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Taking Good Care of My Body - Coggle Diagram
Taking Good Care of My Body
Why do people abuse drugs ?
Seeking to get high
Being under the influence of peers / family
Being curious
An unhealthy lifestyle is one in which people ...
Abuse drugs and inhalants
Smoke tobacco products such as cigarettes
Consume alcohol in excess
A healthy lifestyle is a daily habit of people who ...
Have a balanced diet consisting of healthy servings
Avoid harmful substances like drugs, alcohols and smoking
Do regular exercise like walking or jogging
What are the harmful effects of drinking alcohol ?
Alcohol is a type of drug that slows down the activities of the brain and nervous system
Drinking too much alcohol can cause serious damage to our liver, brain and stomach
Harmful compounds in Cigarette Smoke
Tar
Causes cancer and paralyses hair-like structures called cilia in our air passage such that they cannot sweep away trapped bacteria
Nicotine
Increases blood pressure and causes addiction
Carbon monoxide
Reduces the efficiency of blood cells in transporting oxygen, which results in our body cells getting less oxygen
Passive Smoking
People around smokers may also inhale the smoke produced by their cigarettes. This is known as
passive smoking
Ways to quit smoking or avoid starting the smoking habit
Make a stand not to smoke
Learn about the harmful effects of smoking
Keep away from people who encourage you to smoke
Take up healthy activities such as sports
Types of drugs
Stimulants
Increased heart rate and body temperature
Damage to heart and nerves
Depressants
Inability to concentrate
Slow reaction
Narcotics
Damage to lungs, kidneys and liver
Dull feeling and tiredness
Hallucinogens
Inability to move
Confusion and hallucination
Inhalants
Prone to bleeding and bruises
Smoking reduces the Lung Capacity
A pair of healthy lungs contains many tiny air sacs. Together, these air sacs occupy a large volume and are efficient in absorbing oxygen and removing carbon dioxide
The harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke damages the tiny air sacs in the lungs
Immediate & short-term
Smelly hair
Less oxygen to the brain
Bad breath and stained teeth
Stained fingers
Medium & Long-term
Stroke
Bindness
Lung cancer
