinogenic ‘magic mushrooms’ as they contain hallucinogenic properties. properties.

Magic mushrooms have been used by several Magic mushrooms have been used by several cultures to induce altered states of consciousness cultures to induce altered states of consciousness during their religious rituals. during their religious rituals.

Mushrooms can be consumed in a variety of Mushrooms can be consumed in a variety of manners: manners: Eaten – Either raw or cooked, much like non-Eaten – Either raw or cooked, much like non-

hallucinogenic mushrooms. hallucinogenic mushrooms. Drank – Heated with water to make a tea or soup. Drank – Heated with water to make a tea or soup. Smoked – The mushroom is ground into a fine powder Smoked – The mushroom is ground into a fine powder

and often smoked on top of marijuana.and often smoked on top of marijuana.

MUSHROOMSMUSHROOMSMUSHROOMSMUSHROOMS

The side effects of Mushrooms vary greatly depending The side effects of Mushrooms vary greatly depending upon the strength and purity of the fungus:upon the strength and purity of the fungus:

Nausea/VomitingNausea/Vomiting

Stomach PainsStomach Pains

FlashbacksFlashbacks

Anxiety/Panic AttacksAnxiety/Panic Attacks

Impaired JudgmentImpaired Judgment DiarrheaDiarrhea

Mental DisordersMental Disorders

Increased Heart RateIncreased Heart Rate

PCPPCPPCPPCP

PCP is classified as a hallucinogen and a PCP is classified as a hallucinogen and a dissociative anesthetic, or drug that separates dissociative anesthetic, or drug that separates perception from sensation.perception from sensation. PCP comes in several forms:PCP comes in several forms:

Crystalline PowderCrystalline Powder Colored PowderColored Powder Diluted in WaterDiluted in Water PillsPills CapsulesCapsules

PCP is also known as:PCP is also known as:

Angel DustAngel Dust ShermSherm BoatBoat DustDust

PCPPCPPCPPCP

PCP can be ingested several ways:PCP can be ingested several ways: Orally – In liquid or pill form.Orally – In liquid or pill form. SmokedSmoked SnortedSnorted InjectedInjected

PCP has been known to be usedPCP has been known to be used in combination with other substances:in combination with other substances:

LSD – “Super Tripping”LSD – “Super Tripping” Marijuana – “Killer Weed” or “Boat”Marijuana – “Killer Weed” or “Boat” Tobacco – “Sherms”, usually with menthol Tobacco – “Sherms”, usually with menthol cigarettes to sooth the burning of the hot PCP cigarettes to sooth the burning of the hot PCP smoke.smoke. Mint/Parsley – “Green”Mint/Parsley – “Green”

The side effects of PCP use can cause The side effects of PCP use can cause serious long term damage to the human serious long term damage to the human body:body:

PCP SIDE EFFECTSPCP SIDE EFFECTSPCP SIDE EFFECTSPCP SIDE EFFECTS

Irregular Heart RateIrregular Heart Rate

Nausea/VomitingNausea/Vomiting

Loss of ReflexesLoss of Reflexes

Kidney FailureKidney Failure

Brain HemorrhagingBrain Hemorrhaging

ComaComa

DeathDeath

Chronic PsychosisChronic Psychosis

SchizophreniaSchizophrenia

THCTHC THC (Marijuana) is considered to be a “Gateway THC (Marijuana) is considered to be a “Gateway

Drug”. Drug”. THC is psychologically addictive - abuse and THC is psychologically addictive - abuse and

addiction is frequently denied. addiction is frequently denied. Marijuana is a psychoactive or mind altering Marijuana is a psychoactive or mind altering

drug. drug. Psychoactive drugs can produce a mind state Psychoactive drugs can produce a mind state

similar to psychosis. similar to psychosis. PsychosisPsychosis - A major mental disorder in which - A major mental disorder in which

the personality is very seriously disorganized.the personality is very seriously disorganized.

MarijuanaMarijuana - Made from the leaves, flowers or - Made from the leaves, flowers or stems of stems of the hemp plant.the hemp plant.

Hash/HashishHash/Hashish - Concentrated form of marijuana - Concentrated form of marijuana by compressing marijuana resins into small by compressing marijuana resins into small blocks.blocks.

Hash OilHash Oil - Made by soaking marijuana in a - Made by soaking marijuana in a chemical solvent (such as rubbing alcohol) and chemical solvent (such as rubbing alcohol) and then evaporating the solvent to obtain an oil then evaporating the solvent to obtain an oil concentrate.concentrate.

MarijuanaMarijuana - Made from the leaves, flowers or - Made from the leaves, flowers or stems of stems of the hemp plant.the hemp plant.

Hash/HashishHash/Hashish - Concentrated form of marijuana - Concentrated form of marijuana by compressing marijuana resins into small by compressing marijuana resins into small blocks.blocks.

Hash OilHash Oil - Made by soaking marijuana in a - Made by soaking marijuana in a chemical solvent (such as rubbing alcohol) and chemical solvent (such as rubbing alcohol) and then evaporating the solvent to obtain an oil then evaporating the solvent to obtain an oil concentrate.concentrate.

THC: THREE BASIC FORMS

THCTHCTHCTHC

THC is also called:THC is also called: WeedWeed GrassGrass DopeDope GreenGreen

BluntsBlunts JointsJoints TarTar BudBud

THC is associated with many side effects:THC is associated with many side effects: Short Term Short Term Memory LossMemory Loss

Dry Mouth/ThroatDry Mouth/Throat

SleepinessSleepiness

Increased Heart RateIncreased Heart Rate

ParanoiaParanoia

HallucinationsHallucinations

Panic AttacksPanic Attacks

PsychosisPsychosis

BronchitisBronchitis

Lung CancerLung Cancer

Brain DamageBrain Damage

Loss of Sexual Loss of Sexual DriveDrive

INHALANTSINHALANTSINHALANTSINHALANTS

Inhalants are breathable chemical vapors that Inhalants are breathable chemical vapors that produce mind altering effects.produce mind altering effects. Inhalants are often abused because they are Inhalants are often abused because they are readily available, inexpensive, and can be found readily available, inexpensive, and can be found almost anywhere.almost anywhere. There are three different types of inhalants:There are three different types of inhalants:

SolventsSolvents

GasesGases

NitritesNitrites

HOW ARE INHALANTS INJESTED?

Several methods of inhalation are used by abusers: Use of a BagUse of a Bag Use of a RagUse of a Rag Pressurized Pressurized

ContainersContainers

INHALANTSINHALANTSINHALANTSINHALANTS

Many of the products that are abused are Many of the products that are abused are everyday everyday household items: household items:

Glue/Rubber CementGlue/Rubber Cement

White-outWhite-out

Aerosols/Hair SprayAerosols/Hair Spray Room OdorizersRoom Odorizers

Gasoline/PropaneGasoline/Propane

Toxic MarkersToxic Markers

Use of inhalants can cause serious long Use of inhalants can cause serious long term term damage to the human body:damage to the human body:

Sight/Vision DisordersSight/Vision Disorders Bone Marrow DamageBone Marrow Damage

Liver DamageLiver Damage Brain DamageBrain Damage

Paralysis/DeathParalysis/Death Kidney DamageKidney Damage

PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS:

Energy producing drugs that are thought to possess

various capabilities to boost an athlete’s performance by giving them a competitive

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ANABOLIC-ANDROGENIC STEROIDS

Anabolic Steroids Effect the Human Anabolic Steroids Effect the Human Body in Two Major Areas:Body in Two Major Areas:

1) The anabolic effects of the 1) The anabolic effects of the drugs promote the growth of drugs promote the growth of skeletal muscle.skeletal muscle.

2) The androgenic effects of 2) The androgenic effects of the drugs promote the development the drugs promote the development of male sexual characteristics.of male sexual characteristics.

HOW ARE THEY TAKEN? Anabolic Steroids can be ingested in Anabolic Steroids can be ingested in

a variety of ways: a variety of ways: Orally – In a pill or liquid form. Orally – In a pill or liquid form. Intravenously – Injected with the use of Intravenously – Injected with the use of

a hypodermic needle. a hypodermic needle. Rubbed onto the skin with the steroid Rubbed onto the skin with the steroid

in a gel or cream form.in a gel or cream form.***Some steroid users mix different types and ***Some steroid users mix different types and

amounts of these drugs to increase the amounts of these drugs to increase the effects. This is call “effects. This is call “StackingStacking”.***”.***

Liver CancerLiver Cancer

BaldnessBaldness

““Roid RageRoid Rage” – An over ” – An over aggressive, and aggressive, and sometimes homicidal, sometimes homicidal, attitude associated with attitude associated with steroid use.steroid use.

Brain DamageBrain Damage

SterilitySterility

Blood ClottingBlood Clotting

High Blood PressureHigh Blood Pressure

HepatitisHepatitis

Eye InfectionsEye Infections

Kidney DiseaseKidney Disease

Chronic DepressionChronic Depression

Loss of MemoryLoss of Memory

Loss of InterestLoss of Interest

STEROIDS SIDE EFFECTS

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abuse and dependency

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