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noise can have an equally adverse effect.

Humans exposed to such noises on a frequent or constant basis can develop a wide variety of problems. The noise itself can induce headaches, nervousness, and even hearing loss, but also of concern are the secondary effects due to the exhaustion and fatigue that can develop from lack of sleep caused by such constant noises. When a human does not receive enough sleep to revitalize their body and mind, or their sleep is not of a restful quality, a variety of negative symptoms can occur. The person can begin to develop mental disorders, such as paranoia, hallucinations, schizophrenia, or depression. They can become much more aggressive, and lash out at others around them. Physically, their reaction speeds will decrease, similar to the effects of alcohol or marijuana, causing them to become a danger when driving. Even their performance at work or grades in school can suffer, due to this mental and physical exhaustion.

Certain types of noise, especially music with a heavy bass, can even have a direct destructive effect on structures. A noise that is loud or deep enough can cause objects to move or shake. If this occurs frequently, and for a long time, it can have a weakening effect on the structure or its foundations. It has been shown that a building that houses a nightclub or bar will often "age" faster than other structures around it, and even the buildings nearest to the club will have some extra wear, due to the constant vibrations caused by the loud, bass-heavy dance music played for many hours every night.

Yes, loud noise, including loud music, can indeed be considered a toxin. It has direct, inherent effects on animals, plants, humans, and structures that are overexposed to it which are pernicious, harmful, and destructive. It can change and damage an ecosystem, cause mental problems in animals which are detrimental to their physical health, alter the growth and health of plant life, cause damage to structures, and cause a wide variety of far-reaching problems in humans.

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