Hi friends i was just going through the other thread about smoking. Smoking is one of the most common and prevelent way of consuming nocotine to caffine. It is believed to be one of the most harmful way of living life. Yet those who do smoke report that it elevates their spirits, makes hem more efficient and helps them concentrate better. In fact i know about a guy who needs to smoke a cigarette in order to relieve himself in the morning. Indian history is full of instances and stories about the popularity of alcoholic beverages.Great kings,emporers and nawabs use to have special palaces for the activity. Even indian mythology gives hint of the popularity of the alcoholic beverages--- with a mention of gods patronising them and believers offering them as "divine gift" to the Almighty eg Shiva. Whisky is 2nd to the most addictive stuff in the world. Wine and alcohol form a part of life for most people. In some countries it is a part of tradition and in in some it is a necessity due to the extreamly harsh and cruel weather conditions.For some it is a part of their Job . In India for instance the sanitory workers who are suppose to clean main holes, drains or public conveniences are given a regular quota of liquor so that they can do the difficult and dirty work in an intoxicated state. This small favor makes these workers addicted to alcohol and joepardises their life. Higher societies are also full of such examples. With great kings and warriors reducing to nothing because of the addiction. However all these things are depending on "Whether you consume alcohol or it consumes you". In the first case alcohol/beverages/wines has been known to increase the life of main if taken in small qualtity few times a week, it is known to have healing powers.It forms a essential part of some cusines. It is a major part of of all armed forces in the world as it helps them survive diffcult weather conditions and demading duty hours and requirments. Champagne is a ideal award for all "Man of the Match" in the cricket world and is seen all over the wolrd as a symbol of celebaration. However in the second scenario, if the alcohol starts consuming you then ---- poverty, broken relations, isolation, lost carrers and eventualy death awaits you. Please share your views as it may help build awareness and who knows may help some friend who may need it
You have thought a lot about this i'm guessing and must have some relation to your life in a pretty substantial way for you to be so passionate about it. You pretty much stated everything that i have thought only in a much clearer way. This is my first reply so i don't know if i'm quoting the correct way but -"poverty, broken relations, isolation, lost carrers and eventualy death awaits you."- If your friends truely care about you then they would never let it get this far. My uncle almost killed himself with alcohol but he saw what his drinking was doing to his daughter and he knew he never wanted her to do the same thing so he found god and he was saved....
I think that if you think about needing a drink all the time, it's time to quit. That's when you're becoming a slave to it. It can happen that you're stressed out and want a drink from time to time ... but if it's a lot ... then you're definitely being consumed.
Well it would elevate their spirits and help them concentrate if they were addicted to nicotine. They need nicotine in their body just to operate and feel 'normal' etc. And if they aren't getting their nicotine fix they're unable to concentrate and get moody etc.. so of course smoking will alleviate these symptoms of withdrawl. If he wasn't addicted a wank would suffice. It's good to get merry and fucked up once in a while.. anywhere that sells alcohol is a palace if you ask me! I disagree with that totally. They may be a part of regular life but most people can do without booze. That's pretty mad! Yeah well.. it's all about self-control and being smart enough to know that abusing substances or drugs of any kind can lead to alsorts of problems, including addiction. Some people just don't care 'cos they're that miserable. Pete
Thanks a lot friends for your valuable cotributions.If we get significant posts on the thread with varying views then we can possibly publish it on a website .what say you!!!!