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Alcoholism

The consumption of liquid substances such as 'jaand', 'raksi', brandy, whisky, beer,
etc. is called alcoholism. The alcoholic substances have been excessively used during
religious and social functions, festivals and various recreational activities in Nepal.

Immediate Effects of Alcoholism

The major immediate effects of alcoholism are loss of body control, vomiting, breathe
smelling, reddish eyes, babbling and unclear speech, quick temper, etc. Similarly,
indigestion, muscular weakness, involvement of users in quarrels/ fights due to
quick stimulation of alcohol in the body are other immediate effects of alcoholism.

Long –term Effects of Alcoholism

a. Consumption of alcohol destroys the sensitive organs such as lungs, liver, kidneys, etc.

b. Reduces the fertility power of men and women

c. Causes various diseases such as T.B.(Tuberculosis), Cancer, ulcer, etc.
d. Causes trembling of limbs (hands and legs), rapid heartbeats

e. Loss of social respect of individuals

f. Loss of memory

Preventive Measures of Alcoholism

a. We should avoid company with the drunkards / friends having bad habit of
alcohol consumption.

b. The production, distribution and advertisement of wine should be banned/
prohibited.

c. Public awareness programs should be conducted against alcoholism.

d. The use of alcohol in various festivals/celebrations should be discouraged.

Smoking

The consumption/ intake of tobacco in the form of smoke, chewing, inhaling or

as any form is called smoking. Smoking includes cigarettes, 'bindi', surti (tobacco
leaf), 'tambaku', kankad, etc. Nicotine, Tar, Ammonia furfural, carbon-monoxide are
the chief harmful chemicals among 4000 types of elements found in tobacco. The
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