Hey candlemonk family, I hope all of you must be doing great & living healthy. Today through this post I am going to talk about a very common but very important topic that is Intoxication & Addiction of alcohol, cigratte, drugs, tobacco among people & how does it affects our brain, body & lives.

I am Vibhu & you are reading my health blog. Now let's dive deep into today's topic.

Intake & addiction of alcohol, cigarette, cocaine, morphine, hukkah, bidi etc are not only devastating for our health but also dangerous for the people of our society. Did you know what are the ill-effects of these things on our body?

Effects of Tobacco & Smoking :  

Tobacco is used normally with various means like in bidi, cigarette & hukkah. Some people eats tobacco as well.

What really happens?

• Tobacco contains a strong stimulant chemical called Nicotine.
• Although Nicotine is present in very less amount in tobacco but still is very harmful for our health.
• Nicotine causes urges sensation in mind of an addict that is why they tend to use it again and again.
• Whenever a person smokes, some amount of Nicotine is absorbed in blood.
• Nicotine also creates sensation in throat and nose. It also causes long term cough & cancer.
• Smoking causes increase in Blood Pressure (BP) & hence heart beats faster than before.

Other consequences :

1. It has been proved that smokers have a little less life expectancy than normal people.
2. Smoking & Tobacco also causes Heart related disorders.
3. Gastric Ulcers, Indigestion, Constipation & Mouth Cancer are also commonly seen in them.
4. Money & Wealth also decreases due to this addiction.

Effects of Drinking Alcohol :

Alcohol & Consumption of such drinks are equally harmful for our body & mind. Some people think that alcohol increases the working capacity of body & makes them energetic which is a myth.

What really happenes?

• Alcohol of any type or brand actually decreases or slows down the various processes of our body.
• Whisky, Beer, Brandy or Rum all types essentially contains some amount of alcohol in them.
• Alcohol mixes in our blood reaches brain and affects movement, feeling, speech, vision & hearing processes.
• Consumption of alcohol for longer duration causes dangerous liver disorders like Liver Cirrhosis.

Effects of Drug Addiction :

Some people uses drugs in the forms of pills to get rid off of pain and mental stress. These are too dangerous for our health.

What really happens?

• Decreased memory & logical abilities.
• Person might get addicted to them.
• Stress on other body organs like heart, kidneys and liver.
• Loss of sensation and decision making.
• Loss of body's immunity and natural response to diseases.

That is why it is always advised not to take pills, drugs or medicines without the consulations of a well qualified doctor or medical health expert.

That's all from this topic. I hope it must have added some values and understanding in you about this area of health & addiction.

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I will come again in next blog, next post with another important topic for you. 

Till then take a good care of yourself and your family.

Thank You.