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Over time, substance abuse can lead to physical health issues such as heart disease, liver damage, and respiratory problems, along with long-term mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. Prolonged drug use also changes how the brain functions, making it harder to quit and easier to relapse. Beyond the physical and psychological toll, addiction often causes lasting damage to relationships, finances, and quality of life \u2013 impacting every part of a person\u2019s world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d1211 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56d1211\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb42bc elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1eb42bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 Key Takeaways About the Long-Term Effects of Drug Addiction\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c2b4ce elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c2b4ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"nitro-offscreen\" data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"1138\"><li data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"478\"><p data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"478\"><strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"365\">Drug addiction impacts every system in the body<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 from the heart and liver to the lungs and kidneys, long-term use can cause chronic or even permanent damage.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"639\"><p data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"639\"><strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"543\">The brain undergoes major chemical and structural changes<\/strong>\u00a0that affect mood, memory, and motivation, making it harder to quit without professional help.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"787\"><p data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"787\"><strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"684\">Mental health challenges often worsen<\/strong>\u00a0as addiction progresses, including increased risk of depression, anxiety, and emotional instability.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"963\"><p data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"963\"><strong data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"827\">The effects extend beyond health<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 addiction can disrupt relationships, finances, and overall quality of life, leaving long-lasting emotional and social consequences.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1138\"><p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1138\"><strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"990\">Healing is possible<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 with evidence-based treatment and holistic care, many of the brain and body\u2019s functions can recover, allowing for renewed health and stability.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-715f8fc elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"715f8fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p class=\"nitro-offscreen\">In this guide, we\u2019ll explore the most common long-term effects of drug addiction on the body, brain, and mental health. You\u2019ll learn how substance abuse changes the way your brain works, the physical health problems it can cause, and how these effects can often be reversed with the right treatment. Understanding these long-term consequences is the first step toward healing \u2013 and at Alta Mira, we help individuals rebuild their health and restore balance through comprehensive, evidence-based residential treatment in the San Francisco Bay Area.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"quick-links custom-sidebar-background\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d96a959 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d96a959\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are many potential long-term effects of drug addiction and abuse. Long-term substance abuse changes the brain, leading to addiction and making it nearly impossible to stop using. These brain changes can then lead to mental health issues, like depression or anxiety. Drug use impairs thinking and memory, and impacts how a person learns.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Drug abuse also affects the body and overall health, causing potentially lasting issues like heart disease, lung cancer, kidney failure, and liver damage. Some of these long-term effects may be permanent, but many can be reversed by quitting and getting treatment.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>While recovering from drug addiction is challenging, there is hope for anyone struggling with this disease. It is possible to recover with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/drug-addiction\/\">effective and long-term drug addiction treatment<\/a>, and for the body and brain to re-adapt to living without drugs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4f616f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b4f616f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why We\u2019re Qualified to Discuss the Long-Term Effects of Drug Addiction\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d19bf0 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d19bf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"653\">The information in this guide is informed by decades of clinical experience treating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Alta Mira Recovery Programs is an accredited residential treatment center in the San Francisco Bay Area, recognized for its evidence-based approach to addiction and trauma care.<\/p><p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"653\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"1044\">Our team includes\u00a0<strong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"741\">licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and addiction specialists<\/strong>\u00a0who have dedicated their careers to understanding how long-term substance use affects the body and brain. Every treatment plan is grounded in current research and medical best practices, combining proven therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR with holistic healing modalities that promote total wellbeing.<\/p><p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"1044\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1253\">Our commitment to compassionate, science-backed care ensures the information shared here reflects the latest understanding in addiction medicine \u2013 and the real-world recovery outcomes we witness every day.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67805a4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67805a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Long-Term Effects on the Body\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47f50c0 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47f50c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p>Abuse of drugs can cause serious harm to physical health. Some of the\u00a0<strong>long term effects of drug abuse<\/strong>\u00a0on the body include damage that lasts for years and in some cases forever. The impact on the body can range from mild symptoms to serious health problems. Nearly every system and organ in the body may be affected by drug abuse:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c59aa76 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c59aa76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><ul><li><strong>Cardiovascular system<\/strong>. Stimulants like cocaine are particularly hard on the heart, causing damage every time they are used. Stimulant abuse can lead to long-term heart disease, including heart failure. Injectable drugs like heroin can cause veins to collapse and even infections in blood vessels or the heart.<\/li><li><strong>Respiratory system<\/strong>. The lungs can be damaged by any drug that is smoked, causing diseases like emphysema, lung cancer, and chronic bronchitis. Opioids depress breathing, which can worsen asthma.<\/li><li><strong>Kidney damage<\/strong>. Many drugs can cause long-term kidney damage, including kidney failure, which is life threatening. This is caused by increased body temperature, breakdown of muscle tissue, and dehydration.<\/li><li><strong>Liver damage<\/strong>. Heroin and prescription opioids can cause liver damage. This damage is more severe when the drugs are combined with alcohol. In severe cases, a person may have life-threatening liver failure.<\/li><li><strong>Gastrointestinal damage<\/strong>. Many kinds of drugs cause damage and decay in the stomach or intestines. This can result in chronic pain, acid reflux, and constipation.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f98485 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f98485\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p>The sooner a person gets the help needed to stop abusing any type of drug, the better the chances are of being able to minimize these physical health problems. While permanent effects of drugs on the body are possible, the body can also recover in many ways. Quitting and getting treatment has great benefits for physical health.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb55cbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"cb55cbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/NqthFjH4IfY&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc0d0af elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc0d0af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Long-Term Effects on the Brain\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07ef19b elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07ef19b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p>Drug addiction is such a difficult disease to overcome because drug abuse actually changes the brain. Drugs produce a sensation of pleasure because of how they act in the brain. Whether directly or indirectly, drugs of abuse target and activate the reward system in the brain. They cause a neurotransmitter called dopamine to be released in large quantities, triggering an extreme sensation of pleasure or euphoria. In other words, drugs overstimulate the part of the brain that naturally produces pleasure and rewards a person for doing something positive, like socializing or hugging a loved one.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Because of that extreme sense of pleasure, drugs work in such a way that a person is inclined to use them again and again. Over time, the continual overstimulation of the dopamine reward system can lead to lasting, even permanent changes in the brain. One important change is that the brain begins to produce less dopamine. This is a way to compensate for the flooding of the brain with dopamine that drug abuse causes, but the result is that a person will begin to struggle to feel any pleasure at all. This change explains why long-term drug users begin to feel depressed and lifeless.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ec68d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57ec68d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/What-Are-the-Long-term-Effects-of-Adderall-Use.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20167\" alt=\"Long-Term Effects on the Brain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/What-Are-the-Long-term-Effects-of-Adderall-Use.webp 970w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/What-Are-the-Long-term-Effects-of-Adderall-Use-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/What-Are-the-Long-term-Effects-of-Adderall-Use-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d008aa5 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d008aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These changes in dopamine levels are what cause a person to develop a tolerance to a drug and the need to take more and more of a substance just to get a normal or elevated sense of pleasure. How drugs impact the brain is complicated and involves more than just dopamine. There are other ways in which the brain is changed from long-term drug abuse:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8087717 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8087717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Impaired cognitive function<\/strong>. Another neurotransmitter involved in the reward system, glutamate, is affected by drug abuse. The brain\u2019s attempt to compensate for that causes changes to how a person thinks, making it more difficult to think and learn.<\/li><li><strong>Changes in memory<\/strong>. Drug abuse causes changes in memory and learning, actually conditioning a person to crave and use drugs. Cues in a person\u2019s environment act as triggers that make them crave and want a drug reflexively.<\/li><li><strong>Changes in brain connections<\/strong>. It is not just the reward system in the brain that is affected by drug use. Over time, drug abuse changes other areas too, actually making physical changes to the connections between neurons, or brain cells. In some areas, more connections develop, while in others they decrease.<\/li><li><strong>Brain cells die<\/strong>. Many drugs are actually toxic, and they can kill brain cells. These cells will never come back to life, and the damage is permanent.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-375135b elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"375135b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p>While substance abuse does trigger lasting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/the-emotional-impact-of-drug-addiction\/\">effects on the brain<\/a>, there is hope. These changes make it very difficult to stay away from drugs, but over a period of time the brain can recover and once again adapt to functioning without drugs. It takes a lot of time, though. Imaging studies of brains of drug abusers have shown that even after 100 days of no longer using a drug, the brain has still not fully recovered. This is why treatment for addiction has to go well beyond detox and should be long-term.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b637eef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b637eef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7745a28 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7745a28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6892cd5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6892cd5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f14369d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f14369d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We're Here to Help. 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class=\"section-content\"><section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"611\">Drug addiction affects far more than the body \u2013 it can have deep and lasting impacts on mental and emotional health. Over time, substance abuse disrupts the brain\u2019s natural balance of chemicals that regulate mood and behavior. These changes can trigger or worsen mental health conditions, making recovery even more complex.<\/p><p data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"611\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1044\">Research shows that people who abuse drugs are twice as likely to experience mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. Some individuals may develop these conditions after long-term substance use, while others may use drugs to self-medicate existing symptoms. In both cases, addiction and mental illness often fuel each other in a destructive cycle that is difficult to break without integrated care.<\/p><p data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1044\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1105\">Common lasting psychological effects of drug abuse include:<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17d9209 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17d9209\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1920\"><li data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1254\"><p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1254\"><strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1141\">Depression and hopelessness:<\/strong>\u00a0Reduced dopamine activity can leave a person unable to feel joy or motivation, even long after drug use stops.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1401\"><p data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1401\"><strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1287\">Anxiety and panic attacks:<\/strong>\u00a0Stimulants, hallucinogens, and withdrawal from many substances can heighten anxiety and trigger panic symptoms.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1518\"><p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1518\"><strong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1437\">Mood swings and irritability:<\/strong>\u00a0As brain chemistry fluctuates, emotional stability becomes harder to maintain.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1641\"><p data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1641\"><strong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1544\">Sleep disturbances:<\/strong>\u00a0Insomnia and vivid dreams are common after long-term drug use and can worsen mood and fatigue.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1755\"><p data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1755\"><strong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1682\">Memory and concentration problems:<\/strong>\u00a0Cognitive decline and mental fog often persist for months after detox.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1920\"><p data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1920\"><strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1784\">Paranoia or psychosis:<\/strong>\u00a0Heavy or prolonged drug use, especially with stimulants or hallucinogens, can cause paranoia, hallucinations, or delusional thinking.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9d4776 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9d4776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><section class=\"video\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2288\">While these effects can be distressing, recovery is possible. With specialized dual diagnosis treatment \u2013 which addresses both addiction and mental health together \u2013 many individuals see dramatic improvement in mood, focus, and emotional regulation. Restoring balance to the mind takes time, but with therapy, medication, and holistic support, healing is achievable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-424c2ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"424c2ae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc34c72 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc34c72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Indirect Effects of Drug Addiction\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1633b4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1633b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>People who abuse drugs or become addicted to drugs typically make decisions and do things\u2014or fail to do things\u2014that they otherwise wouldn\u2019t. These choices are not directly caused by drugs, but they are a result of drug abuse and addiction and can have serious and lasting impacts on a person\u2019s life. For instance, a person may get in legal trouble or even go to prison over drug-related activities. The repercussions will follow someone for years to come.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Other poor decisions someone may make while abusing drugs include having unprotected sex or sharing needles, which can lead to diseases like HIV or hepatitis. Drug abuse can lead to someone dropping out of school or losing a job, with lasting financial consequences. Trauma, assault, and injury from violence may also result from drug abuse and addiction. Relationships often suffer during periods of drug abuse, causing damage that is difficult to repair.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"668\">Some of the most common indirect effects of drug addiction include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-364b7ba elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"364b7ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1700\"><li data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"894\"><p data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"894\"><strong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"696\">Relationship damage:<\/strong>\u00a0Addiction can create deep mistrust, conflict, and emotional distance between family members, partners, and friends. Repairing these relationships often requires time, accountability, and therapy.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1055\"><p data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"1055\"><strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"930\">Legal and financial problems:<\/strong>\u00a0Drug-related offenses, arrests, and job loss can lead to long-term financial instability or difficulty finding employment.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1239\"><p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1239\"><strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1095\">Health risks and unsafe behavior:<\/strong>\u00a0Sharing needles or engaging in unprotected sex while under the influence increases the risk of contracting diseases such as HIV or hepatitis.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1377\"><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1377\"><strong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1266\">Trauma and violence:<\/strong>\u00a0Drug use can lead to dangerous environments or situations that increase the likelihood of assault or injury.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1548\"><p data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1548\"><strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1405\">Neglect of self-care:<\/strong>\u00a0During periods of active addiction, nutrition, hygiene, and sleep are often neglected, leading to weakened immunity and poor overall health.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1700\"><p data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1700\"><strong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1587\">Educational and career setbacks:<\/strong>\u00a0Dropping out of school or losing a job due to addiction can create years of lost opportunities and self-doubt.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-944a060 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"944a060\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/best-drug-addiction-treatment-san-francisco-california\/\"><strong>Drug abuse and<\/strong>\u00a0addiction<\/a>\u00a0can also lead to generally poor health in indirect ways. For instance, someone abusing drugs may not eat well and may suffer from weight loss, weight gain, malnutrition, or nutritional deficiencies. Sleep can also be an issue, and someone who is addicted to drugs may not get enough sleep for long periods of time, which can trigger more health problems.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The indirect effects of drug abuse are often just as damaging as the physical ones. Rebuilding stability takes time, but with the right treatment, individuals can restore their health, relationships, and sense of purpose. Comprehensive care that includes therapy, life skills training, and family involvement helps people repair the areas of life that addiction has disrupted.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c65174a elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c65174a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Risks of Overdose From Drug Abuse\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddcda44 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ddcda44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75e248c elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75e248c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"708\">One of the most dangerous long-term consequences of drug addiction is the risk of overdose. Prolonged substance use changes the way the brain and body respond to drugs. Over time, people develop tolerance, meaning they need larger doses to feel the same effects. When tolerance shifts faster than awareness, the risk of taking a fatal amount rises sharply.<\/p><p data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"708\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1094\">Any misuse of drugs \u2013 whether prescription medications, street drugs, or mixing substances \u2013 can lead to overdose. The danger is even greater with illicit drugs that may be laced with fentanyl or other powerful chemicals. Combining opioids, sedatives, or alcohol is especially deadly because each substance slows breathing and heart rate, increasing the chance of respiratory failure.<\/p><p data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1094\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1138\">Key overdose risks to be aware of include:<\/p><div class=\"cta-mobile cta-mobile-admissions-general-phone-mobile\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37eeef2 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37eeef2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1757\"><li data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1255\"><p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1255\"><strong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1168\">Unpredictable potency:<\/strong>\u00a0Street drugs vary in strength, making it easy to accidentally consume a lethal dose.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1390\"><p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1390\"><strong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1280\">Mixing substances:<\/strong>\u00a0Using more than one depressant, such as alcohol and opioids, compounds their effects on the nervous system.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1533\"><p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1533\"><strong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1432\">Reduced tolerance after abstinence:<\/strong>\u00a0Even short periods of sobriety can reset tolerance levels, making previously \u201cnormal\u201d doses fatal.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1639\"><p data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1639\"><strong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1567\">Delayed emergency response:<\/strong>\u00a0Many overdoses occur alone, where no one is present to call for help.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1757\"><p data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1757\"><strong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1678\">Co-occurring medical conditions:<\/strong>\u00a0Heart or respiratory problems can make the body more vulnerable to overdose.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c650dd9 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c650dd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"2186\">An overdose can happen to anyone struggling with addiction \u2013 even those who have been sober for a period of time. Recognizing early warning signs such as slow breathing, loss of consciousness, or blue lips and fingertips can save lives. Comprehensive addiction treatment, combined with education on overdose prevention and relapse support, significantly reduces these risks and helps individuals build a stable, healthy future.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-044d545 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"044d545\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Alta Mira?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da4d23c elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da4d23c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"724\">At Alta Mira Recovery Programs, we specialize in helping clients heal from the long-term effects of drug addiction through compassionate, evidence-based residential treatment. Located in the serene San Francisco Bay Area, our private setting offers a safe and supportive environment where you can focus entirely on your recovery.<\/p><p data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"724\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"1197\">Our team of licensed clinicians, psychiatrists, and holistic practitioners provides an integrated approach that treats both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. We combine advanced therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care with holistic practices including yoga, mindfulness, and nutrition support. This comprehensive model helps restore balance to both body and mind.<\/p><p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"1197\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1582\">At Alta Mira, we believe in treating the whole person \u2013 not just the addiction. Our residential programs are designed to help clients rediscover purpose, rebuild relationships, and develop sustainable coping strategies for lifelong wellbeing. Many of our clients come to us after other treatment attempts have failed, and find here a new sense of hope and clarity for lasting change.<\/p><p data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1582\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1877\">If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, you don\u2019t have to face it alone. Reach out today to learn how Alta Mira\u2019s world-class team can help you heal from the physical, psychological, and emotional effects of addiction and start building a healthier, more fulfilling life.<\/p><p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1877\">\u00a0<\/p><p>If you\u2019re ready to learn more about what we have to offer, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/contact\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>. We\u2019re here to listen and help you find solutions for the problems you\u2019re facing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f52afc4 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f52afc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs About Drug Addiction Effects\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18e545a elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"18e545a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-69c121337d65a\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-18e545a\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-7c8497c69c121337d65a\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-7c8497c69c121337d65a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-7c8497c69c121337d65a\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What are the long-term effects of drug addiction?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M32 15.345h-14.945v-14.945h-2.11v14.945h-14.945v2.11h14.945v14.945h2.11v-14.945h14.945z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 15.345h32v2.11h-32v-2.11z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-7c8497c69c121337d65a\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-18e545a\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69c121337d65a\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Long-term drug addiction can lead to chronic health issues such as heart disease, liver and kidney damage, respiratory problems, and lasting changes in brain function. It can also cause mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-18e545a\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6458e2b69c121337d65a\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6458e2b69c121337d65a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6458e2b69c121337d65a\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can the brain heal after long-term drug use?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M32 15.345h-14.945v-14.945h-2.11v14.945h-14.945v2.11h14.945v14.945h2.11v-14.945h14.945z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 15.345h32v2.11h-32v-2.11z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6458e2b69c121337d65a\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-18e545a\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69c121337d65a\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes. Although drug use alters brain chemistry and structure, the brain can recover with time, abstinence, and professional treatment. Evidence-based therapies, nutrition support, and holistic care can help restore healthy brain function.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-18e545a\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-f6380dd69c121337d65a\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-f6380dd69c121337d65a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-f6380dd69c121337d65a\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Are the effects of drug addiction reversible?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M32 15.345h-14.945v-14.945h-2.11v14.945h-14.945v2.11h14.945v14.945h2.11v-14.945h14.945z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 15.345h32v2.11h-32v-2.11z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-f6380dd69c121337d65a\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-18e545a\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69c121337d65a\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Some physical and psychological effects of drug addiction improve significantly with treatment, while others may be long-term. Early intervention and comprehensive rehabilitation increase the likelihood of full recovery.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-18e545a\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-5b399a369c121337d65a\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-5b399a369c121337d65a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-5b399a369c121337d65a\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How does drug addiction affect mental health?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M32 15.345h-14.945v-14.945h-2.11v14.945h-14.945v2.11h14.945v14.945h2.11v-14.945h14.945z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 15.345h32v2.11h-32v-2.11z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-5b399a369c121337d65a\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-18e545a\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69c121337d65a\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Substance abuse disrupts neurotransmitters that regulate mood and emotion, often leading to depression, anxiety, and other co-occurring mental health conditions. Treating both addiction and mental health together is key to lasting recovery.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-18e545a\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-649995769c121337d65a\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-649995769c121337d65a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-649995769c121337d65a\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What treatment options are available for long-term drug addiction?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M32 15.345h-14.945v-14.945h-2.11v14.945h-14.945v2.11h14.945v14.945h2.11v-14.945h14.945z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"ekit-svg-icon icon-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 15.345h32v2.11h-32v-2.11z\"><\/path><\/svg>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-649995769c121337d65a\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-18e545a\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69c121337d65a\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p>Alta Mira offers residential treatment in the San Francisco Bay Area that integrates medical care, psychotherapy, and holistic wellness. Our individualized programs help clients heal from the long-term effects of addiction and rebuild their lives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"padding-top-content\">\u00a0<\/div>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f06230 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f06230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10 Point Summary Takeaways About the Long-Term Effects of Drug Addiction\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1783e25 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1783e25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"405\"><p data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"405\"><strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"338\">Drug addiction affects the entire body<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 including the heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, and immune system.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"541\"><p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"541\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"448\">The brain undergoes lasting changes<\/strong>\u00a0that alter dopamine and neurotransmitter activity, making recovery difficult without help.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"656\"><p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"656\"><strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"601\">Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety<\/strong>\u00a0often develop or worsen due to prolonged drug abuse.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"781\"><p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"781\"><strong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"693\">Cognitive and memory problems<\/strong>\u00a0can persist long after drug use stops, but improvement is possible with ongoing care.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"910\"><p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"910\"><strong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"848\">Substance use damages relationships, careers, and finances,<\/strong>\u00a0creating ripple effects that extend beyond physical health.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1027\"><p data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1027\"><strong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"955\">Overdose risk increases significantly<\/strong>\u00a0with long-term use, tolerance, or when combining multiple substances.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1138\"><p data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1138\"><strong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1072\">The body and brain can heal over time<\/strong>\u00a0through abstinence, therapy, and holistic treatment approaches.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1275\"><p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1275\"><strong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1181\">Comprehensive residential treatment<\/strong>\u00a0offers the best chance to address both the physical and psychological effects of addiction.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1395\"><p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1395\"><strong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1343\">Supportive therapies like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care<\/strong>\u00a0help restore emotional balance and coping skills.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1560\"><p data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1560\"><strong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1461\">Alta Mira Recovery Programs in the San Francisco Bay Area<\/strong>\u00a0provide an evidence-based, compassionate environment for lasting recovery and renewed wellbeing.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccd540d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccd540d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-wrapper col-lg-9 col-md-12 col-xs-12 ignore-padding\"><section class=\"content-block nitro-offscreen\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p>Understanding the long-term effects of drug addiction is the first step toward reclaiming your health and your life. If you or someone you love is struggling, Alta Mira\u2019s team of licensed clinicians and holistic specialists can help. Contact us today to learn more about our residential drug addiction treatment programs in California and begin your path to healing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><section class=\"sidebar-block col-lg-3 col-md-12 col-xs-12\"><div class=\"cta-mobile cta-mobile-drug-addiction-phone-get-help-for-drug-addiction\">\u00a0<\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce9b5e2 e-con-full sticky-image e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ce9b5e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c482534 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c482534\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-533ecd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"533ecd2\" 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