Alcoholism remains an urgent problem at all times. Several centuries ago, man learned to cook and drink alcohol. Previously, honey and fermented fruits were used, then wine was made.
In China rice was used to make alcohol, in India - barley, millet, and in Iran - hemp. I learned beer for the first time in Egypt. Alcoholic beverages quickly became popular.
Today there are many types of alcohol that ruin people's lives, destroy families, completely change a person.
How dangerous is alcohol? Is it possible to refuse it?
Alcoholism concept
If a person drinks alcohol excessively, they are 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 dependence, leading to withdrawal symptoms. In addition, alcohol leads to serious diseases of internal organs, nervous system and 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:
- Teetotaler convinced- does not drink alcohol at all.
- Rare use of alcohol, only on public holidays.
- Moderate alcohol consumption- three times a month.
- Alcohol abuse. . . This group includes drunkards who drink very often and cannot control how much they have drunk. Particular attention is paid to people with pronounced signs of alcoholism. They cannot give up their addiction because they are worried about hangovers and psychosis.
Myths about drinking alcoholic beverages
- First myth.Alcoholics are those who drink cheap drinks every day. In fact, it is not, 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 problems, and can also cause pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, and peptic ulcer disease.
- Third myth.Alcoholism can only be in someone who is subject 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 or relaxing with the family.
Reasons for alcohol addiction
There are three main reasons for alcohol abuse:
- Organic.It has been proven that alcoholism is most often the consequence of a genetic predisposition. It is believed that if parents abuse alcohol, 50% of the fact that the child in the future will be addicted to it.
- Psychological.As a rule, alcoholism develops in inactive and weak people. In some situations, alcoholism is caused by psychogenic trauma, grief, lack of work and leisure.
- Socioeconomic.The sale of alcohol is not prohibited. It is a kind of business that brings in good income.
What are the consequences of alcohol abuse?
Medical
Alcohol affects the central nervous system, the liver and also leads to myocardial infarction, acute circulatory disturbances in the brain. But in pregnant women a child is born with various pathologies, defects. Very often, alcohol during pregnancy leads to 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 that in this case the prohibitions do not apply. Psychotherapists are convinced that it helps more:
- 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 prohibitions 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 better to give up alcohol?
- It all ends in serious illnesses.
- The problem does not go away, but only 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, without paying attention to their harms.
It should be noted that at first, due to alcohol, a person slows down a little, then over time he completely ceases to control himself, he has memory problems, the coordination of movements is impaired. After a while, the inhibition affects the nerve center responsible for vital body functions: body temperature, breathing, 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 the birth of deceased children or deformities, when the mother drank alcohol throughout her pregnancy.
So, in order to create a strong family with healthy offspring, it may help to reconsider your bad habits. We do not argue, after drinking alcohol you have fun, well, calm, but what about the next day? Frustration, emptiness, headaches and boredom again. You don't need to build your life on bad habits, they bring temporary pleasure. Learn how to adopt 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!