Miguel Ángel BelottoMiguel Ángel Belotto

Patricia Cuenca Sánchez

Mario Honrubia

Patricia Ruano

INTRODUCTIONNowadays, people receive a lot of information about the dangers of the addictions. However, millions of people take drugs or drink alcohol without caring about their health.

The brain is biologically prepared to repeat pleasant sensations, and the stimulation of that centre of pleasure makes the person change his behaviour in order to get that drug.

DrugsSoft drugs

TobaccoTobacco addiction is caused by one of his components: the nicotine. the action of that substance determine the excessive use of the tobaccoTobacco is the first cause of illness, disability and premature death of the world.In Spain, die more than 50.000 people every year. It is due to the fact that people smoke tobacco every day of their life.

CoffeeCoffee is a very popular drink in the world. It contains a stimulating substance called caffeine.That is a substance which can be considerated like a drug. But it is not a strong drug.

Coffee is not dangerous but people who drink too much coffee can become addicts to it.

DrugsHard drugs

In many countries, CocaineCocaine is a popular recreational drug. In the United States, the development of "crack" cocaine introduced the substance to a generally poorer inner-city market. Cocaine is a crystalline alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. The name comes from "coca" in addition to the alkaloid suffix -ine, forming cocaine

DrugsHard drugs

OpioidOpioid is a chemical that works by binding to opioid receptors, which are found principally in the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.

The side effects of opioids include sedation, respiratory depression, and constipation.

Opioids can produce a feeling of euphoria, and this effect, couple with physical dependence, can lead to recreational use of opioids by many individuals

DrugsHard drugs

AmphetamineAmphetamine is a psychostimulant drug that is known to produce increased wakefulness and focus in association with decreased fatigue and appetite.

Amphetamine is related to drugs such as methamphetamine and lisdexamfetamine which are a group of potent drugs that act by increasing levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, inducing euphoria.

EFFECTS

DrugsHard drugs

LSD also known as lysergide and colloquially as acid, is a semisynthetic psychedelic drug of the ergoline family.

LSD is non-addictive and non-toxic.

It is well known for its psychological effects which can include altered thinking processes, closed and open eye visuals, synaesthesia, a sense of time distortion, ego death and spiritual experiences.

In the United Kingdom, LSD is a class A drug.

Drinking alcohol Alcohol is a depressant legal drug, usually drunk in

liquid form

.Short-term effects:- Depend on a variety of factors, including a

person's size, weight, age, and sex, as well as the amount of food and alcohol consumed.

- Disinhibiting effect used in so many social situations (dizziness and talkativeness)

- A larger amount of alcohol includes slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting.

- Impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely.

- Lead people to make aggressive acts, including domestic violence and abuse.

hangovers of headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue.

 long-term effects:

-addiction (alcoholism).

-severe anxiety, tremors, hallucinations and convulsions.

-large quantities of alcohol, especially when combined with poor nutrition, can lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver.

-mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy may give birth to infants with fetal alcohol syndrome (mental retardation and other irreversible physical abnormalities)

-children of alcoholic parents are at greater risk than other children of becoming alcoholics.

At night crowds of young people wander the streets in search of a party, meeting their friends and stopping to drink.

A party spontaneously breaks out.

Is perceived by local governments as a social problem because it is impossible to predict where it will take place and because drinkers are as young as 12.

It has also become fashionable to compete for the biggest national drinking party,

"the big bottle" leaves city centres full of rubbish, and residents furious. Under-age drinkers claim that this way they can enjoy a night out for as little as 6 euros a night, whereas bars are too expensive.

Booze-up, a Spanish problem

CONCLUSION

To sum up, we would say that medical centers are making a good job with the advertisements and all the information that they are providing.

Everybody should take advantage of the job they are carrying out, instead of ignore it.

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