Alcoholism remains an urgent problem at any time. Many centuries ago, man learned to cook and drink alcohol. Previously, fermented honey and fruits were used, then wine was made.
In China, rice was used to make alcohol, in India - barley, millet, and in Iran - hemp. First learned about beer in Egypt. Alcoholic drinks quickly became popular.
Today there are many different types of alcohol that spoil people's lives, destroys families, completely changes a person.
How dangerous is alcohol? Is it possible to refuse it?
Alcoholism concept
If a person drinks alcohol excessively, he is called an alcoholic. But they talk about 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 is serious diseases of the internal organs, nervous system, mental disorders.
It is important to distinguish between drunkenness and alcoholism. As a rule, drunkenness is always a consequence of alcoholism. The following stages of alcohol consumption can be distinguished:
- Convinced teetotaler- does not drink alcohol at all.
- Rare use of alcohol, only on holidays.
- Moderate alcohol consumption- three times a month.
- Alcohol abuse. . . This group includes drunkards who drink very often and cannot control how much they drank. Special attention is paid to persons who have pronounced signs of alcoholism. They cannot give up their addiction because they are worried about hangover and psychosis.
Myths about the use of alcoholic beverages
- First myth.Alcoholics are those 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 to health, but unpleasant for others. Many people think that alcohol abuse is not as scary as drugs and other dangerous substances. In fact, alcohol leads to serious liver diseases, heart disorders, and can also cause pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, and peptic ulcer disease.
- Third myth.Alcoholism can only be in someone who is prone to it. This is not true! Anyone can become addicted to alcohol.
- Fourth myth.It is impossible to relax without alcohol. There are many other ways to relieve stress, such as working out in the gym, relaxing with family.
Reasons for alcohol addiction
There are three main reasons for alcohol abuse:
- Biological.It has been proven that most often alcoholism is a consequence of a genetic predisposition. It is believed that if parents abuse alcohol, then 50% of the fact that the child in the future will be addicted to it.
- Psychological.As a rule, alcoholism develops in people who are inactive and weak-willed. In some situations, alcoholism is provoked by psychogenic trauma, grief, lack of work and leisure.
- Socio-economic.The sale of alcohol is not prohibited. This is a kind of business that brings good income.
What are the consequences of alcohol abuse?
Medical
Alcohol affects the central nervous system, 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, defects. Quite often, alcohol during pregnancy leads to child deaths.
Social
Alcoholism is the main 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 more:
- Formation of an attitude towards a healthy lifestyle.
- Conviction.
- Getting rid of alcoholic myths.
- Communication with sober and healthy people.
Specific prevention of alcoholism includes:
- Sale ban.
- Age bans on alcohol.
- Penalties.
Indirect prevention includes a decrease in the dose of alcohol, as well as an increase in culture and education.
Why is it best to give up alcohol?
- It all ends with serious illnesses.
- The problem does not disappear, but only grows and accumulates.
- Alcoholic drinks lead to 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 at first, due to alcohol, a person slows down a little, then over time he completely ceases to control himself, he has problems with memory, coordination of movements is impaired. After a while, inhibition affects the nerve center responsible for the vital functions of the body: body temperature, respiration, cardiac 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 a lot of cases of birth of dead children or with deformities, when the mother drank alcohol throughout her pregnancy.
So, in order to create a strong family with healthy offspring, it may be worth reconsidering your bad habits. We do not argue, after drinking alcohol you have fun, good, calm, 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 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, do not let addictions break you!