Alcohol Abuse Advice

Effects of Alcohol And 3 Secret Tips To Reverse The Damage

For thousands of years people have been drinking alcohol, and the complications that can accompany this drinking have almost undoubtedly been around for that amount of time too & so have the effects of alcohol.

Friend or Enemy?

Too much consuming of alcohol can lead to physical sickness, mental health problems and social issues. Due to this alcohol has always had a controversial position in our society.

When consumed sensibly it can act as a rather handy social lubricant ensuring social occasions flow along smoothly and can help less confident people come out of their shells. There is some evidence which suggests small amounts of alcohol may have a positive effects of your heart and blood circulation. But too much and your in big trouble.

Alcohol use is sharply on the increase, alongside other drug abuse, and is a serious public health problem across of ages groups, but especially so in our younger members of society.

Alcohol Dependency

Alcoholism/Alcohol dependence is a medial phrase to describe a bunch of behaviors that come together to form the condition in the affect person. Usually drinking will become the main priority over activities. It can become a compulsion. Within a short period of time withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety and tremors will develop.

Often alcohol dependence will remain undetected for many years. This includes the availability of alcohol and also the method in which it is used (patterns of social behavior) appear to be the main agents of influence in the likeliness of a person developing an alcohol dependency.

There can also be a genetic factor, its has been noted that alcohol dependence clusters in some families. But this is not conclusive as this could be attributed to learned behaviors.

What problems can be caused by drinking too much alcohol?

Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to health problems such as:

Depression 
Cirrhosis of the Liver 
Failure of the Heart 
Damage to brain function and the Central Nervous system 
Knock on effects often include problems with relationships, financial issues and employment and maybe even trouble with the police. 
Mental health Problems and alcoholism 
Mental health issues are especially regular with alcoholism. Each one leading to and/or reinforcing the other.

Depression can commonly lead to alcoholism as the person suffering depression seeks a way out of their problems or maybe sees it as a solution to insomnia. Rather worryingly alcohol is itself a depressant, so the problem is only compounded.

Anxiousness can be relived by alcohol, short term, but this may lead to repetition as a habit is formed when alcohol is unconsciously seen as a solution. If inadequate attention is paid to the person suffering from mental health issues, often little progress will occur. It is sad fact that often alcoholism stays unsuspected, sometimes even by the doctor, and may only come to light when medical tests are carried out for another purpose.

Treatment of alcoholism

The challenges faced when dealing with alcohol should be taken lightly – It is often very difficult, even with support from family, close friends and your doctor. However here are some steps you can take:

To keep yourself accountable keep a journal on your alcohol intake, even you are honest and accurate this can do wonders. Work on ways to help you manage your alcohol intake.

Talk to people you trust, brainstorm ideas on how to cut it out. 
Consider banning yourself from drinking during the week. 
Consider giving up the lunch time drink or the drink after work. 
Consider substituting every other drink with a non-alcoholic drink such as coffee, non-alcoholic beer or a soft drink. 
Reduce your temptation to visit the pub by taking up new hobbies 
Speak to your GP

A GP will be able to help by:

Offering medical advice and drug prescriptions if needed. 
Give you a referral to counseling.

Steps to Reverse the Damage Done by Alcohol.

1.Follow the advice above to reduce your intake.

2.Begin a healthier diet and lifestyle. This will ensure your body has the adequate vitamins and nutrition to maximize its chances of repairing itself, taking up any form of exercise will increase your cardiovascular health and your bodies ability to maintain optimal health.

3.Take a health supplement made from AFA that helps support the bodies natural system of renewal. This will help you to reverse any damage you may have already done and also to maintain optimal health. AFA is given to astronauts by NASA to help repair any damage done to their brains by G forces. It can help you reverse the damage done by drinking.

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