Alcohol/Substance Abusers - ADDICTS ALL-Don’t Like Being Sick; BUT They did Choose to Conduct the WAR

Addicted People CLAIM THEY DISLIKE BEING DEPENDENT; but; the Trouble is, THEY DON’T WANT TO WORK TO GET CLEAN AND SOBER, EITHER.

Of course; they ALL suffer from more than addiction; otherwise they would not have chosen to conduct war in the first place. They suffer from HURT.

 They suffer from fear, magical thinking, delusion and instant gratification. They’re used to things happening fast. They take a pill and feel better right away. An addicted person wants the pay off, now. But recovery doesn’t work like that. Recovery is a process. Substance abusers don’t like being sick. Listening to their stories you will understand, they’re not having fun. They don’t abuse drugs to be cool, or impress anyone. They’re not using to upset their family members. By the time they realise they’re addicted, They’re Using to Maintain. The euphoric high abusers first felt when they picked up, is long gone. Now they use to feel normal. Or even just to get out of bed in the morning.

The Alarming Rise of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Teens, April 25, 2017. Obesity-Related Deaths Hit New High Worldwide.

Across all racial/ethnic groups, the rate of new diagnosed cases of type 1 diabetes increased more annually from 2003-2012 in males (2.2 percent) than in females (1.4 percent) ages 0-19.

Among youth ages 0-19, the rate of new diagnosed cases of type 1 diabetes increased most sharply in Hispanic youth, a 4.2 percent annual increase. In non-Hispanic blacks, the rate of new diagnosed cases of type 1 diabetes increased by 2.2 percent and in non-Hispanic whites by 1.2 percent per year.

Among youth ages 10-19, the rate of new diagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes rose most sharply in Native Americans (8.9 percent), Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders (8.5 percent) and non-Hispanic blacks (6.3 percent).  Note: The rates for Native Americans cannot be generalized to all Native American youth nationwide.

Among youth ages 10-19, the rate of new diagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes increased 3.1 percent among Hispanics. The smallest increase was seen in whites (0.6 percent). The rate of new diagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes rose much more sharply in females (6.2 percent) than in males (3.7 percent) ages 10-19.

Diabetes – Some Facts

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar), due to an absolute or relative insulin deficiency. Insulin, a hormone secreted from beta cells in the pancreas, assists with the conversion of glucose into energy. Without insulin, glucose cannot be sufficiently absorbed from the bloodstream into the cells of the body. Diabetes is classified as:

Type 1 Diabetes (previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes) may account for 5% to 10% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes (1). Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed primarily in childhood or adolescence, but may be diagnosed in adults. Multiple daily injections of insulin are required for survival. The most common form of type 1 is caused by autoimmune destruction of beta cells, resulting in an inability of the pancreas to produce insulin. Risk factors are less well-defined for type 1 than for type 2 diabetes, but autoimmune, genetic and environmental factors are involved in the development of this type of diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes was previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

(NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes. Most commonly, type 2 diabetes begins after

age 40. However, in many countries, a growing number of children and

adolescents are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (2,3,4).

The onset of type 2 diabetes is a two-stage process: first, there is resistance to

insulin’s action often exacerbated by obesity; second, the pancreas fails to

increase insulin production enough to compensate adequately for the resistance.

Type 2 may account for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases.

**Risk Factors For Type 2** include age, obesity, family history of diabetes, prior history of gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, physical inactivity and race/ethnicity. Diabetes is a condition where your body is not able to regulate levels of glucose (sugar) in your blood. This results in too much or too little sugar in your blood. There are 2 types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes occurs when your pancreas stops producing insulin. If you have type 1 diabetes, you will need to use an insulin injector to make sure your body gets enough insulin.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body does not respond properly to the insulin it produces. Treatment includes medication and lifestyle changes to your diet and exercise routine.

Topic Overview

What is type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes happens when your body can't use insulin the right way. Over time, the pancreas can't make enough insulin.

Insulin is a hormone that helps the body's cells use sugar (glucose) for energy. It also helps the body store extra sugar in muscle, fat, and liver cells. Without insulin, this sugar can't get into your cells to do its work. It stays in your blood instead. Your blood sugar level then gets too high.

High blood sugar can harm many parts of the body, such as the eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. It can also increase your risk for other health problems (complications).

Type 2 diabetes is different from type 1 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, so that over time the body can't produce insulin at all. In type 2 diabetes, the body still makes some insulin, but it can't use it the right way.

What causes type 2 diabetes?

You can get type 2 diabetes if: Your body doesn't respond as it should to insulin. This makes it hard for your cells to get sugar from the blood for energy. This is called insulin resistance.

Your pancreas doesn't make enough insulin.

If you are overweight, get little or no exercise, or have type 2 diabetes in your family, you are more likely to have problems with the way insulin works in your body. Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with a healthy lifestyle, including staying at a healthy weight, making healthy food choices, and getting regular exercise.

What are the symptoms?

Some people don't have symptoms, especially when diabetes is diagnosed early. This is because the blood sugar level may rise so slowly that a person may not know that anything is wrong.

The Most Common Symptoms Of High Blood Sugar Include:

Feeling very thirsty.

Urinating more often than usual.

Feeling very hungry.

Having blurred vision.

You can get high blood sugar for many reasons, including not taking your diabetes medicines, eating more than usual (especially sweets), not exercising, or being sick or under a lot of stress.

If You're Taking Diabetes Medicine, You Can Also Have Problems With Low Blood Sugar. These Symptoms Include:

Sweating.

Feeling weak.

Feeling shaky.

Feeling very hungry.

How is type 2 diabetes diagnosed?

If your doctor thinks that you have type 2 diabetes, he or she will ask you questions about your medical history, do a physical examination, and order a blood test that measures the amount of sugar in your blood.

How is it treated?

The key to treating type 2 diabetes is to keep blood sugar levels controlled and in your target range.

All of the following help to lower blood sugar:

Making healthy food choices. Try to manage the amount of carbohydrate you eat by spreading it out over the day.

Losing weight, if you are overweight

Getting regular exercise

Taking medicines, if you need them

It's also important to:

See your doctor. Regular check-ups are important to monitor your health.

Test your blood sugar levels. You have a better chance of keeping your blood sugar in your target range if you know what your levels are from day to day.

Keep high blood pressure and high cholesterol under control. This can help you lower your risk of heart and large blood vessel disease.

Quit smoking. This can help you reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It seems like a lot to do—especially at first. You might start with one or two changes. Focus on checking your blood sugar regularly and being active more often. Work on other tasks as you can.

It can be hard to accept that you have diabetes. It's normal to feel sad or angry. You may even feel grief. Talking about your feelings can help. Your doctor or other health professionals can help you cope.

Health Tools

Adaptation Date: 6/16/2017

For further information on the prevention, management, and diagnosis of diabetes, speak to your health care provider. You may also call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered dietician, registered nurse, or pharmacist. Our dieticians are available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; our nurses are available anytime, every day of the year; and our pharmacists are available every night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. You can also Email a HealthLinkBC Dietician.

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica and Other Conditions Related to Zinc Deficiency and Associated With Mutations in Gene (SLC39A4)

The last trip Sandy; along with Georgie his “real true Mother” and myself: ever made was to Waterton Lakes National Park.

There is a broad spectrum of physiological signs of zinc deficiency given that zinc is involved in a great number of biochemical processes. Most commonly, zinc deficiency is associated with skin lesions, such as seen in Acrodermatitis enteropathica, an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder affecting the uptake of zinc. Additionally, growth retardation and hypogonadism in males were among the first and frequently reported clinical signs in zinc deficient patients. However, apart from several other symptoms caused by zinc deficiency, such as poor appetite, delayed wound healing, cell-mediated immune dysfunction, and abnormal neurosensory changes, behavioural alterations have been consistently reported.

Zinc deficiency may result in depression, emotional instability, increased anxiety and aggression, irritability and deficits in social behaviour. Additionally, or as consequence of some factors discussed above, impaired memory and capacity to learn may occur.

Zinc deficiency is associated with multiple disorders. In particular, patients suffering from neurological disorders often show zinc deficiencies. For example, low serum zinc levels have been reported in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Mood Disorders, such as depression, Schizophrenia (SCZ), and Spinocerebellar ataxia type 2.

Furthermore, zinc deficiency has been observed in disorders of the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, such as malabsorption syndrome, Crohn’s disease, regional ileitis and steatorrhea, as well as liver disease, renal diseases, ***alcoholism, and sickle cell disease***
{Sickle-cell disease is one of the most common severe monogenic disorders in the world. Haemoglobin polymerisation, leading to erythrocyte rigidity and vaso-occlusion, is central to the pathophysiology of this disease, although the importance of chronic anaemia, haemolysis, and vasculopathy has been established. Clinical management is basic and few treatments have a robust evidence base. One of the main problems of sickle-cell disease in children is the development of cerebrovascular disease and cognitive impairment, and the role of blood transfusion and hydroxycarbamide for prevention of these complications is starting to be understood. Recurrent episodes of vaso-occlusion and inflammation result in progressive damage to most organs, including the brain, kidneys, lungs, bones, and cardiovascular system, which becomes apparent with increasing age. Most people with sickle-cell disease live in Africa.}

It is therefore necessary to understand how zinc deficiency will influence the initiation and/or progression of such a disorder and modify the disease phenotype. Here, we will focus especially on the behavioural alterations that can be observed in zinc deficient subjects.

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica
Much of the information available about this disease comes from through the treatment (including DNA&GENETIC research) on Robert Alexander (Sandy) Cameron Girvan, my son. Sandy was born 9/03/1972.Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a disorder of zinc metabolism that can either be *inherited* or acquired. Both forms lead to the inability to absorb zinc from the intestine. The lack of zinc can cause skin inflammation with a rash (pustular dermatitis) around the mouth and/or anus; diarrhea; and abnormal nails (nail dystrophy). Irritability and emotional disturbances can also occur. 

The inherited form is caused by mutations in the SLC39A4 gene and inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. The acquired form can result from diets lacking the appropriate amount of zinc. Supplemental zinc usually eliminates the symptoms of acrodermatitis enteropathica

Zinc is an essential component of the diet. Zinc in human milk is more absorbable than that from infant formulas or cow's milk, hence the later onset of acrodermatitis enteropathica in breast-fed babies compared to formula-fed babies.
Happenings, Things That Allowed Sandy to Survive:
1. A mother from the La Leche League International (La Leche is Spanish for "the milk" is an international nonprofit advocacy group that distributes information on and promotes breastfeeding. It was founded in 1956 in Franklin Park, Illinois as "La Leche League" and has a presence in more than 85 countries.) came and breast fed him.
2. She continued to do so until it was discovered that mother’s milk can be kept in the frozen state for up to a year.
*The inherited form of acrodermatitis enteropathica* was usually fatal until the role of zinc was discovered in 1973 It should be treated with 1 mg/kg body weight of oral zinc supplementation per day for life. Zinc gluconate is better tolerated than zinc sulphate. Zinc can be given during pregnancy.
What is acrodermatitis enteropathica?
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare *Inherited genetic* disorder characterised by diarrhoea, an inflammatory rash around the mouth and/or anus, and hair loss. It is also called acrodermatitis enteropathy, primary zinc malabsorption syndrome, Danbolt-Closs syndrome and Brandt syndrome.
What causes acrodermatitis enteropathica?
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is due to malabsorption of zinc through the intestinal cells. It is associated with mutations in a gene (SLC39A4) that codes the zinc transporter protein, ZIP4. It is thought that the missing protein may be responsible for decreased zinc uptake and abnormal zinc metabolism.
*To Have Congenital Acrodermatitis Enteropathica You Must Inherit Two Defective Genes (one from each parent) i.e. the inheritance is autosomal recessive.* If an individual receives one normal gene and one defective gene, the person will be a carrier for the disease, but usually will not show symptoms.
Who gets acrodermatitis enteropathica?
Symptoms usually occur in bottle-fed infants within a few days or weeks after birth and breast-fed infants soon after weaning. Both males and females are equally affected.
Zinc deficiency may also rarely arise in adults.
Causes include: Necrolytic migratory erythema (glucagonoma)
Inadequate zinc in the diet (especially in alcoholics and previously, with intravenous nutrition)
Intestinal malabsorption (inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal bypass surgery, pancreatic disease)
Excessive urinary loss of zinc (nephrotic syndrome)
Low levels of albulin and high catabolic states (trauma, burns, extensive surgery, and cirrhosis)
What are the clinical features?
Skin findings include:

Red and inflamed patches of dry and scaly skin, particularly around body openings such as the mouth, anus, and eyes, and the skin on elbows, knees, hands, and feet. It may look like atopic dermatitis.
Patches evolve into crusted, blistered, pus-filled and eroded lesions.
There is usually a sharp demarcation between the affected area and normal skin.
Skin around nails becomes inflamed (paronychia) and there may be nail ridging.
Diffuse hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows and, eyelashes.
Secondary infection with Candida albicans or Staphylococcus aureus
Red glossy tongue and mouth ulcers
Impaired wound healing
Other Symptoms Features Of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Include:
Conjunctivitis
Sensitivity to light
Loss of appetite
Diarrhoea, mild or severe
Irritability (babies cry and whine incessantly)
Depressed mood
Growth failure
Zinc is an essential component of the diet. Zinc in human milk is more absorbable than that from infant formulas or cow's milk, hence the later onset of acrodermatitis enteropathica in breast-fed babies compared to formula-fed babies. Zinc is also found in meat, shellfish and wheat germ. Foods of plant origin are mostly low in zinc. Phytates present in cereals and soy, and high levels of calcium, can reduce the absorption of zinc through the duodenum.

Zinc is needed to assist metalloenzymes that are involved in many cellular processes throughout the body. These include the production of anti-inflammatory agents (cytokines and antioxidants) and the normal functioning of the brain.
After zinc replacement the skin lesions heal within one to two weeks, diarrhoea ceases and irritability and depression of mood improve within 24 hrs.
Secondary bacterial and/or fungal infection of lesions require appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Although zinc is usually non-toxic, high doses for a long period can result in gastrointestinal symptoms, dizziness and copper deficiency, leading to anaemia.©Al (Alex-Alexander) D Girvan. All rights reserved.

Cannabis (Marijuana) Vs Smoking Tobacco

October 6, 2015 "Tobacco is a product that does a lot of damage. Marijuana is infinitely worse and it's something that we do not want to encourage." -- Conservative Leader Stephen Harper.

Obviously, at one time, marijuana was widely (and correctly) perceived as detrimental, and acceptance was low. Today, however, polls show that some 60 percent of North Americans think it should be legalised.

Canadians have one of the highest rates of cannabis use in the world.

The gaseous and particulate composition of cannabis and tobacco cigarettes is similar, with the exception of the active components, THC and nicotine.

It’s not because we’ve learned that the health risks were overstated. Advocates have insisted for decades that pot is no more harmful than tobacco and alcohol. Indeed, many go so far as to claim it’s safer. Unfortunately for them, the medical research does not back them up.

An article (September 14, 2015) by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, published last year in the New England Journal of Medicine, documents many negative effects of marijuana use. And the research continues to pile up, showing how it can harm the developing teenage brain, increase the risk of heart attack, and diminish IQ.

“More than smoking tobacco; OR EVEN DRINKING ALCOHOL, smoking marijuana can damage the heart, lungs and brain,” write William J. Bennett and Robert A. White in the new book “Going to Pot.”

“Moreover, cannabis immediately impairs cognitive abilities and motor coordination, interfering with the smoker’s judgment, driving skills, and other basic abilities.” It delivers more tar to the lungs than tobacco does, along with cancer-causing chemicals. While one studies claim Cannabis smokers only complained of wheeze, cough, chest tightness and phlegm and that emphysema, the progressive and crippling lung disease, was only seen in those who smoked tobacco, either alone or in combination; long-term or heavy users develop symptoms of chronic asthma and bronchitis . Asthma, bronchitis emphysema, often the three are grouped together and the disease called Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (COPD) is a lung disease characterised by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. The more familiar terms 'chronic bronchitis' and 'emphysema' are no longer used, but are now included within the COPD diagnosis. In high doses, paranoia and psychosis result.

The amount of tar and carcinogens inhaled during cannabis smoking is comparable. However, owing to the techniques commonly used during the smoking of cannabis there may be greater deposition of these harmful substances in the airways. In particular, cannabis is usually smoked without a filter and burns much hotter (due to a shorter butt) than tobacco cigarettes. In addition, cannabis fumes are often inhaled to maximum inspiration with longer breath holding to increase THC absorption. This may lead to significant variation in the deposition of tar and carbon monoxide, depending on the mode of administration, depth of inspiration and length of breath holding.

Histological evidence indicates that marijuana exposure can injure the respiratory epithelium and reduce ciliated epithelial cell numbers, a change almost identical to that seen in tobacco smokers. Endobronchial biopsies have also shown evidence of goblet cell metaplasia, reserve cell hyperplasia and squamous cell metaplasia. These and other effects may lead to edema and inflammation of the airways as well as mucus hyper secretion. Years ago, the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the stuff that gets you high) in marijuana was much lower—around 3 to 5 percent. But today’s “turbo pot” tends to be around 13 percent, and up to 20 or even 30 percent in some cases.

“It is like comparing a twelve-ounce glass of beer with a twelve-ounce glass of 80 proof vodka,” writes Bennett, former drug czar for the United States. “Both contain alcohol, but they have vastly different effects on the body when consumed.”

The main reason for the shift is the advent of “medical marijuana.” That put a halo of safety around the substance, making those who oppose it seem insensitive to the needs of people in chronic pain.

But, Bennett and White point out; it’s not as if doctors are prescribing it in places where it’s legal. In most places, a physician gives a patient who says he’s suffering “severe pain” a note that allows him (and the vast majority are, in fact, males under 35) to obtain a medical marijuana card.

THE EXPERTS

Research has shown that about four per cent of marijuana users report some sort of health, legal or financial trouble, said David Hammond, the CIHR Applied Chair in Public Health at the University of Waterloo. The amount for tobacco is higher: anywhere between 30 and 50 per cent, Hammond said, suggesting that tobacco use carries more health concerns than marijuana use.

Heavy, long-term use of marijuana by teens has been linked to an increased risk of schizophrenia-related mental health disorders in early adulthood, said Steven Laviolette from Western University's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, who researches the effects on the brain of nicotine and THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana. However, Laviolette said, those teenagers are using marijuana with a heavy amount of THC.

Research has also shown these teens may have a genetic predisposition to developing mental health disorders, he said, blurring links between smoking marijuana and mental health issues. As well, a chemical in marijuana, known as CBD, has been shown to be an anti-psychotic that counteracts THC, Laviolette said, creating a debate with more subtleties than political sound bites allow.

The Canadian Cancer Society says research linking marijuana smoking to increased cancer risks "is not as strong or comprehensive as the evidence that links tobacco use and cancer." Part of the problem is that marijuana smokers also use tobacco and sometimes mix the two substances.

With mental health issues, the science isn't conclusive because marijuana use may exacerbate underlying issues.

THE VERDICT

Marijuana does carry some health concerns -- of that there is little debate. Saying it is "infinitely worse" than tobacco is "a lot of baloney; there's simply no evidence at all to suggest that's true either in terms of health care costs, or in terms of relative health dangers,"

Butter vs. Margarine

If you enjoy butter on your baked potato, toast, or pasta, you've probably felt a pang of guilt when putting that golden pat on your plate. Or worse, you may feel conflicted and confused as to whether you should stick with butter or switch to margarine or another spread.

Although a staple of the North American diet, butter came under a great deal of scrutiny when its high levels of saturated fat were associated with increased heart disease risk. Many people accepted the demise of butter in stride, ruing the loss of its savoury flavour but agreeing that its effect on the heart might be too high a price to pay. They dutifully switched to margarine, as researchers and nutritionists suggested. Then the hazards of margarine came to light. Its high levels of trans fats packed a double whammy for heart disease by raising levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and lowering levels of HDL (good cholesterol). Many people felt betrayed or duped.

The truth is, there never was any good evidence that using

margarine instead of butter cut the chances of having a heart attack or developing heart disease. Making the switch was a well-intentioned guess, given that margarine had less saturated fat than butter, but it overlooked the dangers of trans fats.

Today the butter-versus-margarine issue is really a false one. From the standpoint of heart disease, butter is on the list of foods to use sparingly mostly because it is high in saturated fat, which aggressively increases levels of LDL. Margarines, though, aren't so easy to classify. The older stick margarines that are still widely sold are high in trans fats, and are worse for you than butter. Some of the newer margarines that are low in saturated fat, high in unsaturated fat, and free of trans fats are fine as long as you don't use too much (they are still rich in calories).

You can quickly compare the health value of spreads (including butter and margarine) simply by looking at the nutrition labels on these products. The FDA now requires nutrition labels to include information about both saturated fats and trans fats. Your goal is to limit intake of saturated fats and to avoid trans fats altogether.

Healthier alternatives to butter or margarine include olive oil and other vegetable oil–based spreads, which contain beneficial mono- and polyunsaturated fats. Next time you tear into a warm loaf of bread or roll, consider dipping it in grape seed oil, olive oil rather than coating it in butter.

What Are They and How Are They Made?

These are oils that are extracted from seeds like Soybean, Cottonseed, Sunflower and a few others.

They were never available to humans until the 20th century, because we simply didn’t have the technology to extract them.

The way these oils are manufactured is very disgusting (see video) and it is mind-baffling that someone ever thought they would be suitable for human consumption.

It involves a harsh extraction process that includes bleaching, deodorizing and the highly toxic solvent hexane.

These oils have made their way to all sorts of processed foods, including “healthy” salad dressings, butter replicates, mayonnaise, cookies and more.

Bottom Line: The processing method for industrial seed- and vegetable oils involves factories, many machines and chemicals like hexane.

 

Why Are They Harmful?

Doctor Thumbs Down

The main problem with most of these oils is that they are way too high in Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Both Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are so-called essential fatty acids, meaning that we need some of them in our diet because the body can’t produce them.

Throughout evolution, we got Omega-3 and Omega-6 in a certain ratio.

Our Omega-6:Omega-3 ratio used to be about 1:1. However, in the past century or so, this ratio in the Western diet has shifted drastically, all the way up to 16:1.

When the Omega-6:Omega-3 ratio shifts too high in favour of Omega-6, bad things start to happen in the body.

The excess Omega-6 fatty acids build up in our cell membranes and contribute to inflammation.

INFLAMMATION IS AN UNDERLYING FACTOR IN SOME OF THE MOST COMMON WESTERN DISEASES AND INCLUDE CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, CANCER, DIABETES, ARTHRITIS AND MANY, MANY OTHERS.

Bottom Line: Seed oils are high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Eating an excess of Omega-6 can lead to increased inflammation in the body and potentially contribute to disease.

Consumption Has Increased Drastically

IN THE PAST CENTURY, CONSUMPTION OF THESE OILS HAS INCREASED AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHER HEALTHY FATS LIKE BUTTER.

THEY WERE LABELLED AS “HEART-HEALTHY” AND THE GOVERNMENTS ALL AROUND THE WORLD ENCOURAGED US TO EAT MORE OF THEM.~~~Al(Alex-Alexander) D. Girvan.

ALCOHOL ABUSE=DRUG ABUSE

Meaning of "drug" in British (English) English:

Noun: 1.) Any natural, or artificially, made chemical that is used as a medicine.

2.) Any natural or artificially made chemical that is taken for pleasure, to improve someone's performance of an activity, or because a person cannot stop using it.

3.) ANY ACTIVITY THAT YOU CANNOT STOP DOING.

Verb: 1.) To give a person or animal a chemical that causes him, her, or it to lose feeling or become unconscious.

ALCOHOLIC=DRUG ADDICT
ALCOHOL IS THE STRONGEST OF ALL DRUGS,
THANKFULLY, IT CAN NEVER BE MADE 100% PURE
Remember: The stories of hoochinoo and beewhack.

Sourdough beer is simple to make but disagreeable to drink. If consumed in quantity, it will produce any degree of intoxication. All one needs is a barrel, flour, and water. Into this pour some sourdough and Nature does the rest, from there. A little sugar will speed things up." Beewhack" is never bottled-- only a fool would carry a live bomb.
Using an old rifle barrel and a trade pot North American tribal peoples also created a crude “still". The resultant spirits were known by the Tlingit word Hooch-m-noo, from which we get the term "Hootch "Yukon Hootch, or as the Yanks insist Alaskan Hooch.
All of nature’s ground waters contain a certain percentage of alcohol (up to 3%, enough to get anyone intoxicated, if not for the fact that we consume a like concentration eadh and every day of our lives.) and in the fall or early winter wild berries may also contain enough alcohol to get one tipsy—damn well drunk.
If, that is not enough, our bodies also produce alcohol. But any whoooh! Alcohol does have it’s other uses:
1. Alcohol will remove stains from clothes.
2. Stains from clothes are not the only things alcohol will remove.
3. Alcohol will remove the clothes as well. Strange as it may seem, alcohol will do this not only for the man who drinks it, but also for his wife and children as well.
4. Most democratically, alcohol will remove smiles from the faces of wives and mothers. Or husbands and fathers.
5. It will remove laughter from the lips of innocent children.
6. It will remove even the joy of playtime.
Alcohol will remove heat from the home, furniture from its rooms, and food from its table.
Alcohol is a great remover. As a remover of things alcohol has no peer.
7. It removes fine homes and leaves hovels.
8. It removes plenty; and leaves poverty.
9. It removes fame; and leaves shame.
It removes honour; and leaves humiliation.
10. It removes self-esteem; and leaves disgust.
But removing things is not all that alcohol will do. It not only removes stains, but also creates them.
11. Alcohol can quickly stain a reputation. Worse, it can gradually stain and deform a character. It can mar the potential of any man or woman who indulges. And it can ultimately ruin the person caught in its deceptive snare.
12. Alcohol can mark a man for life with its cursed stain. And it can remove from one's experience everything, great or small, that makes life worthwhile.
But that is not the worst that can happen to man. The real tragedy is that alcohol will bar or remove a man's name from the Book of Life. It will remove from his heart all hope of heaven. It will remove from the realm of possibility fellowship with Nature, both now and in the eternal future.
Nature-the Creator of All says, "Be not deceived: neither fornicators . . . nor thieves . . . nor drunkards . . . nor Gods made in man’s image shall inherit MY KINGDOMS.~~~Al (Alex-Alexander) D Girvan

Cardiovascular Manifestations of Substance Abuse: Alcohol, Amphetamines, Heroin, Cannabis, and Caffeine.

I am addicted to, have an obsessive compulsive psychological “need” to abuse, drink far, far too much coffee. I sincerely hope that some of my readers will find this abstract as helpful as I have.

Department of Medicine, The New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Centre, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA.

Heart Disease (Hagerstown, Md.) [2003]

Abstract: “The abuse of alcohol is associated with chronic cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and arrhythmia. Abstinence or using alcohol in moderation can reverse these cardiovascular problems. Alcohol is also distinguished among the substances of abuse by having possible protective effects against coronary artery disease and stroke when used in moderate amounts. Amphetamines (eg, speed, ice, ecstasy) have many of the cardiovascular toxicities seen with cocaine, including acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases. Heroin and other opiates can cause arrhythmias and noncardiac pulmonary edema, and may reduce cardiac output. Cardiovascular problems are less common with cannabis (marijuana) than with opiates, but major cognitive disorders may be seen with its chronic use. It is still controversial whether caffeine can cause hypertension and coronary artery disease, and questions have been raised about its safety in patients with heart failure and arrhythmia.” Read full article, Google publisher’s site.

Super Talent =Addiction, can be Much More a Curse Than a Blessing

Famous Alcoholics/Addicts: Johnny Cash, Truman Capote,  Mel Gibson, Jimi Hendrix, Mickey Mantle, Dean Martin-no one ever knew if he really was or was just pretending- Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, William Shatner, Robin Williams,

Elvis Presley Quotes: “I don't know anything about music. In my line you don't have to. ”

·         “To judge a man by his weakest link or deed is like judging the power of the ocean by one wave.”

·         “SAD THING IS, YOU CAN STILL LOVE SOMEONE AND BE WRONG FOR THEM.”

·         “Maybe I didn't treat you

Quite as good as I should have

Maybe I didn't love you

Quite as often as I could have

Little things I should have said and done

I just never took the time

You were always on my mind

You were always on my mind”― Elvis Presley was not a song writer- his talent was the “making” of a song- any song-he recorded his version of "Always on My Mind" on March 29, 1972, a few weeks after his February separation from wife Priscilla. The song received immense fame, critical appreciation, and is considered one of the standout songs of the '70s, and for Elvis. The song was released as the B-side of the "Separate Ways" single, which reached Gold status in the United States of North America--sales of over a million copies. It was listed as a double sided hit reaching number 16 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart in November 1972. Juxtaposition, in the United Kingdom, "Always on My Mind" was the hit song; and "Separate Ways" was the B-side. It was voted the #1 song of Presley's recording career, in a poll, conducted by ITV in 2013.

·         “WHEN THINGS GO WRONG, DON'T GO WITH THEM.”

·          “ANIMALS DON'T HATE, AND WE'RE SUPPOSED TO BE BETTER THAN THEM.”

·          “IF YOU LET YOUR HEAD GET TOO BIG, IT'LL BREAK YOUR NECK.”  

·          “Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't going away.”

·          “Do something worth remembering.”

·          “Don’t criticize what you don’t understand, son. You never walked in that man’s shoes.”

·          “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave 'em all over everything you do”

·          “Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine”

·          “Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do 'em all together, I guess.”

·          “The image is one thing and the human being is another. It's very hard to live up to an image, put it that way.”  

·          “THANK YA THANK YA VERY MUCH”

·         “I'd rather go on hearing your lies, than to go on living without you.”

·           “Fingerprints are like values--you leave them all over everything you do”

·         “PEOPLE THINK YOU’RE CRAZY IF YOU TALK ABOUT THINGS THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND.”

 Jimi Hendrix Quotes: Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.

·         When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.

·         Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

·         Excuse me while I kiss the sky.

·         The story of life is quicker than the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye.

·         I'm the one that has to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to.

·         Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded.

·         The time I burned my guitar it was like a sacrifice. You sacrifice the things you love. I love my guitar.

·         You have to give people something to dream on.

·         IF I'M FREE, IT'S BECAUSE I'M ALWAYS RUNNING.

Johnny Cash: In many ways spiraling out of control, Cash’s Frenetic Creativity was still delivered hits.

 Although Cash carefully cultivated a romantic outlaw image, he never served a prison sentence. Despite landing in jail seven times for misdemeanors, each stay lasted only a single night.

As his career was taking off in the late 1950s, Cash started drinking heavily and became addicted to amphetamines and barbiturates.  For a brief time, he shared an apartment in Nashville with Waylon Jennings, who was heavily addicted to amphetamines. Cash used the uppers to stay awake during tours. Friends joked about his “nervousness” and erratic behavior, many ignoring the warning signs of his worsening drug addiction. In a behind-the-scenes look at The Johnny Cash Show, Cash claims to have “tried every drug there was to try.”

In many ways spiraling out of control, Cash’s Frenetic Creativity was still deliverd hits. His 1963 rendition of “Ring of Fire” was a crossover hit, reaching No. 1 on the country charts and entering the Top 20 on the pop charts, and it remains his top-selling hit of all time.

The man in black fueled his outlaw image not only with alcohol, amphetamines and barbiturates, but with actions far beyond the ordinary. In 1965, Cash's car started a forest fire that consumed several hundred acres of land and killed several dozen endangered condors. He became the only person at the time to be sued by the federal government for starting a forest fire. Several years later, the country singer attempted suicide after growing tired of the pain his various addictions inflicted upon his family. High on various drugs and alcohol and feeling "barely human," Cash decided to crawl into Nickajack Cave in Marion County, Tennessee so that he might join the ranks of the many lost explorers of that cave. Cash moved into the depths of the cave until his flashlight died and his personal reservoirs of energy were spent. At this, his lowest point, Cash experienced a spiritual epiphany and a renewed vigor. After several long hours in the dark he managed to extricate himself from the cave. From that point on, Cash sought treatment and maintained sobriety, thanks to the support of his family.

Truman Capote: The American novelist and short story writer admitted to his alcoholism, drug addiction, and homosexuality. He underwent treatment in the 1970s, but his health was so compromised that he died in 1984 at the age of 59. Capote’s drunken behavior is legendary, and although he would stop drinking for several months at a time, he could not stay away from alcohol.

Mel Gibson: Began drinking at 13 and has said that alcoholism runs in his family. As a manic-depressive, alcohol aggravates his condition, and his unruly behavior has prompted accusations of homophobia, racism, anti-Semitism, sexism, and misogyny. In the past, Gibson has sought professional help and attended AA meetings. He finally went into rehab after being arrested for a DUI in 2006.

 Jimi Hendrix: Hendrix is truly the most innovational rock guitarist of all time. Single headedly defining Hard Psychedelic Rock, Hendrix combined incredible proficiency and creativity to produce the recognisable and brilliant sound that was "The Jimi Hendrix Experience." His riffs were Crazy Enough to Melt Your Face, but he also played with immense heart and soul which makes him the greatest guitar player ever. Tracks like "Fire" and "Purple Haze" are one of a kind songs created by a one of a kind musician. THANK YOU JIMI, REST IN PEACE. What Kind of Drugs Did Jimi Hendrix Take?

There are a few allegations of drug usage involving Jimi Hendrix that cannot be verified, but there are just as many - if not more - that certainly appear to be the truth.

Drugs Taken By Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix took a variety of different kinds of drugs during his lifetime.

·         Alcohol-Alcohol is an addictive drug that Jimi Hendrix used and abused. Hendrix told people that he got foolish when he drank, reporting that he gave away money. His band mates and the people around him would also vouch that he also often became violent when he drank. He was accused of attacking and abusing several people while he was drunk.

·         Marijuana: You might not think that smoking marijuana is a big deal, since such a large portion of people across the world try it out at some point in their lives. However, think about not only the combination of marijuana and alcohol, but also the combination of marijuana and the other drugs that we are going to discuss. The mixing of drugs can quickly become dangerous, no matter how "safe" each of them are individually.

·         LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) Jimi Hendrix was known to use LSD while touring. LSD is a psychedelic drug which makes you hallucinate. When you take LSD, you will also have an altered experience of time, depth, and just your general experience. You will not be able to think straight. INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, LSD IS NOT ADDICTIVE. However, that does not by any means imply that it is safe!

·         Amphetamine: Jimi Hendrix was also known to have used amphetamines while he was on tour.Amphetamines include the following types of drugs:Stimulants, Entactogens, Hallucinogens-A commonly known drug that belongs to this group is Ecstasy.

Drugs and Jimi Hendrix's Death

Examining the different drugs that Jimi Hendrix took might lead you to question if the drugs led to his death. However, we cannot answer that as the circumstances surrounding Jimi Hendrix's death are extremely sketchy.

His girlfriend Monika Dannemann claims that Hendrix took nine Vesperax sleeping pills (18 times the recommended dosage) which could have lead to his death, while the doctor who first examined him said that he had drowned on his own vomit which was comprised of mainly red wine.

We may never know what exactly killed Jimi Hendrix, but we do know POSITIVELY; that drugs played a role.

Mickey Mantle: One of the legendary great Yankees of all time. Most of his games were played under the influence of alcohol or hung over. Mantle died as a result of health related issues due to drinking.

Dean Martin: NO ONE EVER KNEW, if he was pretending to be drunk all of the time as part of a well-crafted comedy shtick, or was really an alcoholic in real life. Of course, he didn't help matters by placing a vanity license on one of his vehicles that read "Drunky." Either way, he was one of the most famous alleged celebrity alcoholics of his era. He sang, ran with the "rat pack" and co-starred in hilarious movies with fellow actor Jerry Lewis. He stayed high profile until the 80's when he slowly began to drift out of the public eye. He died in 1995 from respiratory failure. However, the public can still see him late night on refurbished DVD's of comedy roasts. Puffy-eyed and with drink in hand, Dean Martin aimlessly makes jokes about his actor friends and appears to all viewers as the "lush" of the party. "

Elvis Presley: To the world he seemed to have it all but he had things missing in his life and that pained him. The first time Elvis Presley played Las Vegas, the critics hated him. Appearing in the Venus Room at the New Frontier Hotel in the spring of 1956, the 21-year-old hillbilly crooner with the dreamy eyes and well-lubricated hips was billed as "America's only atomic-powered singer." Two years earlier, he had been driving a truck in Memphis for $45 a week. Now he had a contract with RCA Victor Recordings and a movie deal with Paramount Studios.

At the time, Vegas was still known for its mobbed-up glamour.  It was the era of The Rat Pack.  -- bent-nose guys in fedoras, ladies in white gloves. The furniture was mid-century modern, the patrons were well-dressed, the food and drink were expensive, and the nightclubs were ruled by hepcats like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.

The audiences packing the venues, however, were somewhat old by today's standards, mostly in their 50s and 60s. After World War II, veterans had gotten a late start on life. The youth culture pioneered by their children, the baby boomers, was still in its embryonic stage. And still misunderstood.

"As he stands up there clutching his guitar, he shakes and shivers like he is suffering from itchy underwear and hot shoes," wrote Ralph Pearl in the Las Vegas Sun.

"For the average Vegas spender or showgoer, [Elvis is] a bore," wrote another of the Sun's critics, Bill Willard. "Suffering high blood pressure, liver damage, glaucoma and an enlarged colon Presley died of a heart attack in his bathroom, his body pumped full of prescription pills,

 Frank Sinatra: Classified as a "functioning alcoholic," battled alcoholism for many years. However the 2 weeks before a recording session, Sinatra would save his voice by not having one drop of alcohol or a single cigarette. In comparing Sinatra's music from the early 50's to late 50's it is painfully evident that his massive alcohol abuse and smoking took a toll on his voice. The singer's biographer was quoted as saying "Sinatra's use and abuse of alcohol was much more important than anyone understood."

William Shatner; The actor is often lovingly joked about as an alcoholic. His famous role as Captain Kirk on the TV series Star Trek along with his celebrity status has given him a public pass. However, life always has a way of catching up with people dealing with the dreaded disease of alcoholism. After winning his own battle with the bottle, Shatner met and married a beautiful model named Nerine. Unfortunately, she was a hopeless alcoholic. Friends warned him about the troubles he would incur as a spouse of an alcoholic, but he didn’t listen. Shatner thought his love for her would conquer all. Unfortunately, it wasn’t strong enough and Nerine died in an alcohol-related accident sometime later. This event devastated William Shatner and caused him to go public about the negative effects of alcoholism. Now, through the Nerine Shatner Friendly House, he helps other people struggling to get and stay sober.

Robin Williams: The infamous comedian was addicted to cocaine and alcohol early in his career, but quit when friend and fellow comedian, John Belushi, died of a cocaine overdose in 1982. When he began slipping into alcoholism again in 2006, he immediately sent himself to rehab.