Legally used deadly drug in the country

By Emran Habeeb, Turbat Kech

I would like to draw the attention of those people who are seriously involved in the usage of

this deadly drug tobacco which is not considered hazardous and publically utilized in Pakistan. It is not a prevented drug by the government since it brings in billions of dollars for the government. If the truth be told the taxes imposed on tobacco companies are very high that annually, they are the highest payers of tax to the government. Even though these companies pay high taxes, in return they also receive mammoth income from tobacco users who are the ultimate victim of this drug. That means business will still go on as usual without any sorts of disturbance from government.

Tobacco which has overwhelming effects on the humans’ health and that can lead them toward the death penal. Generally, tobacco is used in cigarettes although it contains nicotine which is through and through addictive, still it is accepted by the law of government.

Nicotine, which is an oily liquid substance found in the tobacco leaves that acts as a tonic and also contributes to smoking addiction and it is the active ingredient of tobacco and it is the main cause of health risks.

Furthermore, Cigarette tobacco contains only a small amount of nicotine and most of this nicotine is destroyed by the heat of burning, so that the actual concentration of nicotine in smoke is low. However, even a small amount of nicotine is sufficient to be addictive.

Tobacco smokers absorb small amounts of nicotine by inhaling smoke from cigars, cigarettes, or pipes. Nicotine is drawn into the lungs, where it enters the bloodstream and is pumped by the heart to the brain. It takes only seven seconds for nicotine to enter the brain after being inhaled.

Nicotine has various effects on the body. In small doses nicotine serves as nerve refreshment, entering the bloodstream and promoting the flow of adrenaline, a stimulating hormone. It speeds up the heartbeat and may cause it to become irregular. It also raises the blood pressure and reduces the enthusiasm, and it may cause unsettled stomach and vomiting. Most of the known health risks associated with cigarette smoking is the number of constant diseases, including cancer, lung diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. Addiction to smoking is caused by nicotine itself. Stopping smoking produces withdrawal symptoms within 24 to 48 hours, which commonly include irritability, headaches, and anxiety, in addition to the strong desire to smoke.

Despite these effects, tobacco is common throughout the most of countries of the world including Pakistan. Tobacco is the cause of millions of deaths around the world. Unfortunately, with the influence of politics, tobacco is getting the best of what it deserves to be legally used by the public. Money is still the root of everything. So it is humble request to the concerned authorities to take serious action regarding the use of this deadly drug.