Drugs, Booze and Cigarettes By Callum McKenzie

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.