Alcoholism remains an urgent problem at any time. Centuries ago, humans learned to cook and drink alcohol. Previously, honey and fermented fruit were used, then wine was made.
In China, rice is used to make wine, in India - barley, millet, and in Iran - hemp. First time learning about beer in Egypt. Alcohol quickly gained popularity.
Today there are many different types of alcohol that spoil people's lives, destroy families, completely change a person.
How dangerous is alcohol? Is it possible to deny it?
Alcohol addiction concept
If a person drinks excessively, he is called an alcoholic. But they talk about alcoholism when a person exceeds the traditional dosage of alcohol. Some doctors view alcohol abuse as a serious illness because it leads to physical and mental dependence, leading to withdrawal symptoms. In addition, the consequences of alcohol are serious diseases of the internal organs, the nervous system, and mental disorders.
It is important to distinguish between drunkenness and alcoholism. As a rule, being drunk is always the result of alcoholism. The following stages of alcohol consumption can be distinguished:
- The teetotaler persuader- Absolutely do not drink alcohol.
- Rarely use alcohol, only on holidays.
- Drink alcohol in moderation- three times a month.
- Alcohol abuse. . . This group includes drunk people who drink very often and cannot control how much they drink. Pay special attention to people with signs of alcoholism. They cannot give up their addiction because of anxiety about hangovers and mental turmoil.
Myths about alcohol use
- The first legend.Alcoholics are people who drink cheap drinks every day. In fact, there are many different types of alcoholism.
- The second myth.Binge drinking is not dangerous to your health but is uncomfortable for others. Many people think that alcohol abuse is less scary than drugs and other dangerous substances. In fact, alcohol leads to serious liver diseases, heart disorders and can also cause tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, and peptic ulcer disease.
- The third myth.Alcoholism is only possible in people who are susceptible. This is not true! Anyone can be addicted to alcohol.
- Fourth legend.Can't relax without alcohol. There are other ways to relieve stress, such as exercising in the gym, relaxing with family.
Reasons for alcohol addiction
There are three main reasons for alcohol abuse:
- Biological.It has been shown that frequent alcoholism is the result of a genetic predisposition. It is believed that if a parent abuses alcohol, then 50% of the truth is that a future child will be addicted to it.
- Mentality.As a rule, alcoholism develops in inactive and weak-willed people. In some situations, alcoholism is caused by trauma, grief, lack of work and entertainment.
- Socioeconomic.The sale of alcohol is not prohibited. This is a business that brings in good income.
What are the consequences of alcohol abuse?
Medical
Alcohol affects the central nervous system, liver, and leads to myocardial infarction, acute circulatory disorders in the brain. But in pregnant women, the child is born with many different diseases and defects. Quite often, pregnant alcohol leads to death in children.
Society
Alcoholism is a major cause of crime and disability. Because one person abuses alcohol, the performance deteriorates.
How to deal with addiction?
Remember, in this case, the prohibitions do not apply. Psychotherapists believe it helps more:
- Form a healthy attitude to life.
- Confidence, condemnation, judgment.
- Get rid of the alcohol myth.
- Communicate with healthy and alert people.
Specific precautions of alcoholism include:
- Sales are prohibited.
- Age prohibits drinking alcohol.
- The penalties.
Indirect prevention includes reducing alcohol intake, as well as increasing culture and education.
Why is it best to give up alcohol?
- It all ends with serious illnesses.
- The problem does not go away, but only grows and accumulates.
- Alcohol leads to brain damage. It is important to note that cells do not regenerate over time.
- To achieve the desired effect, alcoholics increasingly use a variety of alcoholic beverages, regardless of their harmful effects.
It is worth noting that at first due to alcohol, the patient slows down a bit, then completely does not control himself, has memory problems, the ability to coordinate movement is impaired. After a while, the inhibition affects the nerve center responsible for the vital functions of the body: body temperature, respiration, heart activity.
Alcohol negatively affects the reproductive system, over time it affects the genetic apparatus, which is why a child is born mentally underdeveloped, suffers from many mental illnesses andphysical. Scientists in France have proven that there are many cases of stillbirth or birth defects when mothers drink alcohol during pregnancy.
So in order to create a strong family with healthy children, perhaps you should reconsider your bad habits. We do not argue, after drinking, you are happy, well, calm, but what about the next day? Frustration, emptiness, headaches and boredom. You don't have to build your life on bad habits, which provide temporary pleasure. Learn to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Then you go back and see how beautiful the world around you is. Take care of your health, don't let addictions break you!