Drug Essay
The Negative Effects of Substance Abuse
Tara Smith
University Of Phoenix COMM/155
According to the National Institution on Drug Abuse, fifty percent of Americans have a beloved one who is suffering from a drug abuse problem at any given time. ("The Stats of Drug Abuse", 2012). Drug abuse is defined as the misuse of a substance, whether it is legal or illegal or even prescribed by a doctor. ("National Institute on Drug Abuse", 2012). Alcohol and drugs have different side effects on different people, but they also have similar results. Alcohol and tobacco are considered to be addicting and fatal. Many drugs are illegal, but some can be legal. Alcohol and tobacco are legal in the United States, however all substances are addicting and end with health issues or death. ("National Institute On Drug Abuse", 2012). The effects of alcohol depend on many different factors, including size, weight, age, and sex. When you drink alcohol, it is absorbed by the stomach, enters the bloodstream, and goes to all the tissues. The amount of food and alcohol consumed by the individual are factored in also. Low alcohol intake may affect a person by experiencing dizziness and talkativeness. Immediate effects of large amounts of alcohol include slurred speech, nausea and vomiting. If you drink a small amount of alcohol, your judgment and coordination will be too impaired for you to drive safely. Continuous, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction or alcoholism. Addiction or alcoholism can lead to variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse. Long term effects of alcoholism combined with poor diet will cause permanent damage to vital organs such as your brain and liver. Abuse of alcohol will cause failure of handling major responsibilities dealing with work, family, school or the abuser will experience
Tara Smith
University Of Phoenix COMM/155
According to the National Institution on Drug Abuse, fifty percent of Americans have a beloved one who is suffering from a drug abuse problem at any given time. ("The Stats of Drug Abuse", 2012). Drug abuse is defined as the misuse of a substance, whether it is legal or illegal or even prescribed by a doctor. ("National Institute on Drug Abuse", 2012). Alcohol and drugs have different side effects on different people, but they also have similar results. Alcohol and tobacco are considered to be addicting and fatal. Many drugs are illegal, but some can be legal. Alcohol and tobacco are legal in the United States, however all substances are addicting and end with health issues or death. ("National Institute On Drug Abuse", 2012). The effects of alcohol depend on many different factors, including size, weight, age, and sex. When you drink alcohol, it is absorbed by the stomach, enters the bloodstream, and goes to all the tissues. The amount of food and alcohol consumed by the individual are factored in also. Low alcohol intake may affect a person by experiencing dizziness and talkativeness. Immediate effects of large amounts of alcohol include slurred speech, nausea and vomiting. If you drink a small amount of alcohol, your judgment and coordination will be too impaired for you to drive safely. Continuous, heavy use of alcohol can lead to addiction or alcoholism. Addiction or alcoholism can lead to variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse. Long term effects of alcoholism combined with poor diet will cause permanent damage to vital organs such as your brain and liver. Abuse of alcohol will cause failure of handling major responsibilities dealing with work, family, school or the abuser will experience
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