Drinking alcohol can be equated with a national tradition. Both on holidays and on days of mourning, they find themselves at the table, spend their free time with them without thinking about the harmful effects of alcohol on the body and its destructive effects on health.
Ethyl alcohol is a poison to humans. Depending on individual preferences, even small doses can cause serious organ dysfunction, lead to behavioral changes, and impair overall well-being. Lack of measures and systematic alcohol consumption often lead to the development of addiction, the fight against which requires considerable physical, mental and material effort.
Clinic specialists are aware of the dangers of alcohol in advance, on the basis of which patients are provided with competent and high-quality care aimed at overcoming the consequences of alcohol abuse. Clinic doctors help to cope with the symptoms of asthma, get rid of heavy drinks, eliminate intoxication, as well as choose a course of treatment and rehabilitation. Drug treatment is carried out at home, in an outpatient setting or in a hospital setting.
Stages of development of alcoholism
Alcoholism is a disease that characterizes the importance and desire for alcohol. It develops in stages through several stages.
1st stage
The first stage of the disease is characterized by the formation of a constant craving for alcohol. The urge to drink, regardless of its nature (joy or discomfort), appears in stressful and emotionally tense situations.
Stage 2
The frequency of alcohol consumption is constantly increasing, the volume and strength of the drinks consumed are increasing. Gradually, the person loses control of the situation, as well as the ability to critically evaluate their behavior and actions.
Stage 3
The body becomes accustomed to drinking alcohol, which is expressed in the weakening of its ability to resist its destructive effects. Even a small dose of alcohol causes intoxication, and subsequent use does not change the nature of the condition.
Consequences of alcohol
Ethanol is a chemical that has a psychoactive effect and causes excessive agitation of the central nervous system. Depending on the dose and individual reactions of the body, alcohol can cause restlessness or uncontrollable anger attacks, cause a slight loss of coordination, or threaten fainting and epileptic seizures. In clinics, doctors observe the various consequences of alcohol intake, choosing the appropriate method of care in each case.
The effect of alcohol on the brain
Under the influence of ethanol, various pathological processes occur in the body, including the adhesion of erythrocytes. The resulting plaques enter the circulatory system and begin to circulate in the bloodstream. As they pass through the thin blood vessels of the brain, they can create a blockage that stops the blood supply. As a result, the brain begins to suffer from a lack of oxygen, which causes cell death. Physically, this condition manifests itself as headaches during hanging, as well as memory impairment.
Regular repetition of the situation increases the level of stress, which leads 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 affected by the standard. Due to forced relaxation, the sensitivity of nerve fibers is reduced, which leads to the elimination of excess stress. But this situation is becoming a trap. On the eve of a pleasant sensation, a person begins to regularly resort to alcohol, which teaches to relax the nervous system. Without it, the tension progresses, creating a serious burden on the body:
- increased anxiety and stress anxiety;
- increasing internal anxiety and worry;
- stress does not decrease, causes 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 tissue and cells. As ethyl alcohol enters the body, the liver begins to produce an enzyme (alcohol dehydrogenase) that can process and neutralize it. High levels of stress cause the death of healthy liver cells and their replacement by fat and connective tissue. If the process is not stopped, the consequences are very serious:
- liver failure develops: the body does not cope with its work;
- the load on the digestive system increases, the activity of the gallbladder decreases;
- there is an increase in the size of the liver, which results in a change in the position of the organs, an increase in the load on the vascular system, an increased risk of thrombosis;
- As a result of liver depletion, the process of utilization of sodium compounds is slowed down, which leads to an increase in stones in the bile ducts and bladder.
Effects of alcohol on the gastrointestinal tract
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 risks:
- development of gastric ulcer and inflammatory processes;
- changes in the acidity of gastric juice, causing pain and digestive problems;
- the development of reflux, which leads to the appearance of heartburn, inflammation of the mucous membranes and the development of other chronic diseases.
The harm of alcohol for women
The female body is particularly sensitive, and the harmful effects of alcohol on it are more pronounced and strong than the effects on men. Even small doses of alcohol can cause poisoning. Regular consumption of alcoholic beverages causes rapid destructive effects.
The hormonal system suffers the most. Alcohol becomes a strong stress for him. The load causes disorders of the endocrine glands, suppresses the work of the ovaries and adrenal glands, significantly reduces the production of female sex hormones, on the contrary, increases the synthesis of testosterone. As a result, the systematic use of alcohol stimulates the appearance of masculine features:
- the timbre of the voice changes: the voice is hoarse and rough;
- changes in coordination of movements;
- grace and attractiveness are lost;
- bending appears;
- weight increases.
Alcoholism changes a woman's appearance. Intoxication and hangover cause swelling, redness and swelling of the face. The skin of the face becomes unhealthy, earthy, the vascular network is noticeable, the whites of the eyes turn red and then darken. Dark circles also appear under the eyes. Fat deposits form in the abdomen. Excessive hair growth is noticeable.
Alcohol has a negative effect on the condition of blood vessels and arteries. Their walls lose their elasticity, which is manifested by cyanotic, the appearance of vascular mesh, heaviness in the extremities, pain in the legs.
Alcoholism provokes the appearance of metabolic disorders. While the body actively loses vitamins and minerals, it loses the ability to fully absorb nutrients. In this regard, the manifestations of vitamin deficiency are aggravated, the skin and hair acquire a matte appearance. Fatigue occurs, endurance is lost, activity is lost.
Drinking regularly affects the reproductive system. Alcohol causes disorders of the ovaries, which leads to the absence of ovulation and difficulties in pregnancy. If conception occurs against the background of systematic drinking, the risks to the fetus increase significantly. As a result, the child may be born with serious pathologies and developmental disorders.
Without professional help, it is more difficult for women to cope with addiction and stop the destruction of the body. In this regard, it is especially important to go to the clinic. A course of restorative therapy based on it helps to cope with unhealthy cravings for alcohol. The program for the treatment of female alcoholism is designed taking into account the specific nuances of the disease, which increases its effectiveness in the fight against the disease.
The harm of alcohol for men
Regular consumption of alcohol harms the male body. Toxins destroy organs and systems, chronic diseases worsen, character changes, health deteriorates.
Against the background of intoxication, the level of male hormones decreases, which leads to external changes: fat accumulates in the chest and hips, muscle weakness is visible, bags under the eyes are noticeable.
Alcohol is especially bad for the reproductive system. Under the influence of toxins, the hormonal background changes, sexual tolerance disappears, libido decreases, signs of impotence appear.
Drinking also causes a problem such as testicular shrinkage. As a result, sperm production and quality are significantly reduced. The concept becomes a problem. However, even in pregnancy, the risk of developing abnormalities in the fetus increases significantly.
Given the severity of the consequences of alcoholism, treatment in the clinic provides an integrated approach to the problem. It is also aimed at combating alcoholism and restoring the body.
The harm of alcohol to adolescents
It is forbidden to drink alcohol during adolescence. However, these prohibitions are often violated due to the protests of young people and the desire for adulthood. Drinking alcohol at a young age is especially dangerous. The body is in the process of formation and formation, and the toxic effects of alcohol interfere with this process. The dangers of alcohol in adolescence are especially noticeable:
- addiction develops rapidly: even small doses are enough for its formation;
- signs of intoxication develop rapidly and manifest themselves with a special brightness;
- the psyche does not cope with the burden expressed by the appearance of aggression, anger, irritability, inadequate reactions;
- memory decreases, the ability to concentrate deteriorates, the adolescent is unable to cope with lessons, begins to lag behind and deteriorate.
Choosing the right strategy for the treatment and therapeutic intervention of adolescents requires consideration of the characteristics of their physical and psychological development and condition. Clinics have developed special care methods for particularly vulnerable groups of patients, the use of which gives good results.
Harmless doses of alcohol
The variety of alcoholic beverages and their availability give the impression that they are safe and harmless to drink. However, scientists are adamant that alcohol in any dose is harmful to health. Depending on its level of consumption, this damage can be minimal or critical. Regular consumption of alcohol has been shown to cause disease, as well as exacerbation of existing diseases.
Critical thinking and understanding the severity of the problem are necessary in any situation, including alcohol consumption. Much depends on personal preferences, attitudes and rules, as well as health. It is easier for someone to give up alcohol completely, while someone admits the possibility of its periodic use.
Scientific studies show that if the daily dose of ethanol does not exceed 12/24 grams (the norm for women and men), the risk of addiction will be minimal. That is, women can safely drink a glass of wine or a glass of beer a day, the male body can handle a few glasses of wine or 0. 6 liters of beer. However, you should not take these numbers as a guide to direct action. Drinking every day is not beneficial and can eventually lead to addictions that need to be addressed.