Serious problems due to opioids taken intravenously are: (i) AIDS and hepatitis-B may occur. Because the viruses of these diseases are spread through sharing the infected needles and syringes. (ii) Due to regular use, tolerance of the receptors increases, so they respond only to higher doses of drugs leading to greater intake and addiction.
Due to undue peer pressure, a group of adolescents started using opioids intra-venously. What are the serious problems they might face in future?
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Serious problems due to opioids taken intravenously are:
(i) AIDS and hepatitis-B may occur. Because the viruses of these diseases are spread through sharing the infected needles and syringes.
(ii) Due to regular use, tolerance of the receptors increases, so they respond only to higher doses of drugs leading to greater intake and addiction.