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Drinking Alcohol Is a Major Sin

Ayahs of Quran related to alcohol

It is stated in the Quran: “They ask you regarding wine and gambling. Say, in both of them is major sin, and there is some benefit for men, but the sin of them is far greater than benefit”

(Surah Baqarah)

“O you who believe! Intoxicants, gambling, idolatry and arrows (for seeking help on decision) one an abomination of order that you may be successful.

Shaytan seeks only to cast amongst you enmity and hatred by means of strong drink and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from his worship, will you then not refrain? “(Surah Ma’idah 90)

Alcohol is haram in Islam

Alcoholism; Husband/wife Drinking Too Much? Here’s How to Help

If you can ever get someone drinking at an unhealthy level to slow down or stop altogether, you may well spare them from the pains of alcoholism, the requirement of professional treatment, and a lifelong battle with the disease.

Alcohol, if taken with frequency and in large amounts, can easily progress to alcohol abuse, and from alcohol abuse the risks of alcoholism are high indeed. Although both alcohol abuse and alcoholism damage health and quality of life, the treatment requirements for alcoholism greatly exceed what is needed for alcohol abuse, and once someone presses to alcoholism, they will struggle with alcohol for the rest of their life, and there is no guarantee that they will ever achieve long term sobriety (sadly the majority of alcoholics don’t).

Ways To Recognize Problem Drinking

There are ways to recognize people who have alcohol problems. If you are concerned about your drinking habits or those of someone close to you, here are a few ways to determine if alcohol is indeed a problem:

If you are a woman who has more than seven drinks a week or more than three drinks at a party, bar or celebration, you may be drinking too much.

The same is true for a man who has more than 14 drinks a week or more than four drinks at a party, bar or celebration. For those over 65, more than seven drinks a week or three drinks per occasion could mean you are drinking too much.

Think that you or a loved one or friend may be in the drinking heavily category?

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Drinking and Your Health

Besides smoking, drinking is the only legal drug. It isn’t uncommon for friends and family to drink and dine together on a regular basis. Consuming too much alcohol however, can be seriously dangerous to your health.

Different amount of alcohol effect people differently depending on a number of things, including how much you normally drink, your sex, your size, how much you have eaten, how quickly you drink and your history with alcohol. Studies have shown that a healthy amount of alcohol would be no more than 2 drink per day for men and 1 for women.

The short term effects of drinking too much would include drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, inability to think clearly, and altered depth sense. The long term, effects of alcohol include the need to drink more in order to get the same effect as you used to, poor appetite, jumpiness, insomnia, sweating when not drinking, black outs, not remembering drinking at all and confusion or memory loss.

Stop Drinking And Get Help

When a person has made the decision to stop drinking there are many places to find the help that is needed.

Some people decide to stop drinking on their own. This is a choice that can work well but many people need the assistance of a doctor, treatment program, or support group.

The first step is to accept the fact that there is a problem and that alcohol is affecting your life in ways that are not good.

It may be that you have been arrested for drinking and driving, that your relationships with family and friends are being affectd in a negative way or that your job or school performance is not what it should be because of alcohol.

This is not an easy step to take but the sooner you are able to do it, the sooner you will be on your way to recovery.