Physical Health and Wellbeing

Drugs and wellbeing

By sofia and Laila

to an hour.The buzz can last between 3 and 6 hours.

Speed puts a strain on your heart, so it's definitely not advisable for people with high blood pressure or a heart condition – users have died from taking too much.

Taking a lot of speed, alongside its effects on diet and sleep, can give your immune system a battering – so you could get more colds, flu and sore throats.

Apowerful stimulant that keeps people alert, usually sold as an off-white or pinkish powder –that sometimes look like small crystals

Benzodiazepines

Sleepy, relaxed, calm and or confused, and disorientated this drug could make you unsteady on your feet, have slower reflexes. It takes around Around 1-4 hours depending on type of benzo taken.

Taking benzos can make you drowsy, dizzy and sometimes aggressive. Taking benzos with alcohol is dangerous because this is two sedatives actively mixing together.

PMA(Dr Death)

When is Ecstasy not Ecstasy? When it’s PMA/PMMA- Drug andAlcohol Information and Support in IrelandDrugs.ie

PMAis sometimes sold as ecstasy. However, PMAis more poisonous and can kill at lower doses than MDMA.

PMAaffects the body's temperature control and the risk of overheating as it is more poisonous. People can get so out of control that they don't realise they're in danger of overheating.

How long the effects last and the drug stays in your system depends on how much you’ve taken, your size and what other drugs you may have also taken.

Bonsai(Phenazepam)

This drug is mainly snorted but it can also be a liquid. It provides a sedative effect, relieving tension and anxiety, and making the user feel calm and relaxed.

Bonsai can get you so addicted you can become depressed it you can want to commit suacide.

There is no right duration it depends on how much you take and if you have a strong immune system

Caring For Your Body

10.1 Looking after your skin

Acne:

Acne is a skin condition that produces a variety of spots, usually on the face, but also sometime on the back and the top of the chest. It occurs during adolescence. Acne is not caused by poor hygiene, eating too much chocolate or creasy foods. It happens when an excess of oil is produced by glands under the skin as a reaction to the changing levels of hormones.

How to deal with acne!

Wash your face and other affected areas twice a day with lukewarm water and a mild soap. Don't wash it more than that as you may irate the skin and make it worse.

Do not squeeze spots.This can make them worse and can result in permanent scarring.

You And Your Health

Allergies

What causes an allergic reaction?

Asubstance that triggers an allergic reaction is called an allergen.Some people react to airborne allergens such as pollen or dust. Others have a reaction to the substance in the certain foods, such as nuts, shellfish, milk or strawberries.About one in ten people suffer an allergic reaction to the sting of a wasp or bee. Some people are allergic to certain drugs, such as penicillin. People can also be allergic to things they touch, such as certain clothing materials, animal’s fur, particular plants or cleaning products.

Respiratory allergies- Asthma

Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the airways in the lungs.The airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the airways can become inflamed and narrowed at times. This makes it harder for air to flow out of your airways when you breathe out

You And Your Health

Immunizations and health checks

Immunisation

In the past, children often caught infectious diseases, such as mumps and measles. Today, very young children are given vaccines to prevent this. Vaccines work by inserting a weakened or dead form of the disease into the body.This makes thebody’s immune system produce antibodies, which destroy the microbes that cause infectious diseases.

Routine Checks

Breast cancer:Although about 12 percent of women will develop breast cancer during their lives, it is a very rare among teens. However, since breast development often begins as a lump under the nipple, teenage girls can worry that something is wrong, especially as these breast buds may be sensitive. If you are concerned in any way about the changes to yours breasts, see a doctor. Breast cancer is not the only cancer that can be checked on,Testicular cancer is also an example.

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Caring for your feet and your back

Looking after your back!

Back pain may result from poor posture, weak abdominal or back muscles, or sudden muscle strain, often caused by lifting or carrying heavy objects. Looking after your back in adolescence is important because studies suggest that tennis who suffer back pain are more likely to develop back pain in later life.

Caring for your feet!

When caring for your feet make sure to wash them everyday as you never know what you've stepped on throughout the day. Make sure to never walk barefoot near the pool as thats the n1 hotspot to getting athletes foot.Always wear proper socks under your shoes as not wearing socks may irritate the feet.

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Tattoos and piercings

Tattoos

If you are ever thinking of doing tattoos in the future please read carefully.Tattoos are perfectly safe when done properly by qualified tattoo artists with the appropriate equipment. Before entering a tattoo shop, you should be able to see a qualified badge outside the door to say that is a real and trusted tattoo shop. When getting a tattoo its best to go with a friend as that is an extra person that can help in case of emergencies. Before getting a tattoo get yourself informed if your parents are ok with everything.

Body Piercing

As mentioned earlier, body piercing has been part of many cultures for thousands of years. Same rules apply as getting a tattoo for getting a piercing. Make sure to get the piercing done by a professional and make sure their tools are sterilized before getting a piercing.