Do you drink alcohol beverages in special occasions? Did you know the negative effects of drinking alcohol? Alcohol - is an intoxicating substance produced by fermentation of grains and fruits. It is a depressant that slows down body functions such as movement, speech, reaction, time, and thinking ability. When someone drinks alcohol, it enters the bloodstream. From there it travels to the brain, and because it's a depressant, it slows down the functions of your body. Ethyl alcohol is the only kind of alcohol used in beverages. The type of alcoholic beverage depends on the type of fruit or grain used in fermentation and the amount of alcohol present. The most common alcoholic beverages are beer and wine. Why do people like to drink alcohol? Here are some of the reasons for drinking alcohol: 1. Peer Pressure. People try alcohol when they are in social settings where everyone else is drinking. 2. Stress-relief. Alcohol provides the temporary illusion that problems have
Do you SMOKE? Did you know what are the chemicals does it contains? Why do you smoke? How this smoke affects to your health? A cigarette is a cylindrical rolled paper containing dried and shredded tobacco leaves. Its main component is nicotine , a stimulant that is highly addictive. A cigarette also contains approximately 600 other ingredients. The smoke coming from it contains approximately 7,000 chemicals, 69 of which are carcinogenic or cancer causing substance. Why people smoke? Peer pressure . People who have friends who smoke may feel pressured into doing the same to be accepted. Parental influence . Those who have parents or guardian who smoke are more likely to start smoking. Advertising and media . Advertisements of cigarettes portray smoking as exciting, glamorous. Stress relief . Some people smoke to manage tension and relieve stress from family or from work. Chemicals that are found in cigarettes Negative Health Impacts of Smoking Cigarettes smok