Drinking alcoholic beverages can be likened to a national tradition. They find themselves on the table on holidays and on days of mourning, they spend free time with them and relax, without thinking about the dangers of alcohol on the body and its damaging effects on health.
Ethyl alcohol is poisonous to humans. Depending on the individual’s predisposition, even a small dose can trigger serious disturbances in organ function, cause changes in behavior, and interfere with general well -being. Lack of measures and systemic alcohol consumption often lead to the development of addiction, the struggle against it requires considerable physical, moral and financial effort.
Clinicians know firsthand about the dangers of alcohol, based on which patients are provided with efficient and high -quality assistance aimed at eliminating the consequences of alcohol abuse. Clinical doctors help to overcome the symptoms of intoxication, get rid of alcohol, relieve intoxication, and even choose a course of treatment and rehabilitation. Medication treatment is provided at home, on an outpatient basis or in a hospital setting.
The stage of development of alcoholism
Alcoholism is a disease that characterizes the presence of an interest and craving for alcohol. It develops gradually, through several stages.
rank 1
The first stage of development of the disease is characterized by the emergence of a stable craving for alcoholic beverages. The desire to drink appears in situations of intense stress and emotions, regardless of their nature (joy or displeasure).
Level 2
The frequency of alcohol intake is constantly increasing, the amount and strength of drinks consumed is increasing. Gradually, a person loses control over the situation, as well as the ability to critically evaluate their behavior and actions.
Level 3
The body is accustomed to drinking alcohol, which is expressed in the weakness of its ability to withstand its destructive influences. Even small doses of alcohol cause intoxication, and further use does not change the nature of the condition.
Consequences of drinking alcohol
Ethanol is a chemical that has psychoactive effects and the ability to cause over -excitation of the central nervous system. Depending on the dose and the body’s individual response, drinking can trigger a state of uncontrolled relaxation or anger, lead to slight loss of coordination, or threaten loss of consciousness and epileptic seizures. At the clinic, doctors observe the various consequences of alcohol consumption, in each case, choosing an adequate means to provide relief.
Effects of alcohol on the brain
Under the influence of ethanol, various pathological processes occur in the body, including erythrocyte adhesion. The plaque that forms enters the circulatory system and begins to circulate in the bloodstream. When through the thin channels of the brain, they can create blockages that stop the blood supply. As a result, the brain begins to suffer from a lack of oxygen, which leads to cell death. Physically, the condition manifests itself as a headache during intoxication, as well as memory loss.
Frequent repetition of the condition increases stress levels, leading to irreversible changes in brain tissue. As a result, over time, a person may develop diseases such as dementia and atherosclerosis.
Effects of alcohol on the nervous system
The central nervous system is subject to standard actions. Due to forced relaxation, the sensitivity of the nerve fibers decreases, which leads to the elimination of excess stress. But it is this situation that is the trap. To anticipate a pleasant sensation, a person begins to regularly turn to drinking alcohol, which teaches the nervous system to relax. Without it, tension develops, creating a serious burden on the body:
- periods of worrying about increased stress and problems;
- internal anxiety and increased anxiety;
- stress does not subside, causing mental and physical changes in the state.
Effects of alcohol on the liver
Like any other poison and toxin, ethanol has a negative effect on liver tissues and cells. Once ethyl alcohol enters the body, the liver begins to produce an enzyme (alcohol dehydrogenase) that can process and neutralize it. High levels of stress trigger the death of healthy liver cells and their replacement with adipose and connective tissue. If the process is not stopped, then the consequences are terrible:
- liver failure develops: the organ does not cope with its work;
- load on the digestive tract increases, gallbladder activity decreases;
- there is an increase in the size of the liver, which provokes a shift in the position of organs, an increase in load on the vascular system, an increased risk of thrombus formation;
- as a result of liver insufficiency, the process of utilization of sodium compounds is delayed, which leads to increased formation of calculus in the bile ducts and bladder.
Effects of alcohol on the gastrointestinal tract
Drinking alcohol is harmful to your gastrointestinal health. The mucous membranes of the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract are in direct contact with alcohol, which significantly increases the risk:
- the development of peptic ulcers and inflammatory processes;
- changes in the acidity of gastric juice, which cause pain and digestive problems;
- the development of reflux, which leads to the appearance of heartburn, mucous membrane burns and the development of other chronic diseases.
Harms of alcohol for women
The female body turned out to be very vulnerable, the harmful effects of alcohol on her turned out to be more pronounced and stronger than the effects on men. Even small doses of alcohol can cause poisoning. Regular consumption of alcoholic beverages causes rapid damaging effects.
The hormonal system suffers the most. Drinking alcohol became a strong pressure for him. The load causes disturbances in the work of the endocrine glands, suppresses the work of the ovaries and adrenal glands, the production of female sex hormones is significantly reduced, on the contrary, testosterone synthesis increases. As a result, the systematic use of alcoholic beverages gives rise to the appearance of masculine traits:
- the timbre of the voice changes: there is hoarseness and roughness of the sound;
- coordination of movement changes;
- grace and charm are lost;
- hump appears;
- weight gain.
Alcoholism changes the appearance of women. The state of intoxication and intoxication causes swelling of the face, the appearance of redness and swelling. The facial skin acquires an unhealthy earth color, the vascular network becomes noticeable, the whites of the eyes become red and subsequently darken. Dark circles also appear under the eyes. Fat deposits form in the abdomen. Excessive hair growth becomes noticeable.
Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on the condition of blood vessels and veins. Their walls lose elasticity, which manifests itself in the form of cyanotic, vascular tissue, heaviness in the limbs, pain in the legs.
Alcoholism gives rise to the emergence of metabolic disorders. The body loses its ability to fully absorb nutrients, while actively losing vitamins and minerals. In this case, the manifestations of vitamin deficiency are exacerbated, the skin and hair acquire a dull appearance. Fatigue appears, endurance disappears, activity disappears.
Drinking regularly affects the reproductive system. Alcohol causes disturbances in ovarian function, which involves the absence of ovulation and difficulties with the occurrence of pregnancy. If conception occurs against the background of systematic drinking, then the risk to the fetus increases significantly. As a result, a child may be born with serious pathology and developmental disorders.
Without qualified help, it is more difficult for women to overcome addiction and stop the destruction of the body. In this case, contacting the clinic is very important. A course of rehabilitation therapy based on it helps to overcome unhealthy cravings for alcohol. Programs for the treatment of women's alcoholism are prepared taking into account the specific nuances of the course of the disease, which increases its effectiveness in combating the disease.
Harms of alcohol for men
Frequent alcohol abuse harms the male body. Toxins destroy organs and systems, chronic diseases get worse, character changes, and health conditions get worse.
Against the background of intoxication, male hormone levels decrease, which requires external changes: fat is stored in the chest and hips, muscle weakness appears, bags under the eyes become noticeable.
Alcohol is very bad for the reproductive system. Under the influence of toxins, the hormonal background changes, sexual stamina is lost, libido decreases, signs of impotence appear.
Drinking also causes problems such as a decrease in the testicles. As a result, semen production and quality are significantly reduced. Conception becomes a problem. But even in the case of pregnancy, the risk of developing abnormalities in the fetus increases significantly.
Given the severity of the consequences posed by alcohol addiction, treatment in the clinic provides an integrated approach to the problem. It simultaneously aims to combat alcohol addiction and restore the body.
Harm of alcohol to adolescents
Drinking alcohol during adolescence is prohibited. But due to teenage protests and the desire for adulthood, this ban is often violated. Drinking alcohol at a young age is very dangerous. The body is in the stages of formation and formation, and the toxic effects of alcohol interfere with this process. The harms of alcohol in adolescence are very significant:
- dependence develops rapidly: even a small dose is sufficient for its formation;
- symptoms of intoxication develop rapidly and manifest themselves with a certain brightness;
- the soul does not cope with the burden, which is expressed in the form of aggression, anger, irritation, inadequate reaction;
- memory decreases, the ability to concentrate worsens, the adolescent is unable to cope with his studies, begins to lag behind and deteriorates.
The treatment of adolescents and the choice of proper strategies for therapeutic interventions require taking into account their developmental characteristics and physical and psychological conditions. The clinic has developed special methods of care for highly vulnerable groups of patients, the use of which gives good results.
Harmless doses of alcohol
The variety of alcoholic beverages and their availability create the impression that they are safe and harmless to drink. But the opinion of scientists in this matter remains categorical - alcohol is harmful to health in any dose. Depending on the level of its use, these dangers can be minimal or critical. It has been shown that regular alcohol consumption can cause disease, as well as trigger exacerbation of existing diseases.
Critical thinking and understanding the severity of the problem is necessary in any situation, including the issue of drinking alcohol. Much depends on personal preferences, attitudes and guidelines, as well as health. It is easier for a person to exclude alcohol completely, one acknowledges the possibility of its use on a regular basis.
Scientific research suggests that the risk of dependence formation will be minimal if the daily dose of ethanol does not exceed 12/24 grams (the norm for women and men). That is, women can safely drink a glass of wine or a glass of beer a day, the male body can handle several glasses of wine or 0. 6 liters of beer. However, you should not take this number as a direct guide to action. Drinking every day is not beneficial and can create the basis for the formation of addiction, which eventually needs to be addressed.