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EFFECTS OF SMOKING Weak immunity Unhealthy lungs Affected brain Bad breath Stained teeth Breathing problems, stroke, cancer, heart attacks

Specific dangers of tobacco smoking Carbon monoxide – prevents blood from carrying oxygen – Lesser oxygen compromises immunity – Results to a body susceptible to common illnesses Nicotine – Addictive chemical – Makes the smoker want to continue smoking

Tar – Makes the lungs inefficient in taking in oxygen – Sticks to lungs making them stiff – Breathing difficulties and persistent coughing Other dangers – Increase risk of heart attacks, stroke, chronic pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema – Cancer of lungs, larynx, mouth and pancreas Virtually same dangers are faced by victims of second hand smoking Specific dangers of tobacco smoking

Fermented liquid with intoxicating effects Drinks with alcohol include beer, wines and liquors Considered as a cancer causing substance (liver, mouth and stomach) Alcohol

EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL DRINKING Loss of control over body movements Blurred visionNausea Loss of consciousness Liver damage

1 st stage Relaxed feel General loss of control over bodily movements 2 nd stage Inability to speak, think or see clearly Confused and unsure 3 rd stage Physical reaction to the chemicals Nausea and vomiting 4 th stage Loss of consciousness Coma Decrease of breathing and pulse rate Can lead to death How alcohol affects the body *Reminder: The above stages are the general stages; this means that for some people, the effect can be slower, or worse, faster than the “normal”