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20 SOMETHING...

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You are either new to this or true to this. 

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Alcohol

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Caffeine

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Stress

As you enter your 20's, these are new implementation that come with no warning. Because it blends so well with our lifestyle, it seems functional! Just because becomes a norm, it does not necessarily mean it is good for us. The negative effects of these implementations are disguised very well because this is "what being in your 20 somethings is all about!"

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The physical health displays an accurate representation of what state our bodies are in. Any change, internal or external, has a direct effect on our physical health.

No Bias. Just Facts.

The Effects

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Alcohol 5

  • Dehydrates skin

  • Weight gain

  • Unpleasant odor residue

  • Weakening immune system

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Caffeine 4

  • Disrupt sleep patterns

  • Digestive problems

  • Dehydration

  • Cardiovascular issues

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Co-ingestion: Alcohol & Caffeine 4,6

  • Binge drinking

  • Co-dependency

  • Dehydration

  • Exacerbated hangover

  • Alcohol Poisoning

How can I help myself? Where do I start?

References

  1. American Psychological Association. (2012, January 1). 2012 Stress by Generations. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2012/generations

  2. Bohm MK, Liu Y, Esser MB, et al. Binge Drinking Among Adults, by Select Characteristics and State — United States, 2018. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2021;70:1441–1446. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7041a2external icon.

  3. Emond, J. A., Gilbert-Diamond, D., Tanski, S. E., & Sargent, J. D. (2014). Energy drink consumption and the risk of alcohol use disorder among a national sample of adolescents and young adults. The Journal of pediatrics, 165(6), 1194–1200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.08.050

  4. “Energy Drinks.” National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/energy-drinks#:~:text=Next%20to%20multivitamins%2C%20energy%20drinks,kinds%20of%20energy%20drink%20products.

  5. “How Alcohol Affects Your Appearance.” Drinkaware, https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/appearance/how-alcohol-affects-your-appearance#howtoreducetheeffectsofalcoholonyourappearance. 

  6. Sefen, J. A. N., Patil, J. D., & Cooper, H. (2022). The implications of alcohol mixed with energy drinks from medical and socio-legal standpoints. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 16, 968889. doi:10.3389/fnbeh.2022.968889

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