Which Types of Drugs Cause Heart Diseases?
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Prescription Drugs
Cigarettes
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According to Quit-smoking-stop.com, smoking accounts for 20 percent of deaths related to heart disease. Nicotine in cigarettes increases blood pressure and heart rate.
Cocaine
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Serum C-reactive protein is found in cocaine which causes cardiac abnormalities.
Ecstasy
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Ecstasy is detrimental to overall health. It interferes with the normal range of body temperature. This can lead to hyperthermia, which can cause cardiovascular system failure.
Heroin
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Heroin is a highly addictive opiate that is processed from morphine. Users develop collapsed veins and infection of the heart lining and valve.
Crystal Meth
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High doses of crystal meth causes a rapid heart beat. Meth injections raise the blood pressure so high that strokes and heart failure may occur.
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