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Some drugs may cause kidney damage or failure, either directly or indirectly, from dehydration, dangerous increases in body temperature, and muscle breakdown.
Drugs that can cause kidney damage:
- Heroin
- Inhalants
- MDMA
- Steroids (appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs)
- Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Tobacco, Nicotine, and Vaping