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Recreational Drugs. Smoking. Smoking effects on the body. Biggest cause of Coronary Heart Disease Damages the cardiovascular system, particularly the heart, the blood vessels and the blood carrying capacity Cause High Blood Pressure Decreases aerobic fitness.
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Smoking effects on the body • Biggest cause of Coronary Heart Disease • Damages the cardiovascular system, particularly the heart, the blood vessels and the blood carrying capacity • Cause High Blood Pressure • Decreases aerobic fitness
Nicotine is a stimulant as it raises alertness. It is however VERY addictive.
Alcohol and performance Often used as a sedative in sport (has a calming effect) • It can cause a great safety risk as it slows reaction times and impairs judgement and balance. • It also increases urine production therefore causing dehydration. • Long term effects include liver and kidney damage
Socially acceptable Drug prescribed by a doctor or that can bought over the counter e.g. paracetamol and aspirin. • Socially unacceptable Illegal drugs e.g. heroin, cocaine, cannibis.