Nicotine, caffeine, drugs and alcohol are all substances that adversely affect our health and are highly addictive. Their usage is particularly harmful to the brain, decreasing vital blood flow and accelerating the aging process.
According to Pier Piazza of France’s National Institute for Health and Medical Research, nicotine kills brain cells and stops new cells from forming.
Caffeine, drugs and alcohol all have a similar effect on the brain. The more you consume or inhale the more negative the effect. Simple slips in memory, for example, may turn into permanent conditions requiring long-term help. Additionally, many users suffer from fatigue, jumpiness, irritability, headaches and sleep deprivation. This is the “crash” after the high—the physical and emotional drop from the initial state of pleasure.
If you want to live a longer, healthier life, order bottled water instead of coffee, or stamp out that cigarette before taking a puff. It may be difficult initially, but in the long run you will fare much better for it.