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Slide 1: ==== ==== Charles McDuffie is the owner of The List Building Academy, and offers a free 7-day e-course that shows men and women how to have a successful online business online by first building their optin subscriber list. He believes while the money may be in the list, the fortune lies in the follow up! http://www.listbuildingconcepts.com ==== ==== ID: 6618965 Author: Nigel A Martin Date Published: Oct 11, 2011 Title: Addiction: Alcohol, Drugs, Cigarettes Summary: Men continue to face problems with physical and chemical addictions, and these addictions are most commonly alcohol... Body: Men continue to face problems with physical and chemical addictions, and these addictions are most commonly alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. Through addictions Men face the risk mental health issues, depression, or even death. Health data shows that men from different parts of the world can be addicted to different substances, and in most scenarios, there's little respite. So, in case you or someone close to you is addicted to any substance, seeking help is the right thing to do.We have chosen to cover the 3 most major addictions that cause harm to Men all over the world. Smoking Cigarettes, Alcohol, Illicit and prescription Drugs.Alcohol Facts:Data shows there were 8,664 deaths in the United Kingdom in 2009 which were related to alcohol abuse. Men formed the larger percentage, with their number standing at 5,690. Not only can alcohol abuse lead to a variety of medical complications, it is also a leading cause of road accidents. Alcohol is a leading cause of aggressive and violent behaviour, And is also known to significantly increase the possibility of promiscuous sexual behaviour.Drug Abuse Facts:2009 data from American sources shows that drug abuse in the country was at its peak level (taking into account the last 8 years). Close to 9% of Americans over the age of 12 claimed to have used a drug in the last month, and this is an increase of 9% in a one year period. Drugs of choice include cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, and ecstasy. And it's not only illicit drugs, In the US, in between 2008 and 2009, there was a 12% increase in the non-medical usage of prescription drugs.Drug abuse is known to lead to an assortment of problems, both, psychological as well as physical. With drugs like cocaine and heroin, there's always the possibility of a drug overdose which can even result in severe injury or death.Smoking Facts:While a cigarette addiction might seem rather insignificant in comparison to a drug addiction at the onset, down the line the repercussions can be quite drastic. Smoking related deaths and serious illness from lung cancers alone have cigarettes high on the list of world health problems. Smoking cigarettes is still fairly common with men and smokers are quite easy to find no matter where you go. Governments across the world are taking measures to reduce the number of smokers, and some governments have already had success.The 2009 'New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey' showed that the total number of smokers is on the fall in their nation. The 2009 survey showed that 21% of all adults were smokers, which is around 23% lesser than the 2006/2007 figure.Warning Signs: How Can I tell if I am Addicted?The warning signs of most addictions can be easy to detect. Signs for cigarette smokers may include: if your are having trouble getting through a day without having a smoke Your fitness level has deteriorated If you are coughing first thing in the morning These are all signs that smoking is doing you harm.Alcoholic
Slide 2: warning signs: If you find yourself looking forward to a drink every day, or suffer withdrawals symptoms when you haven't had a drink for a while, anger, aggressive or violent behaviour when you drink, experiencing memory loss during a drinking session, there's a good chance you have a problem. For more information on problems that affect men, simply go to http://menshealthproblems.org/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nigel_A_Martin URL: http://ezinearticles.com/?Addiction:-Alcohol,-Drugs,-Cigarettes&id=6618965 ==== ==== Charles McDuffie is the owner of The List Building Academy, and offers a free 7-day e-course that shows men and women how to have a successful online business online by first building their optin subscriber list. He believes while the money may be in the list, the fortune lies in the follow up! http://www.listbuildingconcepts.com ==== ====