The Department of Medical Sciences warns of “the booze” to reduce the risk of hypothermia. Dangerous to death, advised to prepare to warm the body and take care of your health. wearing thick clothes Drink warm water and warm drinks. exercise regularly
on December 15 Dr. Manat Phothaporn Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services said that during the winter of every year. northern area Northeast the weather will be cold Some people like to drink alcohol because they believe that it can warm the body. which is a mistaken belief and dangerous to the point of death Because when drinking liquor enters the body in the early stages, the capillaries under the skin expand, making it feel warm only for a moment. The body begins to cool down more unconsciously, causing body temperature to decrease. lead to the risk of “Hypotermia” or conditions in which the body temperature is too low which causes damage to organs in the body Especially the heart and brain, making it unable to function normally. Severe illness in those who drink large amounts of alcohol It depresses the central nervous system, causing drowsiness and drowsiness and may fall asleep in cold weather. If there is not enough warm clothing The more it increases the risk of death. In addition, drinking alcohol also affects society in many ways, the most obvious being that drinking and driving a vehicle causes road accidents that lead to loss of life and property.
side Dr. Sarayut Boonchaipanichwatana Director of Boromarajonani National Institute for Drug Addicts Treatment and Rehabilitation (NSO) said that drinking alcohol to relieve the cold is a wrong belief. Also negatively affects the health of the drinker greatly. Advise people to prepare their bodies and take care of their health in the winter by wearing thick clothes Wear gloves and socks and wear a hat. Enough with the warmth that the body needs. Eat nutritious food from all 5 food groups, focusing on fruits and vegetables. Because there are vitamins that can prevent colds. Drink warm water and warm drinks. Help relieve the cold. exercise regularly It encourages the body to get warm inside. and make it healthy Take a warm shower instead of cold water. will help maintain normal body temperature
In this regard, Dr. Sarayut said that at present, Thailand still has an epidemic of COVID-19. Group drinking is still a risky behavior and can lead to COVID-19 infection. Addiction treatment hotline 1165 or can receive treatment for drug addiction at the SBSC, Pathum Thani province and all 6 regional Thanyarak hospitals, including Thanyarak Chiang Mai Hospital. Thanyarak Hospital, Mae Hong Son Thanyarak Khon Kaen Hospital Thanyarak Hospital Udon Thani Thanyarak Songkhla Hospital and Thanyarak Pattani Hospital or a hospital near the house For more information, please contact www.pmnidat.go.th
