A shocking photo posted on Facebook by a dentist provides yet another reason to not take cocaine.
The graphic snap shows someone with palatal perforation
Snorting cocaine causes the blood vessels in your nasal cavity to narrow significantly, and without the required blood supply, the tissues in the nasal cavity, or in this case, the roof of the mouth, can start to undergo destructive changes.
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If that doesn't put you off experimenting with drugs, we don't know what will.
Almost 19% of 16 to 24-year-olds admitted to taking an illicit drug in the last year, with cocaine, ecstasy and LSD use increasing year on year since 2012. One third of adults have taken drugs during their lifetime.
If you or someone you know has a drug problem or is struggling with addiction, Talk To Frank.
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