A Triump Over Temptatioin byEng Sin Ying
Alexander, a resident of the serene village, found contentment in the simplicity of his life as a diligent farmer. Early mornings and late evenings were dedicated to the land, and though his income was modest, he cherished the rhythmic harmony of nature.
The village's tranquil existence seemed destined to persist indefinitely, until the arrival of an outsider whose presenceshattered theidylliccalm...
The outsider call Mark. Alexander and Mark became a good friends because theytalkthesamelanguage.
One day, Mark give a heroin to the Alexander . Mark :"I know you work very hard, Alexander, and I believe heroin can help alleviate some of the stress caused by your low income. “ Alexander:” I don’t think I will need it. Just takeit back. ” Mark:”Never mine, just leave it on you. ” Alexander reluctantly accepted thegift.
At night, the sky suddenly started to rain violently. This is the worst weatherever.
The heavy storm destroyed all the paddy of Alexander. The only resource of income for Alexander got affected. Hejust planned that to harvesthis ricefields and sell them.
Alexander doesn't know what he should do now. He feels very sad and stressed because his family is still waiting for him for the food but now allhasgone.
Alexander remembered that he had the heroin that the Mark gave him just now. It was said that that product could help relieve stress. Without saying a word, he swallowed theproduct.
He was enveloped in an overwhelming sense of happiness and tranquility, rendering him incapable of concentrating. His reality blurred, and he experienced dreamy phenomena, even hallucinations. Theproduct thrusthim into a surreal world of euphoria and unrestrained joy. Heroin assault on Alexander's nervous system by binding to specific receptors in his body, leading to the release of neurotransmitters, including dopamine, in the brain.
This neurotransmitter, often associated with feelings of happiness and even euphoria, now coursed through Alexander's neural pathways, regulating pain and causing intense pleasure. Unfortunately, these good feelings associated with the dopamine release became insidious reinforcements for drugtaking behaviours.
Alenxander really enjoy the moment in the hallucination. Therefore, he goes and finds the outsider to get moretheproduct.
Mark: “Have you tried the heroin? How do youlikeit?” Alenxander: “It's really great. Can you give me moreheroin?” Mark: “ Sure, I can provide you with more, but in the future, you 'll need to buy it from me. If you use it more, you 'll start to feel likeachampion. ” Alenxander: “ Alright, thankyou. ”
As time passes, Alexander keeps consuming heroin and buys it from the Mark. He is totally addicted to it. As Alexander's addiction deepened, his brain's rreward system became skewed. Consumtion heroin reduces the brain's natural opioid production, thereby exacerbating drug use and reducing the ability to experience pleasure from sources other thanheroin Day by day, his paddy field is abandoned
But even in the darkest of times, there was a glimmer of hope. Concerned for her husband's wellbeing, Alexander's wife sought help from theirfellow villagers
Villagers efforts to intervene were met with anger and rejection, as addiction had become a formidable barrier between Alexander and his loved ones.
Fearing for Alexander's life and recognizing the magnitude of the crisis, they reached out to outside experts. The experts conducted a careful assessment of Alexander's condition, which confirmed their worst fears – he was addicted to the drug. The only path forward was to initiate the challenging process of detoxification.
Under the unwavering support of the villagers and the guidance of the expert, Alexander's journey towards redemption began. Detoxification was a grueling process, marked by physical and emotional turmoil as his body rebelled against thegrip ofheroin.
Withdrawal symptoms, the painful aftermath of heroin's influence, loomed heavily. Alexander endured a torrent of physical and psychological anguish as he couldn't satisfy his brain's relentless craving for the drug. He experience with withdrawal was akin to enduring an intense flu, with symptoms including aches, chills, exhaustion, and nausea. The distress was compounded by the overwhelmingcravings for the drug, driving Alexander to the brink of desperation.
As days turned into weeks, Alexander inched closer to breaking free from the shackles of addiction, and the community's resilience and determination proved to be an unyielding force. Day after day, he battled the demons of addiction. Eventually, he emerged from the darkness of addiction, detoxified and redeemed, serving as a symbol of hopefor thevillage.
During the harrowing aftermath of Alexander's addiction and recovery, an expert from the medical field took it upon themselves to hold an open-talk with the villagers, earnestly explaining the perilous consequences of drug abuse, particularly its profound impact on thenervous system.
Expert: “Heroin is classified as an opioid drug. It is a powerful and illegal narcotic that is derived from morphine, which, in turn, is extracted from the opium poppy plant. There are some short term effects of heroin. Heroin becomes morphine in the brain, creating a powerful, enjoyable rush. The rush's strength depends on how much and how quickly the drug is taken. Users often feel warm, have a dry mouth, and heavy limbs during the rush. They may also experience nausea, vomiting, and itching. After the initial effects, users become drowsy, their thinking is cloudy, their heart rate slows, and breathing becomes dangerously slow,even leading to coma and permanent brain damage. ”
Mark, the puppeteer behind the strings of destruction, was not immune to justice. Pursued by the determined hands of the law, he was apprehended and made to answer for his malevolent actions.
THE END