Eating before, during, and after drinking can help slow the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. Drinking plenty of water can assist with dehydration and flushing toxins from the body. And drinking fruit juices that contain fructose and vitamins B and C can help the liver flush out alcohol more successfully.

Stimulant drugs, such as amphetamines and cocaine, ‘speed up’ the activity of the central nervous system. Combining different stimulants can multiply this effect, putting greater stress on the body, particularly the heart and other vital organs, and can lead to: attention difficulties.

Alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs can impair the ability to drive because they slow coordination, judgment, and reaction times. Cocaine and methamphetamine can make drivers more aggressive and reckless.

So which is worse, driving drunk or driving tired? The answer is that they’re both equally dangerous, and some studies have shown that there is no difference at all between the two. Driving while sleepy and driving while drunk both have the potential to double your risk for a car accident.

Driving when you are tired impairs your driving, just like drugs or alcohol. According to the AAA Foundation, 16.5 percent of fatal crashes involve a sleepy driver. When you are tired, your reaction time slows down and you are less aware. Every driver becomes a dangerous driver when they are tired.

Drowsy driving poses a serious risk not only for one’s own health and safety, but also for the other people on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates1 that between 2005 and 2009 drowsy driving was responsible for an annual average of: 83,000 crashes. 37,000 injury crashes.

There are three types of fatigue: transient, cumulative, and circadian: Transient fatigue is acute fatigue brought on by extreme sleep restriction or extended hours awake within 1 or 2 days. Cumulative fatigue is fatigue brought on by repeated mild sleep restriction or extended hours awake across a series of days.

There are two classifications of fatigue: chronic and acute. Chronic fatigue accumulates over time and is caused by lack of sleep, stress and jet lag.

A person with physical fatigue may find it physically hard to do the things they usually do, such as climbing the stairs. Symptoms include muscle weakness, and diagnosis may involve completing a strength test. With mental fatigue, a person may find it harder to concentrate on things and stay focused.

Being burned out means feeling empty and mentally exhausted, devoid of motivation, and beyond caring. People experiencing burnout often don’t see any hope of positive change in their situations. If excessive stress feels like you’re drowning in responsibilities, burnout is a sense of being all dried up.

Symptoms of mental exhaustion can vary from person to person and often begin to show gradually, creeping up on you during periods of extreme stress. If stress continues to weigh on you, you may reach a point when you feel as though you’re in a dark hole and can’t see your way out.

What is emotional exhaustion? Emotional exhaustion is a state of feeling emotionally worn-out and drained as a result of accumulated stress from your personal or work lives, or a combination of both.

1. What is an energy vampire?
2. They don’t take accountability.
3. They’re always involved in some kind of drama.
4. They always one-up you.
5. They diminish your problems and play up their own.
6. They act like a martyr.
7. They use your good nature against you.
8. They use guilt trips or ultimatums.

A person experiencing low energy may feel tired all the time and may be unable to complete basic tasks without feeling worn out or exhausted. Other symptoms associated with low energy or fatigue include: feeling sleepy during the day.

Negative People You have probably had the experience of feeling positive or negative energy from a person. Some researchers believe that such energy is real and measurable. Others believe humans pick up on anger, sadness, and other negative emotions that others project.

Energy vampires include anything with a clock, timer, glowing light, adaptor, memory or remote control. Common examples are cell phones chargers, televisions, computers, coffee makers, microwaves – even your electric toothbrush or rechargeable vacuum.

Top 5 energy vampires

• Computers and computer-related equipment (modems, routers, etc.)
• Instant-on TVs (LED, LCD and rear-projection). Rule of thumb, larger screens use more energy.
• Surround sound systems.
• Cable or satellite TV boxes.
• Household items with a clock (e.g. microwave, DVD player, etc.)

Other examples of energy vampires include:

• Cable/satellite boxes.
• Digital TV converters.
• DVR, VCR, DVD players.
• Mobile/cellular devices.
• MP3 players.
• Video game consoles.
• Standby coffee makers.
• Devices that turn on instantly via remote control.

Spotting a vampire According to vampire folklore, vampires display some tell-tale physical signs of their affliction: pale skin, an absence of a reflection in mirrors, fangs and red glowing eyes. These attributes are commonly assigned to the blood-sucking undead in popular culture.

Although not traditionally regarded as an apotropaic, mirrors have been used to ward off vampires when placed, facing outwards, on a door (in some cultures, vampires do not have a reflection and sometimes do not cast a shadow, perhaps as a manifestation of the vampire’s lack of a soul).

Vampires are often depicted as being repelled by garlic, running water, or Christian implements such as crucifixes and holy water.

2. Why Vampires Drink Blood. Vampires drink blood to survive and, secondarily, for pleasure. While all vampires need to consume blood, some depictions of vampires reject the idea of hurting or killing humans, so they turn to the blood of animals.

It may be safe to drink blood in small amounts, assuming the blood is disease-free. But drinking more than, say, a couple of teaspoons puts you in the danger zone.

Some practising vampires use blood as medication—an iron-rich supplement to combat blood conditions such as anaemia. For them, consuming blood is a quality of life issue and is necessary for sustaining their energy.