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Ravages of Alcohol
An illustration of how alcohol abuse affects the appearance and liver of a man through different stages of his life

The Man Who Watches The Speedometer by Bateman. This illustration is of a man in his car. The faster he goes the more the speed affects him. First he looses his hat, then his hair

The Sinn Fein rising as it affected property
The devastating affects of the Easter Rebellion in Ireland in 1916. The main picture shows the burnt-out imperial hotel and post-office on Sackville Street in Dublin

Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) dieback of leaves, caused by Ash Dieback (Chalara fraxinea) fungal disease, Norfolk, England, June

Maize (Zea mays) crop, rain-affected and failed field of feed maize, Houghton, Lancashire, England, December

Maize (Zea mays) crop, rain-affected and failed cob of feed maize, Houghton, Lancashire, England, December

Seabird rescue, contaminated Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) adult, being tube fed by people, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) dark phase, adult, being treated, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, cleaned Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) adult, winter plumage, being released by RSPCA West Hatch staff after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, being cleaned by person, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Seabird rescue, contaminated Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) being collected by RSPCA officer and loaded into van, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Razorbill (Alca torda) adult, winter plumage, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea, affecting waterproof coating and ability to float, Chesil Beach, Dorset

Domestic Sheep, mule ewe, affected by Sheep Scab (Psoroptic Mange) caused by Psoroptes mites, grazing in pasture, Lancashire, England, March

Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) dead adult, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea, affecting waterproof coating and ability to float, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England

Weatherbeaten Hawthorne
Gone With The Wind. This quaint formation of a hawthorne tree shows how the prevailing wind - westerly - affects the growth. Taken at Bude, Cornwall, England. Date: 1930s

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia sp. ) frost damaged with drooping spathe, in pot on garden patio at dawn, Suffolk, England
Calla Lily (Zantedeschia sp.) frost damaged with drooping spathe, in pot on garden patio at dawn, Suffolk, England, november

Whooping Cough / 1883
Usually starts to affect children from around the age of seven, and according to the author, affects girls more that boys

Roux / Cure for Croup / 1894
Dr. Roux administering his cure for croup, a throat disease which affects children

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"The Ravages of Alcohol: A Devastating Impact on Lives" Alcohol, a seemingly harmless substance, can unleash its destructive power and leave behind a trail of devastation. Just like the man in Bateman's "The Man Who Watches The Speedometer, " who becomes consumed by his addiction, alcohol takes control and wreaks havoc on individuals and their loved ones. But it doesn't stop there. The effects of alcohol extend beyond personal lives to societal realms. Take the Sinn Fein rising as an example; it not only affected political landscapes but also left scars on properties that stood witness to the turmoil. Nature too bears witness to the consequences of various afflictions. The Common Ash tree, once vibrant with life, now suffers from dieback caused by the insidious Ash Dieback fungal disease in Norfolk. Similarly, rain-affected maize crops in Houghton stand as testaments to failed harvests and lost livelihoods. Amidst these tragedies lies hope for redemption. Seabird rescue efforts demonstrate humanity's determination to heal what has been contaminated or harmed by external forces. Whether it be tube-feeding a Northern Fulmar or treating an Arctic Skua dark phase adult, caring hands work tirelessly to restore these creatures' well-being. In this world where affects ripple through every aspect of life - from personal struggles with addiction to environmental disasters - we must remember our capacity for compassion and resilience. By acknowledging these challenges head-on and working together towards recovery, we can rebuild shattered lives and protect our fragile ecosystems for generations to come.