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The Effects of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
ENG 121
November 26, 2012
The Effects of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism and drug abuse is a devastating disease that affects not only those that suffer from it, but also all those around them. Alcohol and drug abuse is very prevalent in the US; it takes many shapes, forms, and knows no color. This abuse can start as young as 9 or 10 years old and can continue until death. This disease affects many different types of people. It affects women, men, children, the rich, the poor, the employed, the unemployed, and does not discriminate. Alcoholism and drug abuse is a chronic illness that can become all consuming, and the cravings for drugs and alcohol experienced by an alcoholic and drug addict can be as strong as those for food and water. The need to drink and drug in theses addicts can eventually, without treatment surpass even health issues, family and work trouble, and legal problems. Because there is no “cure” for alcoholism and drug abuse, not drinking and drugging at all is necessary for the addicted person’s lifetime.
Ecstasy
Let us talk about Ecstasy for example. Mixing the two things could be deadly. It depends on how much alcohol you are drinking, how much ecstasy one is taking and do they really know what is in the ecstasy. If the ecstasy has other unknown drugs in it, mixing it with alcohol makes the effects unpredictable. Users report that Ecstasy produces intensely pleasurable effects including an enhanced sense of self-confidence and energy. Effects include feelings of peacefulness, acceptance and empathy.
Users say they experience feelings of closeness with others and a desire to touch others. Other effects can include involuntary teeth clenching, a loss of inhibitions, transfixion on sights and sounds, nausea, blurred vision, chills and/or sweating. Increases in heart rate and blood pressure, as well as seizures, are also possible. The stimulant effects of the drug enable users to dance for extended
ENG 121
November 26, 2012
The Effects of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Alcoholism and drug abuse is a devastating disease that affects not only those that suffer from it, but also all those around them. Alcohol and drug abuse is very prevalent in the US; it takes many shapes, forms, and knows no color. This abuse can start as young as 9 or 10 years old and can continue until death. This disease affects many different types of people. It affects women, men, children, the rich, the poor, the employed, the unemployed, and does not discriminate. Alcoholism and drug abuse is a chronic illness that can become all consuming, and the cravings for drugs and alcohol experienced by an alcoholic and drug addict can be as strong as those for food and water. The need to drink and drug in theses addicts can eventually, without treatment surpass even health issues, family and work trouble, and legal problems. Because there is no “cure” for alcoholism and drug abuse, not drinking and drugging at all is necessary for the addicted person’s lifetime.
Ecstasy
Let us talk about Ecstasy for example. Mixing the two things could be deadly. It depends on how much alcohol you are drinking, how much ecstasy one is taking and do they really know what is in the ecstasy. If the ecstasy has other unknown drugs in it, mixing it with alcohol makes the effects unpredictable. Users report that Ecstasy produces intensely pleasurable effects including an enhanced sense of self-confidence and energy. Effects include feelings of peacefulness, acceptance and empathy.
Users say they experience feelings of closeness with others and a desire to touch others. Other effects can include involuntary teeth clenching, a loss of inhibitions, transfixion on sights and sounds, nausea, blurred vision, chills and/or sweating. Increases in heart rate and blood pressure, as well as seizures, are also possible. The stimulant effects of the drug enable users to dance for extended