Alcoholism remains an urgent problem at all times. Many centuries ago, man learned to cook and drink alcohol. Previously, fermented honey and fruit were used, and then wine was produced.
In China, alcohol was produced from rice, in India - barley, millet, and in Iran - hemp. He first learned about beer in Egypt. Alcoholic beverages quickly became popular.
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 refuse that?
The concept of alcoholism
If a person drinks excessive alcohol, he is called an alcoholic. But they talk about alcoholism when a person exceeds the traditional dose of alcohol. Some doctors call alcohol abuse a serious illness because it leads to physical and mental addiction, resulting in withdrawal symptoms. Also, the consequence of alcohol are serious diseases of internal organs, nervous system, and mental disorders.
It is important to distinguish between drunkenness and alcoholism. Drunkenness is, as a rule, always a consequence of alcoholism. The following stages of alcohol consumption can be distinguished:
- Convinced teetotaler- does not drink alcohol at all.
- Rare alcohol use, only on holidays.
- Moderate alcohol consumption- three times a month.
- Alcohol abuse. . . This group includes drunks who drink very often and cannot control how much they drank. Special attention is paid to people who have pronounced signs of alcoholism. They can’t give up addictions because they are worried about hangovers and psychosis.
Myths about the use of alcoholic beverages
- The first myth.Alcoholics are those who drink cheap drinks every day. In fact, this is not the case, there are different forms of alcoholism.
- Another myth.Drunkenness is not very dangerous to health, but it is unpleasant for others. Many people think that alcohol abuse is not as frightening as drugs and other dangerous substances. In fact, alcohol leads to serious liver disease, heart disorders, and can also cause pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, and peptic ulcer.
- The third myth.Alcoholism can only be in someone who is prone to it. This is not true! Anyone can become addicted to alcohol.
- The fourth myth.It is impossible to relax without alcohol. There are many other ways to relieve stress, such as exercising in the gym, relaxing with the family.
Reasons for alcohol addiction
There are three main reasons for alcohol abuse:
- Biological.It has been proven that alcoholism is most often the result of a genetic predisposition. It is believed that if parents abuse alcohol, then 50% of the fact that the child will be addicted to it in the future.
- Psychologically.Alcoholism usually develops in inactive and weak-willed people. In some situations, alcoholism is caused by psychogenic trauma, sadness, lack of work and leisure.
- Socio-economic.The sale of alcohol is not prohibited. This is the kind of business that brings in a good income.
What are the consequences of alcohol abuse?
Medical
Alcohol affects the central nervous system, the liver, and also leads to myocardial infarction, to acute circulatory disorders in the brain. But in pregnant women a child is born with various pathologies and defects. Alcohol often leads to child mortality during pregnancy.
Social
Alcoholism is a major cause of crime and disability. Due to the fact that a person abuses alcohol, its effect declines.
How to deal with addiction?
Please note that the bans do not apply in this case. Psychotherapists are convinced that this helps more:
- Forming an attitude towards a healthy lifestyle.
- Condemnation.
- Liberation from alcoholic myths.
- Communication with sober and healthy people.
Specific alcoholism prevention includes:
- Sales ban.
- Age bans on alcohol.
- Punishments.
Indirect prevention includes reducing the dose of alcohol, as well as increasing culture and education.
Why is it best to give up alcohol?
- It all ends in serious illness.
- The problem does not disappear, but only grows and accumulates.
- Alcohol causes brain damage. It is important to note that cells do not regenerate over time.
- To achieve the desired effect, the alcoholic uses more and more different alcoholic beverages, not paying attention to their harm.
It is worth noting that in the beginning due to alcohol a person slows down a bit, and over time he completely loses control, has memory problems, impaired coordination of movements. After some time, 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, with various mental and physical pathologies. Scientists in France have proven that there are many cases of stillbirths or deformities, when the mother drank alcohol during pregnancy.
So, in order to create a strong family with healthy offspring, it might be worth rethinking your bad habits. We don’t argue, after you drink alcohol, you have fun, well, calmly, but what about the next day? Frustration, emptiness, headache and boredom again. You don’t need to build your life on bad habits, they bring temporary satisfaction. Learn to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Then you turn around and see how beautiful the world around you is. Take care of your health, don't let addictions break you!