Complications and Life Expectancy

Before 1980, the mortality rate among younger addicts was up to 20 times higher than that among control subjects it was 2—3 times higher for older ad- 

Embolic phenomena may occur from particulate matter such as talc or 

Most heroin addicts have lymphadenopathy (Carbone et al. 1998 Tirelli et al. 1986). Vein sclerosis and contaminant-related lymphatic obstruction may cause extremity edema. Ulceration and other dermatologic changes are often present in those who skin pop.  

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