Addiction of anything, be it a cup of coffee or a glass of whisky, is not good. Here are some ways in which different types of addiction harm our body:

ALCOHOL:  Initially, taking alcohol may give you pleasures and relieve you of all your stress and pains. But consuming it for a long time on a daily basis can lead to adverse effects on the body. It badly affects the liver as the liver tries to digest alcohol. Excessive intake can cause cirrhosis due to scarring and consequent death of liver tissues. It also causes inflammation of liver cells. Apart from this, it also harms the brain. Impaired brain function leads to stress, anxiety, dementia, epilepsy and many other serious disorders. Digestive system, especially the pancreas, is affected which causes lowering of blood glucose. Eventually, whole of the body is affected which leads to breakdown of the immune system.

HARD DRUGS: The very first and the obvious affect of any hard drug like heroin, cocaine is on the central nervous system. It causes loss of concern, diminishes awareness and reduces sensitivity. Cocaine overdose brings about heart attacks and even slow down heart rate. These drugs may disturb the working of stomach causing cramps in abdominal muscles and vomiting.

GLUE SNIFFING: It is inhalation of fumes of solvents present in adhesives. It is more common during adolescence. The immediate effect is liver damage and can further lead to mood swings, irritability, personality changes and drowsiness. The effect is not ever-lasting and usually people come over it.

SMOKING: The habit of smoking is developing increasingly among the youngsters. The key component here is nicotine. Nicotine damages the inner lining of the lungs and leads to fatal diseases like bronchitis. The individual becomes prone to lung cancer. Tobacco consumption affects the oral cavity like decaying of gums. Nicotine reduces appetite, damages arteries and causes wrinkles and ageing. It also stimulates the brain and later sedates also.

CAFFEINE: When taken in small amounts, it stimulates the nervous system but larger proportions can cause irritability and insomnia. It also increases heart rate and stimulates heart muscles.

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