https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/ad8cl1s2mmra Dangers of alcohol, tobacco, opiates, and other drugs en-us 2019-04-13 15:58:43 UTC 2019-04-14 20:58:51 UTC hello@padlet.com cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/ad8cl1s2mmra/wish/351386632 Alcohol is "a depressant, meaning that it slows down vital functions"(page 5). Many people enjoy alcohol as a fun way to relax, however consuming more than the body can handle can have negative effects. It can lead to slurred speech, liver failure, unsteady movement, alcohol poisoning, and more.]]> 2019-04-13 16:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/ad8cl1s2mmra/wish/351386632 cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/ad8cl1s2mmra/wish/351386858 "The psychoactive ingredient is nicotine"(page 5). Nicotine is the addictive agent found in tobacco and it is a nervous stimulant. Tobacco can "elevate heart rate and blood pressure, constrict blood vessels, irritate lung tissue, and diminish ability to taste and smell".(page 6)]]> 2019-04-13 16:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/ad8cl1s2mmra/wish/351386858 cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/ad8cl1s2mmra/wish/351387091 My grandpa had been a smoker for many years until about 10 years ago. He quit because he started having grandchildren and everybody in the family was asking him to stop. The whole way through, our family was very supportive of him, and overall glad that by quitting, he's still alive and with us today. However, the impacts of smoking for so long are definitely present in his lungs.]]> 2019-04-13 16:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/ad8cl1s2mmra/wish/351387091 cassidydejesus https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/ad8cl1s2mmra/wish/351389021 Opioids are pain medications often prescribed to someone by doctors. However, they are highly addictive because of their ability to reduce emotional and physical pain.]]> 2019-04-13 16:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cassidydejesus/ad8cl1s2mmra/wish/351389021