C. he may eventually spend a large amount of money on health care costs.
Answer:
Drug abuse may lead to all of the above.
Explanation:
I think illusion or distraction
Cartilage ear piercings may take up to a year to fully heal, but generally take 3-6 months (as opposed to the ear lobe, that takes just 4-6 weeks). They heal from the outside in, so even if it looks fine on the outside, you should not assume it is fully healed.