Amal Hussain Mohammed, Atheer Saleh Aljarallah, Mohsina Huq, Amal M H Mackawy, Basmah F Alharbi, Khulud Salem Almutairi, Abdulmohsen M Alruwetei, Ahmad Abdulaziz A Almatroudi, Hajed Obaid Alharbi, Said Abdel Mohsen A Aljohery, Afshan Zeeshan Wasti
This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the immune system status and hematological disturbances among individuals who abuse amphetamines and cannabis. Substance abuse, particularly of amphetamines and cannabis, has been associated with various adverse effects on the body, including potential impacts on the immune system and hematological parameters. However, limited research has been conducted to comprehensively assess these effects in a cross-sectional design. Additionally, fungal infections are on the rise internationally, and immune-compromised people are particularly susceptible...
May 8, 2024: Scientific Reports