ABSTRACT

Drug abuse is very common in Turkey and worldwide, particularly in the population below 25 years of age. One of the important effects of drug abuse is kidney injury that develops by a directly toxic effect or an indirect impact such as rhabdomyolysis. For treatment, hydration is generally sufficient, but sometimes, renal replacement therapy is required. Kidney injury is reversible with close follow-up and treatment over a period of time. Here we aimed to indicate the importance of drug abuse by considering the etiological factors of kidney injury in nine cases.

Keywords: Drug abuse, kidney injury, rhabdomyolysis