SAY NO TO TOBACCO,ALCOHOL AND DRUGS…….EXTEND YOUR LIFE SPAN

This life is a God given gift to us. We should try to enjoy this life to the maximum.

So lets do things which give pleasure to us and people around us.

Smoking or taking tobacco in any form gives momentary pleasure and has harmful effects later.

The amount of harm it does to our body is so high that it can’t be repaired even after pouring lots of money on it later.

HEALTH IS WEALTH. So, Say NO to TOBACOO and AlCOHOL.

ILL EFFECTS OF TOBACCO SMOKING

LUNG CANCER

DIFFERENCE IN THE FACE OF A LADY BEFORE AND AFTER SMOKING

EFFECT OF TOBACCO CHEWING ON MOUTH

LEUKOPLAKIA

Patches and irritation of tongue

White patches inside the mouth.

Patches and irritation on gums.Discolouration of teeth.

Tumours in the mouth

PEPTIC ULCER

EXTREME CASES OF TOBACCO CHEWING AND SMOKING

THROAT CANCER

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH CHEWING TOBACCO?

Like cigarettes, smokeless tobacco contains nicotine, which is an addictive chemical. When a person attempts to eliminate their nicotine addiction, the body experiences intense withdrawal effects and cravings for nicotine, making the quitting process much more challenging. There are numerous detrimental health effects related to chewing tobacco, which are outlined below. Chewing tobacco is highly addictive. In the duration of a half hour chew, the average smokeless tobacco user ingests an amount of nicotine which is equivalent to the amount in 4 cigarettes. It would take nearly 60 cigarettes to equal the amount of nicotine in a single can of chewing tobacco.

Many users find it necessary to chew while they sleep because they have become entirely dependent on the product.

Chewing tobacco, also called smokeless tobacco or snuff, contains over 25 carcinogens or cancer causing agents.

Chewing tobacco increases the risk of oral cancers, throat and pharynx cancers. Oral cancers include those of the lips, mouth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Many times these cancers develop as unsightly tumors that need to be surgically removed. Quite often whole pieces of the jaw and cheek need to be removed as well, leaving the smokeless tobacco user with a severe facial disfigurement.

In one study, as many as 91% of oral and throat cancer patients used smokeless tobacco. The oral cancer risk associated with those that use chewing tobacco is approximately 50 times

higher than that of the non tobacco users.

Nearly 90% of oral tumors are caused by smokeless chewing tobacco. o Symptoms of oral cancers include sores that fail to heal, sores that bleed easily,

patches which are a whitish color, the formation of a lump or thickening in the mouth, difficulty chewing or swallowing food or feeling a sens ation like something is stuck in the throat.

Chewing tobacco users may develop a condition called Leukoplakia. Leukoplakia is a condition which results from continued irritation of the gums, tongue, and the insides of the cheeks. This disease is usually identified by the appearance of thick, whitish patches. Although Leukoplakia isn't painful, the patches may be sensitive to the touch or aggravated by certain foods. Many patches of leukoplakia show signs of precancerous cells and many cancerous tumors appear near areas of leukoplakia.

Users of chewing tobacco are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases account for nearly 40% of all deaths annually. Nicotine constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure and reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood stream, all of which have an effect on the heart and can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

Smokeless tobacco increase the risk and severity of gum and tooth disease. The constant presence of tobacco eats the gum away from the root of the tooth, leaving the tooth much more susceptible to cavities. Additionally, to mask the bitter taste of tobacco, many manufacturers add sugar and other artificial ingredients. The constant presence of sugar weakens the tooth enamel resulting in cavities. The receding gum line also weakens the stability of the tooth, resulting in lose teeth which eventually fall out.

Chewing tobacco permanently discolors teeth and users suffer from halitosis, constant bad breath.

SNIFFING INTOXICANTS Drug effect

Vapours from volatile substances pass rapidly from the lungs to the brain, causing depression of the central nervous system. Effects similar to acute alcoholic intoxication occur within two to three minutes. Feelings of euphoria are very common and some users report hallucinations. If inhalation (sniffing) continues, there is further depression of the central nervous system, which leads to loss of awareness, judgement and muscular coordination and eventual coma. The intoxicating effects last for 15-60 minutes after sniffing ceases. Sniffers often report a mild "hangover" for up to a day after use.

DependencyTolerance develops so that, over time, larger and larger quantities of volatile substance are required to produce the same effect.

WithdrawalOccasional mild physical withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, have been noted. However, psychological rather than physical dependence is more common.

Long-term useFollowing regular use of volatile substances, "sniffers rash", memory impairment and loss of concentration have been reported. With chronic use, loss of muscular coordination, slurring of speech and vision impairment are common. However, these effects are usually reversible if sniffing stops. Long-term heavy use (10 years or more) may lead to permanent brain damage. A small number of cases involving permanent liver and kidney damage have also been reported