Addictive drugs and their duration affecting on trace elements levels in men. | [Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • 2008]

Author(s):

1. Amana Nadeem: Government College University (GCU), Faisalabad, Pakistan

2. Khalid Iqbal: CEPS PCSIR Lab. Lahore, Pakistan

3. Tahira Shafiq: CEPS PCSIR Lab. Lahore, Pakistan

4. Samina Rehman: Agricultural University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

During the drug addiction the blood biochemistry particularly level of trace elements in blood is widely affected. Eighty male addicts of various age groups along with seventeen normal subjects were studied. The plasma Zinc and manganese concentration was high in addict person as compared to normal subjects. Where as a significant decrease in iron concentration was observed in addicts. The plasma copper concentration was also low in addicts as compared to normal subjects. In conclusion drug addiction leads to many biochemical changes that may have detritus effects on health status of addicts.

Page(s): 91-96

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology , Volume: 41, Issue: 2, Year: 2008

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