Substance Abuse Linked To Dementia
Substance abuse impacts the chance of terminal mental illnesses, such as a form of Alzheimer’s known as Dementia, in later elderly years. There are many simple lifestyle choices pertaining to substance abuse that can lessen this risk. Reducing alcohol consumption can prevent dementia. Making the conscious decision to abstain from alcohol can positively impact brain health dramatically. Cutting back on cigarettes and tobacco products lessens the likelihood of developing mind deteriorating diseases. Avoiding the use of tobacco products greatly promotes better health across many body systems, including the nervous system. Staying active can reduce dementia risks. By spending more time being active, the …show more content…
Going teetotal can reduce the risk of dementia by creating a cleaner brain environment. “Even drinking within Government safe limits can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.” (“Go Teetotal”). Simply drinking within government regulations puts strain on the brain, that can cause deterioration. Alcohol has many negative effects on the brain, and alters our way of thinking and acting. Whether we notice it or not, it is constantly at work eating away brain cells. “Drinking alcohol daily at home has become normal for some people and this poses a threat to health.” (“Go Teetotal”). Just because drinking at home with limitations seems to cause no harm, doesn’t necessarily mean the alcohol isn’t affecting the brain in underlying ways. Even the slightest bit of alcohol can cause the brain to begin to deteriorate, especially when drinking during one’s middle ages of …show more content…
Tobacco also affects the brain in underlying ways. Tobacco contains a very powerful drug, Nicotine, that makes tobacco become addictive. This addictive drug causes changes to the brain that make one anxious, moody, nervous, and even depressed after smoking. Eliminating this drug from one’s system can create a healthier lifestyle, non dependent on nicotine. Therefore, reducing the risk of brain degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. “It is well known that smoking, too much alcohol, inactivity, and being overweight is bad for our health, but many people don’t realize that these things can also increase the likelihood of developing dementia and other causes of poor quality of life in older age.” (“Go Teetotal”). Changing one’s way of living to be healthier all around, can greatly increase brain
Substance abuse impacts the chance of terminal mental illnesses, such as a form of Alzheimer’s known as Dementia, in later elderly years. There are many simple lifestyle choices pertaining to substance abuse that can lessen this risk. Reducing alcohol consumption can prevent dementia. Making the conscious decision to abstain from alcohol can positively impact brain health dramatically. Cutting back on cigarettes and tobacco products lessens the likelihood of developing mind deteriorating diseases. Avoiding the use of tobacco products greatly promotes better health across many body systems, including the nervous system. Staying active can reduce dementia risks. By spending more time being active, the …show more content…
Going teetotal can reduce the risk of dementia by creating a cleaner brain environment. “Even drinking within Government safe limits can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.” (“Go Teetotal”). Simply drinking within government regulations puts strain on the brain, that can cause deterioration. Alcohol has many negative effects on the brain, and alters our way of thinking and acting. Whether we notice it or not, it is constantly at work eating away brain cells. “Drinking alcohol daily at home has become normal for some people and this poses a threat to health.” (“Go Teetotal”). Just because drinking at home with limitations seems to cause no harm, doesn’t necessarily mean the alcohol isn’t affecting the brain in underlying ways. Even the slightest bit of alcohol can cause the brain to begin to deteriorate, especially when drinking during one’s middle ages of …show more content…
Tobacco also affects the brain in underlying ways. Tobacco contains a very powerful drug, Nicotine, that makes tobacco become addictive. This addictive drug causes changes to the brain that make one anxious, moody, nervous, and even depressed after smoking. Eliminating this drug from one’s system can create a healthier lifestyle, non dependent on nicotine. Therefore, reducing the risk of brain degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. “It is well known that smoking, too much alcohol, inactivity, and being overweight is bad for our health, but many people don’t realize that these things can also increase the likelihood of developing dementia and other causes of poor quality of life in older age.” (“Go Teetotal”). Changing one’s way of living to be healthier all around, can greatly increase brain