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Drugs, Booze and Cigarettes
By Callum McKenzie
Cannabis
Cannabis is the most used illegal drug in the UK and is
made from the cannabis plant. It is a depressant and
hallucinogenic drug. It can affect the Brain, Lungs
and sometimes the Genitals. It causes cell damage if
taken frequently. The brain cells are tricked by the
drug into sending unusual messages to the rest of
the body.
Cannabis can have different effects on different people
while under the influence of Cannabis. Here are a few
Cannabis
Effects of Cannabis:
1. Some people may feel relaxed and happy, others
may feel like they want to be sick and be bad
tempered.
2. Other people may become very talkative whilst
others may have hunger pangs or food cravings.
(Munchies)
3. Peoples senses may feel sharper while other
people may feel as if time is slowing down due to
hallucinogenic effects.
Alcohol
Alcohol is a legal drug but can be just as powerful. It is
a depressant drug and can cause all sorts of
damage to the cells which make up our body:
NERVE CELLS – slows down messages between the cells
and the brain.
MUSCLE CELLS – Weakens the heart cells so they can’t
contract as well as needed .
LIVER CELLS – Too much Alcohol can clog up the liver
cells with fat, destroying it.
Alcohol
Effects of Alcohol:
1. Alcohol can exaggerate the mood you are in at the time.
2. Some people after heavy drinking may lode their balance
or slur words.
3. Some others may vomit after drinking.
4. In moderration it can take fells of stress and anxiety
away and make you feel rather relaxed.
Drinking within the limits, is, on the whole OK. Just don’t
become out of control with your drinking as this could
cause serious side effects.
Cigarettes
Tobacco comes from the leaves of the tobacco plant. It
contains a highly addictive drug called nicotine.
Smoking affects the brain and the lungs. It causes
much cell damage such as red blood cells (Not
getting as much oxygen as sufficient), brain cells
(become addicted to nicotine) and cillia which can
lead to death.
Cigarettes
Effects of Cigarettes:
1. Reduces oxygen intake
2. Increases heart rate
3. Slows reactions and can make your visual
judgement poor
4. Your heart rate takes longer to get back to normal.
Smokers can get addicted very quickly so don’t even try
one! It can take years and a lot of effort to kick the
habit.