Do you pop in pain-killers ? Chew gum for hours ? Drink endless cups of coffee ?? There are many habits that we develop, without realising when they turn into addictions. Not as fatal as drugs or alcohol, they still play havoc with your system. Lets take these one by one ....
PAIN-KILLERS
Are you always quick to pop a painkiller ? Do you keep stack of Disprin or Ibuprofen handy? You are not alone. This is growing addiction, especially amongst the youth. The composition of these drugs is such that they provide instant relief. A psychologist says that people addicted to pain killers are stressed and resort to quick fixes, not wanting to face bigger issues.
Harmful effects : Strong pain killers can cause serious stomach damage, irritable bowel or liver failure.
CHEWING GUM
Do you chew gum constantly? Is it becoming an integral part of your owrkouts and official meetings? Chewing gum is a common addiction.
Harmful effects : The habit is especially harmful for growing kids as it affects their developing facial muscles. Chewing gums constantly activates saliva and gastric juices without really providing food to the body. The jaw-line is affected and your mouth feels dry after regular intervals.
Source : TOI
