This 3 Subjects were picked simply because they are the ones that are most commonly talked about on the game. We are all aware That there are many other type of substances around. Which are of course very dangerous and addictive. WARNING: MAY CONTAIN DISTURBING IMAGES SMOKING Although many smokers believe there are some small benefits to smoking. (Usually Temporary Stress Relief) The consequences of the habit on the body far outweigh any positives. Once you start, it is difficult to stop. It kills one out of every two smokers. 1)Smoking causes lung cancer. 2) One can suffer from cardiovascular diseases by smoking, as nicotine is bad for health. 3) Nicotine in tobacco is addictive. It causes high blood pressure, increase in heart rate and slows down circulation. 4) Stains the teeth and is bad for dental care. 5) Bad breath. 6) Respiratory as well as circulatory problems can develop due to smoking. 7) Smoking causes cancer. 8) Blindness is also another effect of smoking. 9) Tobacco contains carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen as well as nitrogen. 10) Tobacco contains Hydrogen Cyanide, which damages the lung-clearing system. 11) Nicotine affects appetite, thus causing hyperglycemia. 12) Tobacco is linked up with certain disease such as diabetes, vision problems, ulcers and back pain. 13) Early menopause, osteoporosis, fertility and menstrual problems are also some of the negative effects of tobacco usage. 14) Decreased fertility. 15) Impotence among men. 16) Children suffer from the secondhand smoke that is let out by smokers. It contains harmful chemicals, which are bad for health. 17) Chronic bronchitis. 18) Deaths occur due to use of tobacco. MARIJUANA Also called weed, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganja, Mary Jane, and a vast number of other slang terms. [color=Altho Marijuana has been found to treat (NOT CURE) a wide range of various ailments such as: [/color] Tourette-Syndrome Appetite loss Weight loss Nausea Depression Migraines Some Cancer patients may use it as a form of pain relief But of course there is always side affects With any Drug and Impairment of thinking, problem-solving skills and memory Reduced balance and coordination Increased risk of heart attack Heightened risk of chronic cough and respiratory infections Potential for hallucinations and withdrawal symptoms Aggression anger irritability restlessness These risks should be taken into account when considering the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Talk to your doctor about different options. As there are less dangerous medicines offering the same relief from pain and other medical symptoms. There was a case last year where a woman become the first Person in the UK to die from taken Canabis DRINKING Short term affects of alcohol[/color Depending on how much is taken and the physical condition of the individual, alcohol can cause: Slurred speech Drowsiness Vomiting Diarrhea Upset stomach Headaches Breathing difficulties Distorted vision and hearing Impaired judgment Decreased perception and coordination Unconsciousness Anemia (loss of red blood cells) Coma Blackouts (memory lapses, where the drinker cannot remember events that occurred while under the influence) Long Term affect of alcohol Binge drinking and continued alcohol use in large amounts are associated with many health problems, including: Unintentional injuries such as car crash, falls, burns, drowning Intentional injuries such as firearm injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence Increased on-the-job injuries and loss of productivity Increased family problems, broken relationships Alcohol poisoning High blood pressure, stroke, and other heart-related diseases Liver disease Nerve damage Sexual problems Permanent damage to the brain Vitamin B1 deficiency, which can lead to a disorder characterized by amnesia, apathy and disorientation Ulcers Gastritis (inflammation of stomach walls) Malnutrition Cancer of the mouth and throat People do use drugs or alcohol as a recreational past time or for a quick temporary fix. Avoiding issues will not make them go away. They will still be there after the affects of the substances have worn off. So Please think of the impact that Using Any kind drugs Or Excessive drinking can have in you're life and the people you care about. Don't feel pressure into using drugs or drinking because your friends and other people around you are doing it. Because you want to fit in or be liked. Some younger people have the concept that it makes them look cool if they follow the crowd. It really doesn't. "It takes Nothing to join the crowd. it takes Everything to stand Alone"
Can we maybe have a warning for the pictures. Did not need to see that smoking one while eating breakfast.
On some people. Because they've done many more studies where people's reactions are slower. Specially while driving. While high.
Awesome post Honey very informative you've put alot of effort and time into research on this post. Its all to easy to turn to alcohol and drugs to either fit in with friends or just because we find it relaxes us and we like the effects of it. But we forget about the effects it has on ppl around us and long term damage to our health. Gives us something to think about.
I think everyone can live their life how they want to. I smoke, I drink sometimes as well. The way I see it is I'm gonna die one day I might as well die doing something i enjoy not all smokers teeth look like that my teeth are white and healthy and I visit my dentist on a regular to make sure my teeth stay good
Them bubba teeth.. Very informative honey, scary to think that things we consider harmless and stress relievers could do so much more damage then we could ever really imagine.