Drugs are chemicals that affect the body and brain. Different drugs can have different effects.
Misuse of drugs may affect the brain. They cause the release of large amounts of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate our emotions, motivation and feelings of pleasure, to flood the brain eventually leading to intense cravings and compulsive drug use.
Side effects of drug addiction may include:
A weakened immune system, increasing the risk of illness and infection,
Heart conditions ranging from abnormal heart rates to heart attacks and collapsed veins and blood vessel infections from injected drugs,
cancer, Increased strain on the liver, which puts the person at risk of significant liver damage or liver failure, Seizures, stroke, mental confusion and brain damage, AIDS, lung disease.
Hence, the consumption of drugs may cause cancer and AIDS.
So, the correct answer is 'Both A and C'.
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