Why Are Drugs Bad?

Effects on the Brain

• Many people think that drugs make them calm however that is not the case. Drugs can cause a lot of damage to your mind and brain

Effects on Emotions

• It is a common thought that drugs make one happy or feel good. But often times, drugs can negatively affect ones emotions making them anxious, angry, or violent.

Effects on the Body

• Many drug users believe that the drug they are taking won't hurt or affect them. However, drugs can have major and deadly affects on one's body.

Drugs and Social Issues

• Another common misconception is that drugs won't affect ones social life. But when it is further examined, drugs can ruin relationships with family and friends. Often people don't want to be near someone who does drugs.

Drugs Are Deadly

• Finally, drug users commonly think nothing will happen to them when they use drugs. But, drugs are extremely deadly and can cause heart attacks, lung and liver issues, cancer, and other major and often life- threatening problems.