A caution on illegal drugs

Illegal drugs can raise blood pressure by narrowing the arteries that supply blood to your heart. This increases your heart rate and damages your heart muscle.

Examples of illegal drugs that can affect your heart include:

• Amphetamines, including methamphetamine
• Anabolic steroids
• Cocaine
• MDMA

If you're using illegal drugs, it's important to stop. Ask your doctor for information on counseling or drug treatment programs.