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Human Health and Disease — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYHuman Health and Disease2 Marks
Question
Due to undue peer pressure, a group of adolescents started using opioids intravenously. What are the serious problems they might face in future?
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Answer

  • They are more likely to get infections like AIDS and hepatitis-B, as the viruses of these diseases are spread by the use of contaminated needles and syringes; both are chronic infections and are fatal.
  • Since, the tolerance levels of the receptors present in our body to these drugs increases, they respond only to higher doses of drugs leading to greater intake and addiction.

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