Alcoholism remains an urgent problem at all times. Many centuries ago, man learned to cook and drink alcohol. Previously fermented honey and fruits were used, later wine was made.
In China, rice was used to make alcohol, in India, barley, millet, and in Iran, hemp. I 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 reject it?
Alcoholism concept
If a person drinks alcohol in excess, he is called an alcoholic. But they speak of alcoholism when a person exceeds the traditional dose of alcohol. Some doctors refer to alcohol abuse as a serious illness because it leads to physical and mental dependence, resulting in withdrawal symptoms. Also, the consequence of alcohol are serious diseases of the internal organs, nervous system, mental disorders.
It is important to distinguish between drunkenness and alcoholism. As a general rule, drunkenness is always a consequence of alcoholism. The following stages of alcohol consumption can be distinguished:
- Convinced abstemious- does not drink alcohol at all.
- Uncommon use of alcohol, only on holidays.
- Moderate alcohol consumption- three times a month.
- Alcohol abuse. . . This group includes drunkards who drink very frequently and cannot control how much they drank. Particular attention is paid to people with pronounced signs of alcoholism. They cannot give up their addiction because they are worried about the hangover and psychosis.
Myths about the use of alcoholic beverages
- First myth.Alcoholics are the ones who drink cheap drinks every day. In fact, this is not the case, there are different forms of alcoholism.
- Second myth.Drunkenness is not very dangerous for health, but unpleasant for others. Many people think that alcohol abuse is not as scary as drugs and other dangerous substances. In fact, alcohol causes serious liver disease, heart disorders, and can also cause pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, and peptic ulcer.
- Third myth.Alcoholism can only be in someone prone to it. This is not true! Anyone can get addicted to alcohol.
- Fourth myth.It is impossible to relax without alcohol. There are many other ways to relieve stress, such as working out at the gym or relaxing with the family.
Reasons for alcohol addiction
There are three main reasons for alcohol abuse:
- Biological.It has been shown that most of the time alcoholism is the result of a genetic predisposition. It is believed that if the parents abuse alcohol, then 50% of the fact that the child in the future will be addicted to it.
- Psychological.As a general rule, alcoholism develops in inactive and weak-willed people. In some situations, alcoholism is caused by psychogenic trauma, pain, lack of work and leisure.
- Socioeconomic.The sale of alcohol is not prohibited. This is a type of business that generates good income.
What are the consequences of alcohol abuse?
Doctor
Alcohol affects the central nervous system, the liver, and also leads to myocardial infarction, acute circulatory disorders in the brain. But in pregnant women, a child is born with various pathologies, defects. Very often, alcohol during pregnancy causes the death of children.
Social
Alcoholism is the leading cause of crime and disability. Due to the fact that a person abuses alcohol, his performance decreases.
How to deal with addiction?
Remember, in this case, the prohibitions do not apply. Psychotherapists are convinced that it helps the most:
- Formation of an attitude towards a healthy lifestyle.
- Conviction.
- Get rid of alcoholic myths.
- Communication with sober and healthy people.
Specific prevention of alcoholism includes:
- Prohibition of sale.
- Age bans on alcohol.
- Sanctions
Indirect prevention includes a decrease in the dose of alcohol, as well as an increase in culture and education.
Why is it better to give up alcohol?
- Everything ends with serious illnesses.
- The problem doesn't go away, it just grows and accumulates.
- Alcoholic beverages cause 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, paying no attention to their harm.
It is worth noting that at first, due to alcohol, a person slows down a little, then over time, he completely stops controlling himself, he has memory problems, and the coordination of movements is impaired. After a while, the inhibition affects the nervous 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, so a child is born mentally underdeveloped, with various mental and physical pathologies. Scientists in France have shown that there are many cases of stillbirths or deformed children, when the mother drank alcohol during her pregnancy.
Therefore, to create a strong family with healthy offspring, it may be worth rethinking your bad habits. We do not argue, after drinking alcohol, you have fun, well, calm down, 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 you 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 addictions break you!