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The Effects of Drug Abuse on Your Kidneys

The effects of drug abuse can be seen in every part of the body, the mind, and the spirit as well. For victims of substance abuse, the road to sobriety can be difficult, but understanding what is going on to their body when they use drugs and alcohol can help.

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Effect of Alcohol Abuse on the Kidneys

Alcohol abuse can cause damage to many parts of the body. Beyond the heart, lungs and stomach, alcohol abuse can affect smaller organs such as the kidneys.

The kidneys are organs that act as the body’s waste management system. They filter the blood in order to keep it clean by excreting water and waste products in the form of urine. The kidneys control the composition and amount of electrolytes in the body.

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Recovering Addicts as Addiction Counselors

One of the wonderful aspects of the drug rehab and recovery industry is that many of the very best counselors were once addicts and remain in recovery to this day. Recovering addicts can offer a degree of empathy and understanding that is not only unmatched in those who have never experienced addiction but can also be very important in the counselor client relationship.

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