Facial Changes in Drug Users Over Time

Drug abuse has a negative impact on many aspects of a user’s life. Personal relationships, mental well-being, and physical appearance are just a few of those areas affected by the recreational use of illegal substances. The physical toll drugs take on a human body can be quite shocking and often range from weight loss to open sores and scabs on the face.

To better visualize the physical impact of common drugs such as cocaine and heroine, we decided to take a look at mugshots of American citizens who have been charged with possession and see how their appearance changed over time. The results were haunting.