12/16 If you wish to grow up with a steady hand, a strong heart, and a good character you will never touch tobacco. Effects of Tea and Coffee on the Nerves.~--People who use strong tea and coffee are often inclined to be nervous. This shows that strong tea and coffee, like alcohol and tobacco, are very injurious to the nerves. Opium, Chloral, etc.~--There are several drugs which are given by physicians to relieve pain or to produce sleep. They are sometimes helpful, but their use is very dangerous. |