Drugs and alcohol give short-term 'high' and long-term ‘damages’, Discuss.

Drugs and alcohol give short-term 'high' and long-term ‘damages’ this statement holds true because:

1. Alcohol and drugs may irritate the lining of the stomach and can trigger nausea, vomiting and other gastric troubles.

2. As alcohol is a CNS (Central Nervous System) depressant it may slow down various bodily functions like breathing, heart rate etc.

3. The dependency on alcohol makes a person depressed.

4. The person may suffer from constant fatigue, sleepiness or sleeplessness.