Drinking alcoholic beverages can be equated with national traditions. They find themselves at the dining table during holidays and mourning days. They spend leisure time with them and relax, without considering the harm of alcohol to the body and its destructive effects on health.
Ethanol is a poison to the human body. According to personal preference, even small doses can cause serious disorders of organ function, lead to changes in behavior, and undermine overall health. Lack of measures and systemic drinking often lead to the development of addiction, and fighting with it requires considerable physical, moral, and economic effort.
Experts in the clinic have a first-hand understanding of the dangers of alcohol, and on this basis, they provide patients with qualified and high-quality help aimed at eliminating the consequences of alcohol abuse. The doctors in the clinic help cope with the symptoms of hangovers, stop drinking, detoxify, and choose treatment and rehabilitation procedures. Provide medication in the home, outpatient or hospital setting.
Developmental stages of alcoholism
Alcoholism is a disease characterized by the importance and craving for alcohol. It develops in stages and goes through several stages.
The first stage
The first stage of the development of the disease is characterized by a steady craving for alcoholic beverages. The desire to drink occurs in situations of stress and emotional tension, regardless of its nature (happy or unpleasant).
second stage
The frequency of drinking is constantly increasing, and the amount and intensity of alcohol consumed is constantly increasing. Gradually, a person loses control of the situation and the ability to critically evaluate their behavior and actions.
The third stage
The body is accustomed to drinking alcohol, which is manifested in a weakened ability to resist its destructive effects. Even small doses of alcohol can cause poisoning, and further use will not change the nature of the condition.
Consequences of drinking
Ethanol is a chemical substance that has mental effects and the ability to cause excessive excitement of the central nervous system. Depending on the dose and individual response of the body, drinking alcohol can cause a relaxed state or uncontrollable anger, leading to a slight loss of coordination, or threatening loss of consciousness and seizures. In the clinic, the doctor will observe the various consequences of alcohol intake, and in each case, choose the appropriate way to help.
The effects of alcohol on the brain
Under the influence of ethanol, various pathological processes occur in the body, including the adhesion of red blood cells. The plaque that forms enters the circulatory system and begins to circulate in the blood. When passing through the small blood vessels of the brain, they can cause blockages, causing the blood supply to stop. As a result, the brain becomes hypoxic, causing cell death. Physically, this condition is manifested as headaches and memory decline during a hangover.
Repeating this situation regularly can increase stress levels, which can lead to irreversible changes in brain tissue. As a result, over time, a person may face diseases such as dementia and atherosclerosis.
The effects of alcohol on the nervous system
The central nervous system is subject to standards. Due to forced relaxation, the sensitivity of nerve fibers is reduced, thereby eliminating excessive stress. But it is precisely this state that has become a trap. In anticipation of pleasant sensations, a person starts to drink regularly, which will teach the nervous system to relax. Without it, tension will increase and cause a serious burden on the body:
- Worry about increased time for stress and annoyance;
- Increased internal anxiety and anxiety;
- The pressure does not subside, causing changes in mental and physical state.
The effects of alcohol on the liver
Like any other poison and toxin, ethanol has a negative effect on liver tissue and cells. Once ethanol enters the body, the liver will begin to produce an enzyme (alcohol dehydrogenase) that can process and neutralize it. High levels of stress can cause healthy liver cells to die and be replaced by fat and connective tissue. If this process does not stop, then the consequences are very terrible:
- Liver failure occurs: the organ cannot cope with its work;
- The burden of the digestive tract increases and the gallbladder activity decreases;
- The increase in the size of the liver leads to changes in the position of the organs, an increase in the load on the vascular system, and an increased risk of thrombosis;
- As the liver is depleted, the use of sodium compounds is delayed, leading to increased formation of stones in the bile ducts and bladder.
The effect of alcohol on the gastrointestinal tract
Drinking alcohol is harmful to gastrointestinal health. Direct contact of the mucous membranes of the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract with alcohol can significantly increase the risk:
- The development of peptic ulcer and inflammatory process;
- Changes in the acidity of the gastric juice, causing pain and digestive problems;
- The development of reflux leads to the development of heartburn, mucosal burns and other chronic diseases.
The harm of alcohol to women
Facts have proved that women are particularly fragile. Compared with men, the harmful effects of alcohol are more obvious and strong. Even a small amount of alcohol can cause poisoning. Regular consumption of alcoholic beverages can cause rapid and devastating effects.
The hormonal system is most affected. Drinking is a powerful source of stress for her. The load will cause the interruption of the work of the endocrine glands, inhibit the work of the ovaries and adrenal glands, and significantly reduce the production of female sex hormones. On the contrary, the synthesis of testosterone increases. Therefore, the systematic use of alcoholic beverages can cause the appearance of male characteristics:
- The timbre of the voice changes: hoarse and rough voice;
- Coordination of movement changes;
- Lost elegance and attractiveness;
- Bend over and appear;
- Weight gain.
Alcoholism can change a woman's appearance. The state of being drunk and hangover can cause facial swelling, redness and swelling. Facial skin showed an unhealthy earthy color, the blood vessel network became obvious, and the whites of the eyes turned red and then darkened. Dark circles also appear under the eyes. Fat deposits in the abdomen. Excessive hair growth becomes apparent.
Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on the condition of blood vessels and veins. Their walls lose elasticity, showing cyanosis, vascular network, heavy limbs, and leg pain.
Alcohol abuse can cause the appearance of metabolic disorders. The body loses its ability to fully absorb nutrients, while actively losing vitamins and minerals. In this regard, the manifestation of vitamin deficiency will be aggravated, and the skin and hair will become dull and dull. Fatigue appears, endurance disappears, and activity is lost.
Regular drinking can affect the reproductive system. Alcohol can cause ovarian dysfunction, leading to non-ovulation and difficult pregnancy. If you conceive in the context of systematic drinking, the risk to the fetus will increase significantly. Therefore, children may suffer from serious diseases and developmental disabilities at birth.
Without qualified help, it is more difficult for women to cope with addiction and prevent physical destruction. In this regard, contacting the clinic is particularly important. The restorative treatment process based on it helps to cope with unhealthy cravings for alcohol. The formulation of the treatment plan for female alcoholism takes into account the specific nuances of the disease course, thereby improving the effectiveness of the fight against the disease.
The harm of alcohol to men
Regular alcohol abuse can harm the male body. Toxins destroy organs and systems, chronic diseases are aggravated, personality changes, and health conditions deteriorate.
Under the background of drunkenness, male hormone levels decrease, which can lead to external changes: fat accumulation in the chest and buttocks, muscle weakness, and eye bags become obvious.
Alcohol is particularly harmful to the reproductive system. Under the influence of toxins, hormonal background changes, sexual endurance disappears, libido decreases, and signs of impotence appear.
Drinking alcohol can also cause problems such as decreased testicles. As a result, the yield and quality of semen are significantly reduced. Conception becomes a problem. But even in the case of pregnancy, the risk of abnormalities in the fetus will increase significantly.
Considering the seriousness of the consequences of alcohol abuse, clinical treatment provides a comprehensive approach to the problem. It also aims to combat alcohol addiction and restore the body.
The harm of alcohol to teenagers
Drinking alcohol during adolescence is prohibited. But due to the protests of young people and the desire for adulthood, these prohibitions are often violated. Drinking at a young age is especially dangerous. The body is in the stage of formation and formation, and the toxic effects of alcohol can interfere with this process. Alcohol is particularly harmful to adolescence:
- Dependence develops rapidly: even a small dose is sufficient;
- Symptoms of poisoning develop rapidly and appear with special brightness;
- Psychologically unable to cope with the burden, manifested as aggression, anger, anger, and insufficient response;
- Memory declines, and the ability to concentrate becomes worse. The teenager can't cope with his studies and begins to fall behind and degenerate.
The selection of the correct strategies for the treatment of adolescents and therapeutic interventions needs to take into account their physical and mental development and the characteristics of their conditions. The clinic has developed special care methods for particularly vulnerable groups of patients, and the use of these methods will produce good results.
Harmless dose of alcohol
The type of alcoholic beverages and their availability give the impression that they can be consumed safely and harmlessly. But the opinion of scientists on this matter is still absolute-any dose of alcohol is harmful to health. Depending on the level of consumption, this hazard may be small or severe. Facts have proved that regular drinking can cause disease and exacerbate existing diseases.
In any case, including drinking problems, you need to think critically and understand the seriousness of the problem. Much depends on personal preferences, attitudes and guidelines, and health status. Some people are more likely to exclude alcohol completely, and some admit to the possibility of regular use of alcohol.
Scientific research shows that if the daily dose of ethanol does not exceed 12/24 grams (the standard for women and men), the risk of dependence will be minimized. In other words, women can safely drink a glass of wine or a glass of beer every day, and men’s bodies can withstand a few glasses of wine or 0. 6 liters of beer. However, you should not use these numbers as a direct guide to action. Drinking every day is not good, and it will lay the foundation for the formation of addiction, which must be resolved in the end.