2.1 Effects of tobacco, alcohol and drugs
What are the effects of tobacco, alcoholand drugs on our body?
One way we can care for ourselves is to take note of what we take into our body.
Substances such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs harm our health. Taking these substances in large amounts can lead to death. These substances also affect the development of our body.
Tobacco
Tobacco comes from the leaves of the tobacco plant. It is usually made into cigarettes or cigars for smoking.
Some of the effects of smoking include:
- weak immunity
- unhealthy lungs
- affected brain
- bad breath
- stained teeth