health risks

Health risks

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Alcohol is common in our society. However, it can present serious health risks. Alcohol is consumed in alcoholic beverages. Alcohol passes into the blood through the digestive system. Then, the alcohol travels to the brain, and alters the way the brain functions. The effects of alcohol depend on the quantity consumed. After drinking alcohol, a person can experience loss of reflexes, blurred vision and intoxication. Intoxication can lead to unconsciousness and in extreme cases, death.

What alcohool is

The effects of alcohol depend on the quantity consumed. After drinking alcohol, a person can experience loss of reflexes, blurred vision and intoxication. Intoxication can lead to unconsciousnss and in extreme cases, death.

Effects of alcoholism

Nicotine (addictive chemical that produces effects in the brain and make people tobacco addict)their components are: Hydrocyanic acid. Formic aldehyde. Lead

Substances cigarettes are made of

Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Smoking also increases risk for tuberculosis, certain eye diseases, and problems of the immune system, including rheumatoid arthritis.

Effects of tobacco

Drugs are mind-altering substances. Drugs can change a person's perceptions, their state of mind or their behaviour.

What drugs are

. What are 10 examples of drugs? On This Page: Alcohol. Ayahuasca. Cannabis (Marijuana/Pot/Weed) Central Nervous System Depressants (Benzos) Cocaine (Coke/Crack) GHB. Hallucinogens. Heroin.

Types of drugs and how they can be consumed

the misuse of illicit and prescription drugs can result in serious health problems including addiction, overdose, and death. Addiction can happen to anyone.

Explain why the use of drugs is a risk to our health

Three pictures of people before and after taking drugs