Showing posts with label drug abuse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drug abuse. Show all posts

Monday, August 25, 2008

Deadly Combination

When we go to a party like college frat parties, we usually see a lot of alcohol and drugs. We might not use them but some others will and might even mix them together. The effect that is felt by mixing the two substances together might be of the scale but toxicity from it is deadly.

Overdose from either is seriously lethal so the combination will be twice as deadly. Alcohol is a substance that could cause damage to our neurons which could affect or normal brain function. Some effects of alcohol toxicity are slurred speech, shuffling gait, constricted pupils, acute respiratory failure, impaired judgment and death. The first three that mentioned are early sign of intoxication which leads to the other three mentioned. Alcoholism is one of the most known addictions most known to mankind and fact that it is legally sold everywhere makes it very accessible to drinkers.

Drugs on the other hand are a substance that is sold illegally due to the horrifying effects that have caused a lot of deaths all over the globe. Just to name some crystal meth, cocaine, opium, heroin and marijuana are just a few kinds of these illegal substances that are abused by many individuals. Drug addiction is a great problem that our community is facing and the longer we delay in taking action the more horrible situations will become.

Both substances are very harmful to our bodies and most importantly not to be taken together for it might cause endless complications leading to death. We should educate the young people as early as possible to divert their attention on drugs and alcohol.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Reaching Toxicity

Our body is a tool used by us in many ways. We can do what we need and what we want with our body. Things like riding a bike, watching shows, playing sports or games, dancing and all other things. Without our body functioning well we can’t do a single thing or our actions are limited. And after all the hectic activities we rejuvenate our bodies through eating, resting and sleeping to prepare for another day.

But some individuals use there body’s capacity to the fullest. Drug and alcohol abuse is an example of that. Substance overdose is a very fatal thing to happen especially to a young, fragile body. Alcohol and drugs are known substances that can damage the brain that causes several medical conditions that can cause paralysis and worst of all death. Many have suffered these kinds of conditions especially individuals aging from 17 to 25 are common to be in this situation and should undergo detoxification. Detox treatment is needed and given to a person with substance toxicity. It is action of removing harmful substances in the body caused by overdose like drugs, alcohol and food. This is done usually when a person has reached the maximum capacity of the body and is now on a critical level with the pupils dilated, the skin is cold to touch and is very disoriented or unconscious.

Drug rehabilitation centers are keen on keeping these individuals off those addictive substances to pose a better way of living for them. Keeping a cleaner and safer lifestyle is the key in keeping our bodies in good working condition. The more we are aware of our body’s situation the more we can adjust to a healthy life.