Warning to the coronavirus infection, alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, high-risk gambling
Today (22 January 2021) at the Mandarin Hotel Network for Youth Reducing Risk Factors in collaboration with the Alcohol Problem Research Center Addiction Study Center (NESK), the Stop Gambling Foundation, sponsored by the Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation), organized a forum for “Abaamuk (alcohol, cigarette, gambling, drugs) vs COVID-19 risks. At the event, there was a simulation of teenagers setting up a group of drinking, smoking, gambling, reflecting the risk of COVID-19. By the youth volunteer group
Assoc. Prof. Ratsamon Kalayasiri Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Manager of NESCO, as an academic of the Alcohol Problem Research Center, said that NESC, in collaboration with the Center for Social and Business Development Research (SAB), to explore the risks and behaviors of alcohol and tobacco use in 2020, these substances are used. Worryingly, it was found that cigarettes had 22.4 percent of users, while alcoholic beverages consumed 38.9 percent, while amphetamines used 0.4 percent, kratom leaves, 2.5 percent. These substances had effects on the body as a whole. Cigarettes contain more than 10 carcinogens that cause cystic fibrosis, emphysema, lung cancer, even more if they are exposed to COVID-19. The more severe effects on the respiratory system In addition, people with opioids such as heroin, which affects the central nervous system. If found in someone with COVID-19 And use high amounts of substances The greater the risk of breathing stops and even death. As for those who drink alcohol Will have a damaging effect on the liver Over time, the liver becomes hard and eventually liver cancer. And there are many other cancers that are associated with drinking alcohol. Even if people with pulmonary tuberculosis If drinking, the symptoms are very severe.
“People who smoke Drink beer And using drugs can spread COVID very quickly, for example drug users need to use in a closed facility. Sharing equipment is required. Increased risk of infection In the casino you will find more substance use than in other areas. When symptoms of intoxication, unconsciousness decreases Lack of restraint Stay in the area continuously and for longer. In addition, people who use drugs. Most of them are in an inappropriate living environment. No maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness And when addicted to drugs, it is easy to get into various vices easily. And should avoid using addictive substances For those who want to quit alcohol, cigarettes, drugs can contact help channels. The drug cessation hotline at 1165, the alcohol cessation hotline, tel. 1413, the smoking cessation hotline, tel. 1600, ”said Assoc.
Mr. Thanakorn Komkris The secretary-general of the Stop Gambling Foundation said that what is in the undercurrent wave is that there are a handful of Thais who are gambling in casinos. Take yourself to a casino, such as a house casino, a funeral casino, or a famous casino in town. Including the border Some of which are still open Especially in the eastern region Of course, in a casino it is already a low card area. No distance Not wearing a mask And touching objects together, there is a chance to laugh at Hea Casino gamblers are therefore “at risk” because they may transmit the infection. And often have risk behaviors including gambling, drinking, smoking and traveling to risky areas such as pubs, bars, massage parlors that are closed places. Not ventilated The timeline of some gamblers has traveled themselves with COVID-19. Hundreds of kilometers away
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