title: The medical complications of narcotic addiction. I.
abstract: The major medical complications of needle addiction are reviewed. The problem of overdose, and diseases of the skin, lung and kidney are discussed in detail. The importance and prevalence of infections are emphasized, with special reference to infective endocarditis and viral hepatitis. The work is introduced with a historical review.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001207:Asepsis; D002681:China; D005060:Europe; D006115:Greece; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000266:history / Q000506:poisoning; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000266:history; D014481:United States; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D009294:Narcotics