An increased risk of lung infections, including the development of pneumonia. An increased risk of developing asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis. An increased risk of contracting tuberculosis.
The use of some drugs, such as opioids, may cause breathing to slow, block air from entering the lungs, or make asthma symptoms worse.
Smoking crack, heroin or cocaine deposits the substance on our lung tissue, reducing the ability of the lungs to diffuse oxygen. Furthermore, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that smoking any substance increases the users' risk of developing bacterial pneumonia and other infections of the lungs.
