Oral manifestations and oral health care among the illicit drug abusers: A review

Drug abuse is a matter of growing concern as it is increasing day-by-day. Drug addicts are physically, mentally and emotionally dependent upon these drugs and cannot leave them on their own. These drugs have deleterious effect on patient’s overall health in general and oral health in particular. Oral health problems are among the most prevalent health problems associated with drug addiction. Illicit drug use contains the non-medical use of a variety of drugs that are forbidden by international law. These illicit drugs include depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens.