Indicators of childhood addiction to substances

October 8, 2015

Indicators of childhood addiction to substances: What to look for?

Indicators of childhood addiction to substances will be very evident when parents stay closer to their children.

When our children grow up we are often forced to release them to other people for care due to various reasons. Such reasons may include their education, our work schedule that does not allow us to have adequate time to spend with them and many others. As parents and guardians we still have a duty to ensure that they are well taken care of irrespective of their new places of residence whether temporal or permanent. And with the saturation of the drugs and alcohol in our neighborhoods we must up our sleeves to ensure that our children are brought up morally upright. It is for this reason that we want to focus our discussion on the indicators of childhood addiction to substances of addiction. To do this we are going to be talking to the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury to help us bring this topic into perspective. In view of this doctor Akoury says that we must first evaluate the accuracy of the problem at hand by answering the following questions: Do you suspect that your child is abusing alcohol or using drugs? Are you worried? Have you noticed some changes with your child? If your response to these is yes, then as a parent it is very normal to be concerned and that brings us to the next point of concern which is how are parents affected by their children’s misuse of drugs?

Before we discuss what you need to look for if you your child is misusing drugs, it is important that we find out how we are affected in the first place by our children indulgence in to drugs and alcohol. Doctor Akoury is very categorical that as a parent your ability to be helpful in this situation will highly depend on how much you understand the significance of alcohol and drugs as well as how you much have been affected by their alcohol and drug use. And in fact, the most important thing you can do to help your son or daughter is first to commit to getting help and support for yourself! And to do that better, you must first understand how you have been affected, and find out if you need some help in answering these questions:

About alcohol: Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?
About other drugs: Do you need help?

Depending on how you respond to those questions knowing the warning signs becomes the next focus.

Indicators of childhood addiction to substances: Warning signs

The use and abuse of alcohol and drugs are serious issues that should not be ignored or minimized and we should not sit back and hope they will just go away. If left untreated, their usage can develop into serious drug dependence or alcoholism. Therefore is very important to recognize the various signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse early enough for proper action to be taken. Doctor Akoury and her team of experts will always be there for you and so if you’re worried that your son or daughter might be abusing alcohol or drugs you can schedule for an appointment with her today for the commencement of their recovery process but in the meantime the following are some of the physical and health warning signs of drug abuse to look for:

Irregular changes in appetite or sleep patterns or sudden weight loss or weight gain.
Shakes, tremors, incoherent or slurred speech, impaired or unstable coordination.
Deterioration in personal hygiene or physical appearance.
Eyes that are bloodshot or pupils that are smaller or larger than normal.
Frequent nose bleeding could be related to snorted drugs like meth or cocaine
Sudden seizures without any history of epilepsy
Impaired coordination, injuries/accidents/bruises that they won’t or can’t tell you about- they don’t know how they got hurt
Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing.

Indicators of childhood addiction to substances: Behavioral signs of alcohol or drug abuse

Skipping classes, declining grades and getting in trouble at school
Drop in attendance and performance at work, loss of interest in extracurricular activities, hobbies, sports or exercise and decreased motivation
Consistent complaints from co-workers, supervisors, teachers or classmates
Missing money, valuables, prescription or prescription drugs, borrowing and stealing money
Acting isolated, silent, withdrawn, engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors
Clashes with family values and beliefs
Preoccupation with alcohol and drug-related lifestyle in music, clothing and posters
Demanding more privacy, locking doors and avoiding eye contact
Sudden change in relationships, friends, favorite hangouts, and hobbies.
Frequently getting into trouble like arguments, fights, accidents, illegal activities
Using incense, perfume, air freshener to hide smell of smoke or drugs
Using eye drops to mask bloodshot eyes and dilated pupils

Indicators of childhood addiction to substances: Psychological warning signs of alcohol or drug abuse

Unexplained, confusing change in personality or attitude.
Sudden mood changes, irritability, angry outbursts or laughing at nothing.
Periods of unusual hyperactivity or agitation.
Lack of motivation; inability to focus, appears lethargic or “spaced out.”
Appears fearful, withdrawn, anxious, or paranoid, with no apparent reason.

Having the above knowledge is not only essential for the determination of whether your son or daughter is struggling with any kind of substance abuse but also very important to you. Addiction is one condition that knows no boundary and therefore when dealing with it, expert opinion is very important in every step of the way. In that regard we want to let you know that if you have been struggling with your child’s addiction or you’re the victim, help is much closer to you that you ever imagine. Doctor Dalal Akoury is a veteran addiction expert of several decades and has registered immense success in her way of administering addiction treatment for her clients. It will interest you to note that she made a personate decision to create a medical center (AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center) whose main objective is to transform each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. Besides that Dr. Akoury’s practice focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms. You may therefore want to reach out for her professional help by calling her on telephone number 843 213 1480 for an appointment and you will not regret having done so.

Indicators of childhood addiction to substances: What to look for?

Understanding the deadly effects of tobacco addiction

October 1, 2015

Understanding the deadly effects of tobacco addiction: Why we must stop smoking?

Understanding the deadly effects of tobacco addiction is very important because being informed will save you from being in bondage of addiction to not only cigarette but to all other substances.

Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and abuse and by long-lasting chemical and molecular changes in the brain. The effects of addiction are realistically harmful to everyone whether you are using the drug directly or not. We spoke to doctor Dalal Akoury (MD) and founder of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center about this scourge and she is going to be very helpful to us in understanding the deadly effects of tobacco addiction in our societies and individual lives. She says that even though tobacco is one of the most heavily and widely used addictive products across the globe, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that in the United States in particular the usage is overwhelmingly worrying and unless something is done we may not have a productive society to live in in the future. We are therefore going to use the US as a point of reference throughout this discussion to put the effects of addiction into perspective. In that regard NIDA has establishes from their research findings that in 2004 alone it is estimated that up to 70.3 million people used tobacco at least once in the month before being interviewed. That was more than a quarter of the U.S. population aged 12 and older. In other words all our teenagers are introduced to cigarette smoking at very tender age and this is not good for the society. That is why we the professionals at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, have deliberately resolve to be on the front lane in fighting drug addiction because we understand the consequences very well. We will use this media among other platforms to propagate the most valuable health information about the dangers of abusing drugs irrespective of whether the drug in question is illegal or legalized. We are actually disturbed by the legalized once since they are use freely yet they are causing more harm than good to their users and that is why we want to focus our discussion on the understanding the deadly effects of tobacco addiction in our lives progressively.

Understanding the deadly effects of tobacco addiction: Nicotine

We have said time and again in our previous postings that nicotine is the main ingredient in tobacco that causes addiction. And for sure various research findings have established that nicotine activates the parts of the brain that control feelings of pleasure. Nicotine works fast. Drug levels peak within 10 seconds of inhalation nonetheless it is equally important to appreciate that cigar and pipe smokers and smokeless tobacco users absorb nicotine more slowly but this does not in any way reduce their effects on users’ lives. Doctor Dalal Akoury explains that even though the effects of nicotine will disappear within a few minutes, all addicts to cigarette will continue to use the substance more and more to keep feeling good, it therefore means that a smoker will most likely take another puff or lights another cigarette to sustain the effect thereby motivating the addictiveness of the substance.

Smoking is very dangerous and it harms literally every organ in the body. It is no wonder cigarette smoking accounts for about one-third of all cancer deaths, including those from lung cancer. And in fact doctor Akoury reports that, cigarette smoking has since been linked to about 90 percent of all lung cancer cases. This is according to various studies which have established that smoking increases the risk of heart disease. The most disturbing fact is that smokers while “enjoying their habit” ends up harming others in the process as well as themselves through secondhand smoke. We will be discussing this as we progress into the discussion so stay on the link and be informed appropriately.

Understanding the deadly effects of tobacco addiction: Teens and tobacco

According to the Monitoring the Future Survey for 2005, cigarette smoking among students is at the lowest levels in the history of the survey. Since 1975 the survey has measured drug, alcohol, cigarette use, and related attitudes among students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades nationwide. This is quit an irony but nonetheless the decrease in use corresponds to a continuous increase in the number of teens who believe there are “great” health risks from cigarette smoking. Doctor Akoury says that while this is good news, research suggests that teens who do use tobacco are more likely than adults to become addicted. Even occasional smoking can result in tobacco addiction in some teens. In animal research, investigators have shown adolescents to be more susceptible to the effects of nicotine than adults.

Understanding the deadly effects of tobacco addiction: Secondhand smoke

There is a wise saying in our community that the young one of a snake is actually a snake, it means that when bitten by an adult snake the dangers of the venom will be as dangerous when bitten by their young once. Therefore when we talk about secondhand smoke, the real danger doesn’t change. Remember that cigarette smoke contains thousands of dangerous chemicals that are unhealthy for both smokers and nonsmokers. Secondhand smoke therefore refers to the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke exhaled by smokers. And since the US harbors most smokers according to NIDA findings, it won’t surprise you to note that more than 126 million Americans are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke at different places including at home, at work, and in enclosed public spaces or social places. The following are some of the deadly effects of secondhand smoke:

Secondhand smoke can cause heart disease and lung cancer in nonsmoking adults. Breathing secondhand smoke for even a short time increases risk for those diseases.
Children and infants are especially vulnerable to the poisons in secondhand smoke. Almost 3 million children in the United States under the age of six breathe secondhand smoke at home at least four days per week.
Secondhand smoke is a known cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), respiratory problems, ear infections, and asthma attacks in infants and children.
Secondhand smoke in the home environment can slow the lung growth of exposed children. Older children whose parents smoke get bronchitis and pneumonia more often than the children of nonsmokers.
Wheezing and coughing are also more common in children who breathe secondhand smoke.

Finally and with the information already discussed above, it is only fair that when faced with the challenge of smoking and you are wondering how to go about it, we want to bring the good news to you that help is only a phone call away. You can reach out to doctor Akoury on telephone number 843 213 1480 to schedule for an appointment for the commencement of your treatment process.

Understanding the deadly effects of tobacco addiction: Why we must stop smoking?

Protecting yourself from effects of tobacco addiction

October 1, 2015

Protecting yourself from effects of tobacco addiction: The duty of care we owe to one another

If you are struggling with substance abuse, then you will need to seek experts opinion towards protecting yourself from effects of tobacco addiction. We all need a helping hand in this struggle.

While the authorities who are supposed to be protecting their subject from the effects of cigarette addiction are busy licensing more tobacco manufacturing firms and their distributors in the market, the common and very innocent consumers of the substance continue to suffer and wallow in disease and sickness across the globe. The question I ask therefore is for how long shall we be in this bondage of addiction? Must we out of addiction introduce our children to the drug by sending them to the shops for our supplies? Is it fair for our mothers to intoxicate their unborn children with nicotine while still in the womb? What about the association we have husbands and wife where one is smoking and the other is not should we be intimate, by way of kissing and risk contracting complications out of secondhand smoke? Ideally there are very fundamental questions that we must address boldly collectively and individually if you want to succeed in protecting yourself from effects of tobacco addiction in the current generation.

How then should we begin? We sought the expert opinion of professionals from the home of addiction solutions at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under the able leadership of doctor Dalal Akoury (MD) and also the founder of the facility. Doctor Akoury says that when it comes to all addictive substances and particularly the cigarette addiction, the only way to fully protect yourself and your loved ones from the dangerous chemicals in both the actual cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke is through embracing absolute100 percent smoke-free environments. In one of the forums when lecturing some clients, one of them asked, how possible is that? From an addict point of view this could be a challenge, however professionally this is possible you could start by opening the windows for easy circulation of air; sitting in a separate area with smokers and avoiding designated area for smoking; or using ventilation, air conditioning, or a fan these strategies however will only succeed in reducing the concentration of the cigarette smoke but may not necessarily eliminate secondhand smoke exposure completely. It therefore means that if you are a smoker, the single best way to protect your family is by quit smoking.

Protecting yourself from effects of tobacco addiction: Latest Research
Addiction is a developmental disorder that begins in adolescence, and sometimes as early as childhood. Recent advances have provided more insight into why teens put themselves at risk for addiction through risk-taking and thrill-seeking behaviors. These behaviors are likely to happen due to the fact that the part of the brain responsible for judgment, decision making, and control of emotional responses the prefrontal cortex is the last area of the brain to mature. But there may be other factors. Dr. Dalal Akoury and her team of experts from the home of addiction solutions (AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center) have established that a chemical in tobacco smoke, acetaldehyde, may play a role in addicting adolescents to smoking. In the study, adolescent laboratory rats increased their intake of nicotine when it was combined with acetaldehyde while the adult rats did not.

All the rats were placed in cages where they could poke their noses through holes and receive nicotine, saline, acetaldehyde, or a mixture of acetaldehyde and nicotine. Over five days, with increasing frequency, the adolescent rats showed a preference for the acetaldehyde-nicotine combination. The adult rats did not show any preference. Therefore from that study it was established that acetaldehyde at the same relative concentration found in cigarette smoke, dramatically increases the reinforcing properties of nicotine. Furthermore, the effect is age-related, with adolescent animals far more sensitive than adults.

Protecting yourself from effects of tobacco addiction: Overcoming tobacco addiction
From the professional point of view, it will interest you to note that quitting cigarette smoking has direct and immediate health benefits in many ways. Like for instance, each times smokers choose to quit smoking and in just under 24 hours of quitting, all the complications that are associated with blood pressure go down and chances of heart attack decreases immensely. Besides the immediate benefits, we also have the long-term benefits of quitting which may include lower risk of stroke, lung and other cancers, and coronary heart disease. This can only mean that if you are struggling with this kind of addiction, then the best thing you may consider doing is to seek for immediate professional help by reaching out for doctor Dalal Akoury to schedule for an appointment so that you could have your addiction condition dually addressed professionally.

Protecting yourself from effects of tobacco addiction: Treating withdrawal from nicotine
• Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include irritability, craving, cognitive and attention deficits, sleep disturbances, and increased appetite.
• To reduce the symptoms, nicotine replacements gum, patches, sprays, and inhalers are used. Another medication works on other areas of the brain to control craving.
• Newer medications under study act on nicotine receptors directly. Studies have also shown that medications have better and long-term success when combined with behavioral treatment.

Finally dear reader, it is never too late to seek for help if you have been struggling with this problem of addiction. Actually you may have been in greater denial over the past years but this should not be reason for you to shy away from seeking for help. Remember that doctor Dalal Akoury cares a lot for you to the point of creating a medical center whose main objective is to transform each individual’s life through increasing awareness about health and wellness and by empowering individuals to find their own inner healing power. Dr. Akoury’s practice focuses on personalized medicine through healthy lifestyle choices that deal with primary prevention and underlying causes instead of patching up symptoms. Therefore be encouraged that you are not alone and by calling doctor Akoury on telephone number 843 213 1480 to schedule for your appointment with her and all your addiction concerns will be dealt with professionally.
Protecting yourself from effects of tobacco addiction: The duty of care we owe to one another

When hope runs out of addiction recovery

September 30, 2015

When hope runs out of addiction recovery: It is still possible to start all over again

When hope runs out of addiction recovery other unhealthy conditions like stress get opportunity to explore on your health and this must not be allowed to happen, remember stress is one of the most triggers.

As one living with a family member who is seriously into drugs you will be down hearted seeing your loved one suffering from the scourge of addiction. It may become even more frustrating when all the efforts you have put in place to help appear not to be yielding any fruit. Therefore I want to ask you that what do you do when hope runs out of addiction recovery. With all the knowledge you have and the professional advice given duly followed yet the victim keeps to their unhealthy behavior what next? And have you ever wondered why suicide is the tragic fate of so many people struggling with addiction? In our pervious article doctor Dalal Akoury an addiction expert of many decades and also the proprietor of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center shared with us some of the elements concerning the painful suicidal nature of drug addiction and she is going to be with us throughout this discussion helping us to appreciate some of the possible explanations which may cause one to give up on life and contemplate suicide. Such levels of giving up can only occur when hope runs out of addiction recovery and this is very dangerous. Now let us consider some of the following as the possible occurrences when the thought of suicidal creeps in:

When under the power and the influence of drugs or alcohol, such people are most likely to lose inhibitions and take risks they would not do when sober like committing suicide.
Many people abuse drugs or alcohol in an attempt to relieve the symptoms of depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions.
The rate of major depression is two to four times higher among addicts than the general population.

Although drugs may seem to help in the short term, they exacerbate problems over time. When attempting to stop using drugs, people may feel overwhelmed by the return of painful emotions that they had subjected to medication using drugs. They may also be clear-headed enough to carry out suicidal thoughts and plans. Transitions, such as entering or leaving treatment, relapse, and death, divorce or other major life changes, can be especially vulnerable times.

Abusing drugs, especially depressants such as alcohol or sedatives, can also trigger symptoms of depression thereby increasing the risk of suicide. As the consequences of addiction pile up, from legal problems and damaged relationships to financial ruin and job loss, individuals may lose all hope that things can get better and for some the feeling of impossibilities may take center stage where victims only see two possible ways of relief i.e. getting back into drugs use or death. In situations like these both the victim and their loved ones must work together objectively without apportioning blame. Helping one who is already giving up any hopes of ever recovering from his/her addiction can be quite challenging and that is why we are privileged to have doctor Dalal Akoury with us for professional advice and total treatment. We therefore want to recommend heavily that we need not to wait until the condition gets to this level. While we appreciate that denial is a major component of draw back in this journey, timely intervention is very important. Taking to doctor Dalal Akoury today will be of great help to you and your loved ones because up on scheduling for an appointment with her, she will professionally evaluate your individual condition and put you in the best treatment program that is tailored just for you and your unique condition.

When hope runs out of addiction recovery: Treatment and prevention

The best way of solving the problem of suicide that is emanating from substance abuse is to prevent it from taking place however treatment will be very fundamental if you are already deep into drugs. The figures are very disturbing if the available estimated figures are anything to go by. Doctor Akoury is reporting that about 45% of suicide patients are those suffering from untreated drug abuse disorders. This great number is due to several factors including problems like stigma. Many people often fail to seek for help because of the stigma besides luck of proper training in suicide prevention. It is important therefore that people suffering from drug addiction owns up and make clear the acknowledgement of their habit early enough so that they can enrolled in a recovery program immediate. Doing this, will go a long way in containing the situation and suicide can be prevented as a result of treatment.

There are very few primary care physicians trained to help identify and prevent suicide nonetheless the few in administering treatment must not shy away from establishing the genesis of the problem by asking turf questions that would not otherwise be asked. Such questions will be helpful is addressing suicidal ideation even when the patient is struggling or has in the past been struggling with addiction, depression or other mental health disorders. It is important that someone ask the difficult question like; whether the patient has ever considered or attempted suicide or whether they are currently think about or intend to commit suicide. These are questions that are never asked yet they are very necessary so that victims can get help in good time because patients need to be shown love and let them know that they are not alone and that they are cared for. Impacting the spirit of hope in them is very vital. And this can be a collaborative effort between them and their loved ones to help create a lasting recovery plan that guarantees their safety and then addressing the underlying issues in trust by a trusted health provider.

When hope runs out of addiction recovery: Threats

Finally we are often worried about the addicts in our lives for good reason. This is so because they are at high risk of death by a number of causes including: diseases, accident and even suicide. We have talked much about suicide now but I still want to make emphasis that suicide prevention requires a multifaceted approach even though it all hinges on the person reaching out for help and effective treatment being available when they take that brave step of turning away from their behaviors. We must therefore make a firm decision of seek for help from well-respected professionals who will ensure lasting solution is achieved. In that respect, you may want to seek for expert opinion at AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center under Doctor Akoury’s care. And as we had mentioned before, Doctor Akoury is a medical professional with several decades of experience and together with her team of experienced experts they will focus on Neuroendocrine Restoration (NER) to reinstate normality through realization of the oneness of Spirit, Mind, and Body, Unifying the threesome into ONE

When hope runs out of addiction recovery: It is still possible to start all over again

The hypocrisy in handling cigarette smoking prevention

September 29, 2015

The hypocrisy in handling cigarette smoking prevention: The ever ending pain

The hypocrisy in handling cigarette smoking prevention is one that can be very complicated more so because many smokers knows the dangers but do little to solve the problem

There is no doubt that cigarette is one of the most abused substances in our time. And that notwithstanding both users and the medics are very much aware of the devastation that comes with cigarette smoking. The irony in this case is that authorities are spending billions of money in trying to bring this disturbing behavior to manageable levels and at the same time they are also dissing out licenses for people to do business in tobacco products businesses. This is the greatest hypocrisy I have ever seen or heard of and that is why we want to engage the experts from AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center to help us understand the hypocrisy in handling cigarette prevention. Dear friend the truth of the matter is that cigarette smoking kills many people globally. America is one of the biggest victims when it comes to cigarettes addiction today and if we are still going to be kind with cigarette for whatever reason be it for revenue reasons or fear of loss of employment opportunities, then I can confirm to us that we will not be sincere with our efforts. Am saying this because you do not worn a child about the dangers of any poison then you serve him or her with the same poison.

In our previous article I did ask “what is wrong in listing cigarette as one of the illegal substance like cocaine, heroin and the likes.” I hope that someday this question will be responded to boldly and without any fear but for now the rate of hypocrisy in handling the matter will still continue.

The hypocrisy in handling cigarette smoking prevention: The derivatives found in tobacco

It is true that most people are well informed of the dangers of smoking including the serious effects it will has on their health by increase once risk of contracting serious health complications like cancer and also cause problems during pregnancy and make you more likely to suffer from a stroke or heart attack. And so, when making emphasis on the hypocrisy in handling cigarette smoking we understand the real consequences of burying our heads in the sand. The impact of cigarette smoking will not only be visible on the basis of the life threatening health conditions, but also from very simple elements that you are likely to ignore. Like for instance, the byproducts found in tobacco products will deprive the skin of oxygen and vital nutrients. This deprivation can lead to a pale and uneven skin tone. It therefore means that if you begin smoking at a tender age, changes in your skin can begin to be seen sooner than you can imagine. For instance when you take a puff of cigarette stick, in essence you’re causing permanent damage to your skin. This habit can cause early wrinkles, and it accelerates the overall aging of your skin. After only 10 years of smoking, it’s already possible to see the effects in the faces of young adults. Now from that explanation you can see that such people will dig deep into their finances to correct the facial and harm caused by the smoke while at the same time bracing themselves for the major consequences of cigarette smoking like the skin cancer and other cancerous effects that are associated with this habit. We are being hypocritical in dealing with this substance usage because we can narrate vividly the dangers, we can make financial cost estimations, loss of manpower during working hours while smoking and the list is endless yet we have refused to be bold enough to classify this substance as an illegality in our laws of the land.

The hypocrisy in handling cigarette smoking prevention: Craggy and wrinkled Skin

In connection to the above point, there is no doubt that smoking causes more harm than good to the skin, and in fact smoking is one of the major reasons why we have wrinkled skin, this normally happen by reduction in size of the blood vessels in the outer layers of your skin. The consequence of this reduction is that there will be inadequate flow of blood to the skin thereby reducing the quantity of oxygen supplied to the skin and not forgetting the reduction in supply of the essential nutrients to the largest organ of the body.

Experts are a worried lot because they know that smoking damages important connective fibers like collagen and elastin, causing permanent wrinkles. It is really beat the logic seeing one spending heavily on cosmetics products to improve the looks on their skin while at the same time puffing up to three packets of cigarette. Do you want to justify that as being ignorant? I disagree and to me it is pure hypocrisy. I know that we can do better than this irrespective of the addictive nature of this substance. The slogan “yes we can” is applicable hear and the sooner we face the facts right the better for all of us. Doctor Dalal Akoury says that if nothing is done in good time, then we are likely to see the significance of the damage in our skin in just less than ten years. It therefore means that if you started smoking at the age of ten then inside your teen years you will begin seeing the formation of wrinkles in your body, on the face, neck and even on your lips. And remember that if this trend continue for another 10 years smoking at least 10 sticks of cigarettes or more daily, you’re more likely to develop deeply wrinkled, leathery skin and a yellowish complexion.

It is important to know that it does not take you to do big things for the damage to be observed, even the little things you do when you puff can contribute to skin damage. For instance when you purse your lips to inhale or squint to keep smoke out of your eyes, you are adding even more stress to your skin. These actions create crow’s feet around your eyes and deep lines on the sides of your mouth. And remember that the damage doesn’t stop at your face. According to AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center, various studies have established that smokers will often show signs of accelerated aging below the neck and even on their inner arms. Nonetheless you can correct all these by seeking for professional help by calling doctor Dalal Akoury (MD) who is an addiction expert of several decades and also the founder of the hole of all addiction solutions (AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center) for an appointment so that all your cigarette addiction concerns can be addressed professionally.

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