Alcoholism remains an urgent problem at all times. Centuries ago, humans learned to cook and drink alcohol. Previously, honey and fermented fruits were used, then wine was made.
In China, rice is used to make alcohol, in India - barley, millet, and in Iran - hemp. First time learning about beer in Egypt. Alcoholic beverages are becoming popular.
Today there are many different types of alcohol that ruin people’s lives, ruin families, change a person completely.
How dangerous is alcohol? Is it possible to reject it?
The concept of alcoholism
If a person drinks alcohol in excess, he is called an alcoholic. But they talk about alcoholism when a person exceeds a traditional alcohol dose. A number of doctors refer to alcohol abuse as a serious illness because it leads to physical and mental dependence, which results in withdrawal symptoms. Also, the consequences of alcohol are serious diseases of internal organs, nervous system, mental disorders.
It is important to distinguish between drunkenness and alcoholism. As a rule, intoxication is always a consequence of alcoholism. The following levels of alcohol consumption can be distinguished:
- A confident teetotaler- Do not drink alcohol at all.
- Rare alcohol consumption, only on holidays.
- Moderate alcohol intake- three times a month.
- Alcohol abuse. . . This group includes drunks who drink frequently and cannot control how much they drink. Special attention is given to people who have signs of alcoholism. They can’t let go of their addiction because of worries about drunkenness and psychosis.
Myths about the use of alcoholic beverages
- The first myth.Alcohol intake is those who drink cheap drinks every day. Actually, this is not the case, there are many different types of alcoholism.
- The second myth.Drunkenness is not so dangerous for health, but unpleasant for others. Many people think that alcohol abuse is not as scary as drugs and other harmful substances. In fact, alcohol leads to serious liver disease, heart disorders, and can even cause pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, and peptic ulcer disease.
- The third myth.Alcoholism can only happen to someone who is exposed 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 working out at the gym, relaxing with the family.
Causes of alcohol addiction
There are three main causes of alcohol abuse:
- Biology.It has been shown that alcoholism is most often the result of a genetic predisposition. It is believed that if a parent abuses alcohol, then 50% of the fact that the child in the future will be addicted to it.
- Psychology.As a rule, alcoholism develops in inactive and discouraged people. In some cases, alcoholism is caused by psychogenic trauma, grief, lack of employment and leisure.
- Socioeconomics.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?
Medicine
Alcohol affects the central nervous system, liver, and even causes myocardial infarction, to acute circulatory disorders in the brain. But in pregnant women, a child is born with various pathologies, defects. Often, alcohol during pregnancy causes the death of the child.
Social
Alcoholism is a leading cause of crime and disability. As a person abuses alcohol, his or her performance declines.
How to deal with addiction?
Remember, in this case, the ban does not apply. Psychotherapists are convinced that it helps more:
- The formation of attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle.
- Confidence.
- Dispelling the myth of alcohol.
- Communicate with healthy and healthy people.
Specific alcoholism prevention includes:
- Prohibition of sales.
- Age prohibits alcohol.
- Penalty.
Indirect prevention includes a reduction in alcohol doses, as well as an increase in culture and education.
Why should you stop drinking alcohol?
- It all ended in serious illness.
- The problem is not gone, but just growing and accumulating.
- Alcoholic beverages lead to brain damage. It is important to note that cells do not regrow over time.
- To achieve the desired effect, alcoholics use more different alcoholic beverages, regardless of their disadvantages.
Keep in mind that at first, because of alcohol, a person slows down a bit, then over time he stops completely controlling himself, he has problems with memory, impaired coordination of movements. After a while, the inhibition affects the nerve centers responsible for important functions of the body: body temperature, respiration, cardiac activity.
Alcohol has a negative impact on the reproductive system, over time it affects the genetic tools, 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 with deformities, when the mother drinks alcohol throughout her pregnancy.
Therefore, to create a strong family with healthy offspring, it may be necessary to reconsider your bad habits. We don’t argue, after drinking alcohol, you have fun, well, calm down, but what about the next day? Disappointment, emptiness, headaches and boredom again. You don’t have to build your life with bad habits, they bring temporary pleasure. 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 addiction break you!