Shocking study reveals that alcohol is more harmful than heroin

The ex UK chief drugs adviser, Prof. David Nutt, published a study which reveals that alcohol is more harmful than other dangerous drugs such as crack or heroin. This study was based on a top 20 drugs ranked on 16 measures of harms to users and society. According to it, cigarettes and cocaine are placed on an equal level and surprisingly, LSD and ecstasy are at the bottom of this top, as considered less damaging.

The « harm scale » was creating taking in consideration each possible harm these drugs might come with, from mental damage to crime, addiction and even costs for the country’s economy and communities implications, to sum it up, 16 criteria were involved. The working group consisted of Prof. Nutt, Dr. Les King and two other drugs experts. There were two « harming ranks », one for individuals and the second one to society.

Unexpected, the study revealed that although heroin, crack and crystal meth are the most damaging for each individual using its, when it comes to society it seems that alcohol makes its room near heroin and crack ; more than that, when the scores were added together the results were shocking – when it comes to society, alcohol is the most harmful drug. Today’s drug classification system seems to be in contrary with this study however the authors say the present classification should be changed according to the harm each drug brings with. This is not the first time when Prof Nutt argues with the recent classification system while he had an attempt of doing this in 2007 as well, however failling in doing it.

Prof Nutt brought as argument the fact that alcohol is more widely used therefore millions and millions of people can reach it, become addicted to it and then become a menace to society. On the other hand, even if cocaine is way more addictive it is not so widely used thus putting it on a lower level when it comes to the harm that using it brings to society.

A spokesman for the Wine and Spirit Trade Association argue with this study’s results while it is natural that alcohol is widely spread as it is used even as a part of social interactions ; he agreed though that alcohol misuse is a major problem most countries are facing but it isn’t the major issue people have to face with.

Oral Sex Causes Cancer of the mouth & throat

Avoid Oral Sex and Reduce chances of mouth & throat Cancer

Rise in mouth and throat cancer among the young in Britain is described as a growing epidemic given the fact that Cancer Research UK said cases of mouth and throat cancer amount young men in Britain has gone up by about 50% since 1989. The disease continue to rise at the rate of about 3% a year in women and it kills about 1, 800 people a year.

The main reason for the rise was given by Cancer Research UK as the practise of oral sex. Though mouth and throat cancer increases more in men than in women, female are not immune to catching it as a rise of 3% a year is recorded among women.

The main cause of mouth and throat cancer has been linked by scientist to human papilloma-virus also know as HPV. The virus is transmitted though sexual intercourse. HPV virus is more commonly known as the virus that causes cervical cancer.

Evidence uncovered by scientist suggest that mouth and throat cancer is arises in people who has had multiple sex partners and practise oral sex. This happens regardless of gender.

Some of the measures to prevent the disease includes condom use and abstaining from oral sex. Recently, vaccination of your women against HPV is also expected to help reduce the infections caused by HPV.

If you think you may have moth or throat cancer, you should consult your GP as soon as possible. You can also contact NHS direct for advise on health relatd issue

South Africa, preparations against H1N1 flue

South Africa will host the football World Cup in full southern winter, a period conducive to epidemics of influenza, there are fears of a return of the virus H1N1 in the country.

A possible massive spread of this new virus during the competition, is “one of the worst nightmares” the health minister, Aaron Motsoaledi said.

This is the cold period of the year in South Africa, with night temperatures close to zero degrees on the high plateaus, where the Johannesburg, Pretoria and Bloemfontein are. Last year, influenza H1N1 has benefited from the rigors of southern winter to propagate in the country, affecting over 12,000 people and making almost 100 dead.

Aware of risk, members of Local Organizing Committee (LOC) said they are prepared during a medical seminar held recently at Sun City, to “paresis in case”.

“We provided everything and we are confident that we will react if they make an issue of public health or medical emergency,” said Victor Ramathesele, responsible for health problems again. Moreover, during the World Cup of military medical services will be requisitioned to support structures support the country – from the hyper-sophisticated private clinics at public hospitals packed and poorly equipped.

As one of the International Federation of Football (FIFA) has asked the 32 teams selected to vaccinate against the virus.

Scandal in South Africa on the mascot Zakumi

The largest South African trade union federation (COSATU) has denounced the fact that the official mascots of the 2010 World football championship, leopard Zakumi, is produced by a Chinese company the exploit workers, in agreement with FIFA, and not in South Africa, a country with a unemployment rate of 25 percent.

”Trade Union Federation insists that all its members and all Africans to buy products related to CM in 2010 only from South African producers.

South African President marries third wife

President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has married Monday with the third wife.  Zuma had to marry his fiancee, Thobeka Mabhija, aged 36 years, last year, but the event was postponed because of political commitments, informs BBC.  Some persons accused him for the practice to marry multiple women, but he have also fans because of this decision. Zuma, aged 67 years, married his first wife, Sizakele Khumalo-Zuma, in 1973 and the second Nompumelelo Ntuli-Zuma two years ago.

President of South Africa has been married and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, but divorced. There has been many rumours that Zuma will get married for the 4th time, but there is nothing sure in this rumour. Representatives President asked the press to respect family privacy.