Some of the dangers of psychoactive drugs include:
Short-term physical effects include higher blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, problems with sleeping and eating, nausea and vomiting, shakiness, or dizziness.
Long-term effects such as cardiovascular illness, respiratory difficulties, kidney or liver damage
Physical dependence, which involves a shift of brain chemistry, leading to poor judgment and uncharacteristic risk-taking, as well as financial problems
Cognitive difficulties in terms of the ability to think clearly and make informed decisions.