Health and social question 3 revision

drinking alcohol

current

addiction - alcohol 

significant wight change- lack of appetite or much more of an appetite

loss of balance and co-ordination 

future

liver cancer- alcohol abuse damages the liver cells and causes scarring (cirrhosis)

jaundice- yellowing of the skin and eyes as the liver fails.

drug missuse

current

addiction- drugs 

significant weight change- lack of appetite or much more of an appatite.

unable to control actions- risk of injury.

future

damage to the organs such as brain, liver and kidneys.

psycological effects- depression, anxiety and paranoia. some drugs suppress these symptoms so when they are stopped have adverse effects.

poor diet (overweight)

current

too much salt- can cause high blood pressure 

too much much sugar- can cause raised blood…