should live longer than those that don't.  Smoking People sometimes start smoking because they think it makes them look grown up and cool. Because you know how much it can harm your body It makes your hair, your clothes and your breath smell.  Alcohol If you're in your early teens or younger, your body isn't fully grown and alcohol will affect you more quickly than an adult. It acts quickly, slowing your body down. In small amounts this can make you feel more relaxed but in large amounts it can be dangerous. You may not be able to walk properly or speak clearly, but often you don't realise this. You might feel sick, take stupid risks or lose control. If you're drunk you're a danger to yourself and to others.  Drugs People often take drugs because they like the effects they have on you. But these effects can be dangerous. Without drugs you are in charge of your body and mind. But drugs can alter the way the body or mind works and people can feel less in control of themselves. This can be both frightening and dangerous. People sometimes take silly risks when they've taken drugs. they may think that they can do things that are unsafe or even impossible. For example, people have died thinking that they could fly, or swim across a large river.  Fast food These foods should not be eaten too often, and when they are, only in small amounts. They are loaded in calories, fat and sugar - but they do not contain many vitamins and minerals. A massive one in five of the world's population is classed as overweight. previous main page |
