Alcohol is harmful - everyone knows that. But many treat this fact as an axiom that does not require proof or explanation. Therefore, few people can answer a simple question: “ What are the harms of alcohol?" Human psychology is such that he needs to imagine the worst in order to completely give up alcohol and prevent its negative impact on his body. That is why it is important to know in detail all the possible harms of drinking alcohol.
About the dangers of alcohol
Harmful substances contained in alcohol
Alcoholic drinks contain a certain amount of ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH). In small quantities, this organic substance is not dangerous for an adult. But there is no alcohol that does not contain various additives. Flavor and aroma modifiers are added there specifically. And in poorly purified drinks, toxic substances remain in small quantities, which cause serious harm. These include:
- fusel oils;
- heavy isoalkyl alcohols;
- methyl alcohol;
- acetaldehyde and formic aldehyde;
- acetals;
- ketones;
- phenol and representatives of other classes of organic compounds.
Sulfites are often found in mature red wines, which can cause alcohol poisoning and severe hangover.
Is there harmless alcohol?
You can try to do mathematical calculations and calculate the ethanol content in different drinks, or carefully read the information on the labels of all bottles about the impurities and additives they contain. But the conclusion will be the same: all alcoholic drinks cause general harm, and each individually can cause specific damage to the human body. Harmless alcohol, as well as safe doses, simply does not exist. No one can predict the body's reaction with 100% certainty to a small amount of low-alcohol drink. Surgeons, gastroenterologists and even pathologists who have gleaned this information from their medical practice can tell a lot of interesting things about the dangers of alcohol in unpredictably small quantities.
What harm does alcohol do to our body?
Frequent consumption of alcohol in large doses (and sometimes in very modest quantities) leads to disruption of systems and organs, negatively affects the activity of the entire nervous system and the brain in particular, complicates the course and development of chronic and acute diseases and can cause accidents .
Harm to the nervous system
Ethanol is a chemically active substance. Once in the body, it quickly replaces other components in complex biochemical reactions and interacts with them in its own way. Thus, it affects the functioning of the brain and the entire nervous system. First, after drinking alcohol, the production of adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin increases. This leads to further changes: a feeling of anxiety, talkativeness appears, and excitement increases. In the process of addiction, the body begins to require an increase in dose. After this, other complications may appear:
- depression;
- depressed state;
- suicidal tendencies;
- the appearance of hallucinations;
- convulsions;
- damage to blood vessels in the brain, etc.
At a certain stage, reducing the harm of alcohol on the body becomes impossible.
Alcohol harms the heart and lungs
Alcoholics are more susceptible to pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases than others. They often develop:
- pneumonia;
- various chronic and acute lung diseases;
- tuberculosis;
- anemia;
- cardiomyopathy;
- arrhythmia and other diseases.
Effect on the liver and digestive system
Against the background of alcohol abuse, the following may develop:
- alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver;
- hepatitis;
- gastritis and ulcers;
- esophageal carcinoma;
- pancreatitis.
The cells of the liver and other organs are actively destroyed by acetaldehyde, which is formed in our body from alcohol under the action of a specific enzyme. Due to the high calorie content of alcoholic beverages, a person who is dependent on them drinks more and eats less. His body is saturated with alcohol without receiving any nutrients. All tissues except adipose tissue are depleted. The associated lack of important vitamins and minerals immediately triggers a complex mechanism of damage to all systems and organs. It should be noted that alcohol-containing substances increase the risk of developing cancer, gout, stroke and diseases and abnormalities in fetal development. Doctors and statistics talk about this.
Social harm of alcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages causes illness, broken destinies, poverty, and ruined talents. It is an evil that destroys health and lives. What are the social harms of alcohol? Most of the crimes and mistakes in life are committed under the influence of alcohol. And the tricky thing is that such consequences cannot be predicted when you take your first glass of alcohol.
Alcohol is the cause of most:
- traffic violations;
- murders;
- fights;
- sexual violence;
- unplanned pregnancies;
- cases of transmission of sexually transmitted infections;
- family breakdown.
These sad statistics can only be prevented or reduced by actively promoting a healthy lifestyle and explaining the harm of alcohol in detail. The illusion of happiness that occurs after using this legalized drug does not last long. And the price for a short moment of euphoria is people’s health and lives.
Humans do not have an innate need for alcohol. Everyone follows the tradition of drinking alcohol on holidays and special occasions differently. Some manage to find the thin line between the positive and harmful effects of alcoholic beverages and not cross it, while others cannot do this. Everyone must understand why alcohol is harmful, admit it and refuse slow but sure suicide.
Created 09/25/2010
Alcoholism is a problem that affects different aspects of life. Alcohol also affects the body itself. Let's take a closer look at the harm that alcohol causes.
What are alcoholic drinks?
These are drinks that contain ethyl alcohol. There are 4 types of alcoholic drinks:
- beer contains 3-6% alcohol
- wine contains 12-14% alcohol
- Fortified wine (port and others) due to the added alcohol has a higher alcohol content - 18-20%
- strong alcoholic drinks (vodka, rum, whiskey and others) contain 40-50% alcohol.
Why do people drink alcohol?
People use alcohol to escape stress, loneliness, boredom, family troubles, illness, and aging. There is a traditional use of alcohol - from New Year's Eve to weddings and funerals.
When does a person usually try alcoholic drinks for the first time?
Most often in adolescence. In America, 37% of adolescents aged 12-17 regularly drink alcohol. A survey conducted in some educational institutions in Russia revealed that 3% of respondents began drinking alcoholic beverages at the age of 10, 3% at the age of 13, 88% at the age of 15, and 5% at the age of 17 and older.
According to statistics, 10% of those who try alcohol for the first time later turn out to be alcoholics. Think about it.
What happens to alcohol in the human body?
Unlike food, alcohol does not need to be digested. It is absorbed directly into the blood in the stomach and small intestine. Through the bloodstream, alcohol enters all organs and tissues, where it slows down the activity of processes in cells.
The bulk of alcohol is neutralized in the liver, and the remainder is excreted by the kidneys, lungs and sweat glands. The human body excretes an average of 7.4 - 14.8 ml of alcohol per hour.
What effect does alcohol have on the human body?
Alcohol destroys brain matter and aggravates age-related disorders of its blood supply.
Even a small amount of alcohol impairs peripheral vision, reaction speed (including to sound), the ability to perceive and process information, reason sensibly, and control oneself.
Alcohol abuse over a long period of time leads to damage to the nerves that control muscles, pain, temperature, pressure and orientation in space. In addition, long-term drunkenness leads to the development of Korsakoff's syndrome, when, as a result of the destruction of certain brain structures, a person loses the ability to master new material and almost does not remember recent events.
Alcohol abuse can also cause hallucinations.
Alcohol increases the likelihood of myocardial infarction. Moderate doses of alcohol do not help prevent heart attacks, as has now been established. The beneficial fraction of cholesterol contained in the blood - high-density lipoprotein HDL2 - protects against heart attack. The level of this fraction increases due to physical exercise, and not alcohol. On the contrary, alcoholic drinks lead to an increase in the content of the harmful fraction of cholesterol - HDLV lipoproteins, which can increase the risk of myocardial infarction.
Further, as a result of chronic poisoning of the heart muscle with alcohol, it can no longer contract effectively, and heart failure develops. Arrhythmias and chest pain may occur as a result of insufficient blood flow to the heart.
Alcohol causes high blood pressure, which can lead to stroke. Studies have shown that in young healthy men, systolic blood pressure (top number) increased significantly as the amount of alcohol consumed daily increased. A moderate drinker is three times more likely to have a stroke than a non-drinker.
Alcohol disrupts the processes of food digestion, absorption and absorption of nutrients. It causes increased production of acidic gastric juice, which leads to gastritis - inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Gastritis is accompanied by pain, leading to ulcers and bleeding.
Alcohol causes inflammation of the pancreas; In this case, disturbances in the production of the hormone insulin may occur.
Drinking alcohol can cause esophageal varices. With severe coughing or vomiting, they can burst, leading to bleeding, even death.
Since the liver plays the main role in neutralizing alcohol, the harm it causes to this organ is especially obvious. May occur:
- fatty degeneration of the liver due to the fact that the body uses alcohol calories as an energy source rather than its own fat reserves
- inflammation of the liver is accompanied by the death of liver cells and can cause jaundice. Without treatment, liver inflammation can lead to death or the development of cirrhosis of the liver.
- Liver cirrhosis occurs when liver cells die and are replaced by scar tissue. Symptoms of the disease include weight loss, weakness, fatigue, and decreased sex drive. If you do not give up alcohol in time, the disease often becomes fatal. Men in Russia die from alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver 4 times more often than women
Alcohol increases the risk of cancer.
The risk of esophageal cancer increases especially significantly when drinking alcohol in combination with smoking. Esophageal cancer progresses rapidly and is very rarely curable. Its signs are difficulty swallowing, a feeling of obstruction in the sternum.
It is known that not only cancer of the esophagus, but also cancer of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, stomach, liver, colon, as well as pancreatic, thyroid and breast cancer are more common in those who drink alcohol.
A person who abuses alcohol is more susceptible to infectious diseases.
Alcohol often contributes to obesity, since it is the most concentrated source of calories after fat. For example, one 237 ml can of imported beer contains 114 “empty” calories.
Drinking alcohol while on medication can have serious consequences. Alcohol interacts with many medications, enhancing their effect or, conversely, reducing their effectiveness. Among them are anticoagulants, barbiturates, antibiotics, salicylates, various psychotropic and other drugs. In combination with sleeping pills and tranquilizers, alcohol can even lead to death. Alcohol also prolongs the recovery period after anesthesia (narcosis).
Moderate doses of alcohol increase sexual desire in men, but at the same time reduce their ability to have sexual intercourse. In women, alcohol can worsen infertility and contribute to spontaneous miscarriages.
How does alcohol affect children?
Any amount of alcohol consumed by a pregnant woman can cause what is called “fetal alcohol syndrome.” This concept unites a group of congenital anomalies, such as small eyes, small skull size, defects of the face, ears, and joints. Low birth weight, heart defects (heart defects), and retarded physical growth and mental development are also common. Such children cannot concentrate, are impulsive, hyperactive, and study poorly.
As for the consumption of alcohol by children themselves, it is especially destructive for them. For example, one 5-year-old boy died from just one glass of vodka, which he quietly took from the holiday table.
Often a teenager receives his first glass of alcohol from the hands of his parents. In Russia, sample studies among students showed that 29% of respondents had relatives who drank alcohol in their presence, and 24% of parents did not condemn their children for drinking alcohol. But in adolescents, alcoholism manifests itself much faster than in adults.
More negative consequences of drinking alcohol
Alcohol causes great damage to the economy due to a drop in labor productivity, absenteeism, and an increase in injuries.
Most serious crimes are committed under the influence of alcohol. In Russia, according to selective data, violent death in 77% of cases occurred while intoxicated. Such serious crimes as mutilation of wife and children, as well as incest, are often consequences of alcohol intoxication.
Because alcohol depresses the central nervous system, negatively affecting common sense and perception, a person loses control over his actions. He becomes aggressive, his behavior goes beyond social boundaries. This leads to the destruction of family and relationships with others, and loss of work.
Alcohol consumption is associated with higher mortality from road traffic accidents, accidents and suicide.
Research by the Swedish National Institute of Roads and Transport showed that even if 24 hours after drinking alcohol the level in the blood dropped to zero, the person drove the car much worse than before drinking alcohol.
In Russia, alcohol consumption is often the cause of many accidents, poisonings and injuries, which among all causes of death occupy 3rd place in men and 4th in women, second only to diseases of the circulatory system and cancer.
Respiratory arrest, coma and death can result from too much alcohol taken over a short period of time.
Can alcoholism be cured?
First of all, everything depends on the person himself, on his desire to change his life and give up alcohol. It happens that people quit drinking without anyone's help. But such cases are rare. Most often, the fight against alcoholism causes great difficulties, especially for women.
Now they offer many methods to combat alcoholism. Many promise to “cure alcoholism in one session,” which is so consistent with people’s desire to get quick results without much effort on their part. However, the very presence of an inexhaustible flow of such services casts doubt on their effectiveness; otherwise we wouldn't have a single alcoholic left.
Research by Russian scientists says that despite the variety of methods of anti-alcohol therapy, its effectiveness remains low. Abstinence from alcohol for more than 3-5 years occurs, according to various authors, only in 1-4% of cases, more than 1 year - 20-25% of cases. On average, abstinence from alcohol rarely exceeded 3-6 months, especially among women. The disadvantage of a number of methods, according to scientists, is that when “coding” they set a certain period of abstinence from alcohol and leave the person with hope of the possibility of drinking small doses of alcohol in the future.
When you pick up a glass of alcohol, think about the harm you are doing to your body. Even if you do not have an alcohol addiction today, in the future you may not even notice how you will get used to alcohol and join the numerous ranks of people suffering from alcoholism. The words “this won’t happen to me...” are inappropriate here!
To understand why alcohol is dangerous, you need to understand how it moves in the human body. A drink containing ethyl alcohol and other equally dangerous impurities first enters the digestive system.
The oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, intestines - they are the ones who take the first blow. The main volume of ethanol is absorbed into the blood in the duodenum. The walls of this section of the gastrointestinal tract are penetrated by a large number of blood vessels.
Fats, proteins and carbohydrates are digested through the action of enzymes. This is necessary due to their complex structure and specific gravity.
Alcoholic drinks do not require a complex breakdown process, so a person who drinks alcohol on an empty stomach gets drunk very quickly. In this case, the harm caused will be more significant.
The maximum concentration of ethyl alcohol is recorded within an hour after its penetration into the body.
People suffering from alcoholism have many reasons to worry. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages leads to serious health problems, deterioration in quality of life and personality degradation.
Heart, hematopoietic organs and blood vessels
Ethyl alcohol provokes a decrease in the tone of the veins and arteries, which increases their lumen. In the first half hour, a person feels pleasant relaxation and calm. Problems fade into the background, and your mood improves. Unfortunately, this is a temporary effect.
After a certain period, a sharp jump in blood pressure occurs, caused by a spasm of blood vessels. The heart begins to beat faster, tachycardia occurs. As a result, peripheral blood flow deteriorates.
The compensatory capabilities of the cardiovascular system are undermined due to increased load. The likelihood of internal bleeding and blood clots increases. Consequences include ischemia, acute thrombosis of the coronary veins, and intoxication of the body.
Thanks to alcohol, anemia, tissue hypoxia of vital organs, macrocytosis (increased volume of red blood cells), myopathy and leukopenia develop.
Respiratory system
How does excessive consumption of drinks containing alcohol harm the respiratory system?
Because of it, chronic diseases are aggravated, the affected area is the lungs. In this case, the decomposition products of ethanol, which are transformed into toxic vapors, are especially dangerous.
The lungs begin to work faster than usual. This is explained by the need to remove harmful substances from the body.
As a result, the surface of the mucous membranes is not sufficiently moistened, which creates favorable conditions for the life of pathogenic microflora. The patient becomes more vulnerable to infectious pathologies. The risk of developing tuberculosis increases.
Gastrointestinal tract
It is more difficult for the body of an addicted person to fight waste and toxins.
Partial dysfunction of the digestive system is expressed as:
- Diarrhea.
- Acid-base balance disorders.
- Constipation.
- Capillary blockages.
- Lack of vitamins and organic acids.
- Increased permeability of the intestinal walls.
- An allergic reaction that provokes skin rashes, Quincke's edema.
- Nausea, vomiting.
The formation of dysbacteriosis, acute pancreatitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer, and intestinal cancer is possible. Their development can be prevented only by completely abstaining from alcohol.
It is advisable to undergo recovery therapy to treat complications caused by harmful addiction.
Nervous system
Why is alcohol so dangerous for humans?
There is no safe dose of ethyl alcohol. Even if you drink in moderation, a negative effect on the cerebral cortex cannot be avoided. The centers responsible for behavior are suppressed.
Alcoholic diplopia (double vision) appears, hearing suffers, and neurons are destroyed. As a result, drunk people cease to adequately perceive the people around them and the situation. Their reactions are slowed down and their actions become unpredictable.
These processes do not go away without a trace. The morning after a feast, a person often suffers from headaches, weakness throughout the body, and problems with concentration.
Damaged nerve cells do not recover, so over time you will have to get used to the difficulties caused by poor memory and the inability to concentrate. The consequences of regular consumption of alcoholic beverages include neurological disorders and mental illnesses.
Skin
Alcohol makes a person look older than he really is. Ethanol and its breakdown products have a negative effect on the skin. Dehydration leads to a lack of nutrients and moisture. It gives impetus to degenerative processes that cause changes in color and texture, decreased elasticity, and difficulty in removing harmful substances through the skin pores.
Excretory system
Alcohol is eliminated in several ways: through the lungs, skin and kidneys. In the latter case, ethyl alcohol comes out unchanged. This is explained by its effect on antidiuretic hormone, which promotes increased urine output.
Unfortunately, along with ethanol, substances that are necessary for normal functioning are washed out of the body. These include vitamins from group B, micro- and macroelements. Violation of the acid-base balance provokes irritability, swelling, tremors, heart problems, and seizures.
Due to regular consumption of alcoholic beverages, kidney stones form, nephropathy, necronephrosis, and pyelonephritis develop. The inflammatory process localized in parenchymal organs, in the absence of timely treatment, can lead to renal failure.
Endocrine glands
The organs included in the endocrine system are responsible for the chemical regulation of processes. They control the activity of the entire body, so their partial dysfunction provokes the development of serious, sometimes incurable diseases.
Due to the penetration of ethyl alcohol, the glands that control sexual function suffer the most. The functioning of the adrenal glands is also disrupted. As a result, metabolic and regulatory processes undergo pathological changes. There can be no talk of normal human life. The consequences are often irreversible.
Reproductive organs
Alcohol harms the health of not only those who drink, but also their future children. If a woman drank alcohol before or during pregnancy, the likelihood of having a child with mental or physical disabilities increases several times. They may develop in the future. The period of drinking and the amount of alcoholic beverages does not matter.
Eggs are formed even before a girl is born, therefore, they are not renewed throughout life. The more often the expectant mother drinks, the more “defective” eggs she has.
Men need to be careful too. Their reproductive cells change every three months. Before conception, it is recommended to abstain even from beer for this period. It often causes more harm than strong drinks.
Alcoholism provokes infertility, early onset of menopause, and sexual impotence. Alcohol is contraindicated during breastfeeding. Ethanol easily overcomes all barriers and enters the child's body through mother's milk.
Conclusion
The harm from alcoholic beverages is not limited to the listed complications. The musculoskeletal system and immunity also suffer from ethyl alcohol. In general, the pleasure of drinking alcohol is not commensurate with the damage it causes. People who value life know this and do not neglect their health.
Nowadays it is difficult to find a person all over the world who does not know that alcohol harms our body. Everyone knows this unpleasant fact, but people continue to stubbornly drink beer, vodka, and abuse wine. Meanwhile, alcohol causes thousands of deaths, tens of thousands of divorces, hundreds of thousands of fights and crimes.
It is difficult to overestimate all the harm of alcohol, because each of us knows what unpleasant consequences it leads to. But people still stubbornly go to the green serpent and seem to ignore all the warnings of the Russian Ministry of Health. However, this situation has developed not only in our country - alcohol is abused wherever it is available.
Today we will figure out what harm alcoholic drinks cause to our body. All the facts, scientific studies and experimental results that prove the involvement of alcohol in diseases of our body will be collected here. We will also give a full answer to the burning question: is it worth giving up alcohol completely or is there still some kind of “safe” dose?
The relevance of this problem cannot be ignored. In our country, people suffer from alcohol poisoning every day, and deaths occur regularly. Families of alcoholics collapse, children are left without parents, and the number of crimes committed while intoxicated is constantly growing. This is a very bleak prospect.
Every person must consciously and responsibly approach their lifestyle. Everything we eat, drink, what we breathe affects our body in the most direct way. And alcohol for our body is a poison that poisons it according to our own will.
We hope that our article will help you understand the harm of alcohol and stop drinking it. We also want to protect those who have not yet fallen into this deadly trap from making a fatal mistake.
Alcohol addiction - myth or reality
There is a constant debate among people about addiction to alcohol and dependence on it. It is difficult to say that alcoholism has nothing in common with drug addiction - scientists have long proven that these diseases are related. However, at what point does the body begin to become accustomed to a toxic substance? How many drinks does it take to become addicted to poison?
Most people disagree here. Some people believe that it takes a couple of months to get used to alcohol and become a physically and psychologically dependent person, while others argue that one glass is enough. We adhere to the “golden mean”.
We can safely say that periodically drinking wine in small quantities (roughly speaking, one glass a day three times a week) will in no way harm your body. It is more likely to promote good metabolism, calmness, high spirits, relieve tension and relieve digestive problems. But it’s difficult to say the same about beer, cognac and vodka.
These alcoholic drinks (as well as champagne, whiskey and others) do not have any positive effect on our health, so even the smallest portions of them are not beneficial. Does this mean that we harm the body from the very first sip of harmful drinks? Is vodka addictive from the first glass?
No, that's not entirely true. To better understand the mechanism of addiction, you need to have a good understanding of how our body works. When our body gets used to something, it rearranges itself in a certain way. However, in the case of the “first stack” it does not change – practically. Within 24 hours, the toxin is out of your body. If after this you do not drink for a long time, then all body functions return to normal. However, if you drink again after a day or two, your body will gradually adapt to your “rhythm.” If a person systematically takes a toxin, then the body also systematically removes it and puts this function on automatic. This is called addiction.
Alcohol harms the brain
The worst harm that alcohol does to us is damage to parts of the brain. If you have ever met and communicated with an “experienced” alcoholic, you have probably noticed that even in a sober state he does not think or speak very well. This is due specifically to brain damage.
The pleasant relaxation from alcoholic drinks is a consequence of the death of hundreds of thousands of neurons in the brain. You could say that you relax when you're drunk only because alcohol kills your brain—literally.
When alcohol enters the bloodstream, a basic chemical reaction occurs—the dissolution of fats. Our blood needs a certain amount of fat because it helps blood cells move freely through the vessels and not stick to each other. However, after dissolving fats, red blood cells form large compounds that are difficult to pass through the capillaries. As a result, they cannot carry oxygen through the small vessels of the brain - neurons literally suffocate. They are deprived of oxygen and can no longer function normally. Unfortunately, neurons cannot be restored. Even if a person completely gives up alcohol, all of his dead cells will not return.
The harm of alcohol on the teenage body
Unfortunately, teenage alcoholism in our country is too common. Children don't think much about the future when they start drinking alcohol. This is terrible, because the harm alcohol does to a teenager’s body is much more serious than the damage caused by alcoholic beverages to an adult.
When a person starts drinking at an early age, his body continues to develop, adapting to a new factor - alcohol. At a young age it is very easy to become dependent, because the body continues to develop, it has not yet formed and has not found its final image. Therefore, children who abuse alcohol have a higher chance of becoming heavy alcoholics than their adult counterparts.
It is very important to explain to your child the consequences of alcoholism in a timely manner. Try to explain everything to him as clearly and understandably as possible. Don't put off the conversation until the last minute - it may already be too late. Your baby will grow up sooner or later and learn about what beer and cognac are. It’s better to let him learn about these drinks from you than from persistent high school students who will persistently offer your child poison.
What diseases does alcohol cause?
It is difficult to list all the diseases and health problems that alcohol causes, even with moderate consumption. However, we will try here to list the most common problems caused by the green snake.
- Liver cirrhosis is one of the most common and, unfortunately, deadly diseases that affects alcoholics. Almost everyone knows about it.
- Serious brain damage. As we have already said, alcohol most of all affects the neurons of the brain. Therefore, with its constant and excessive use, an alcoholic experiences severe problems with thinking, memory and coordination of movements.
- Intoxication of the body. Complete poisoning, which will manifest itself in decreased immunity, unpleasant body odor, slimy discharge and constant poor health. Alcoholics always feel sick - darkening of the eyes, nausea, headaches and other unpleasant symptoms appear in them constantly.
- Overweight. This, of course, is not the most dangerous manifestation of alcoholism, but, nevertheless, it is quite widespread. Most alcoholics suffer from a slow metabolism, which negatively affects their health and figure.
The topic of the dangers of alcohol is not new and is known to everyone. But the main thing that makes alcohol harmful is the ease with which a person connects his fate with it. After drinking, a person does not become irresistible and self-confident, as he imagines. The difference between a drunk person's perception of himself and how others react to his behavior is exactly the opposite. This fact is obvious and indisputable. This is evidenced by the removal of an inadequate person from work, divorces with scandals, fatal illnesses and the lion's share of accidents. Alcohol is very harmful.
Physical effects of alcohol on humans
When a person abuses alcohol, his nerve cells begin to be destroyed. This is felt as a clouding of consciousness, a disruption of the connections between organs. All this causes inappropriate behavior with unpredictable consequences not only in contacts with other people, but also destruction of the body. When blood comes into contact with alcohol, it becomes thicker, resulting in increased blood pressure, hypertension, and blood clots in the blood vessels. You should know that this can lead to blockage of the system and death.
How harmful alcohol is when consumed systematically is clearly visible in the condition of the drinker’s liver.
The liver is an organ that filters toxins.
In order to reliably remove toxins from the body, the liver needs time to recover. If the body is systematically poisoned by toxins, the liver does not recover completely, resulting in fatty degeneration. The next step to destroying the liver is. The next stage of liver disease is cirrhosis, which leads to death.
One of the most harmful consequences of systematic drunkenness is the destructive effect on the structural tissues of the brain. Due to clogged capillaries, these tissues experience oxygen starvation. The cerebral cortex functions with disturbances. First of all, the node that controls the vestibular apparatus is damaged. Coordination of movements noticeably deteriorates. Damage also affects memory function. Such damage can be so deep that the next day a person cannot remember what happened to him. With frequent memory failures, the thinking ability changes, the character of a person, his psyche is gradually transformed. As a result, personality degradation may occur. If a person does not find the incentive and strength to stop drinking, irreversible changes will occur.
The effect of alcohol on the psyche
After drinking alcohol, a person perceives the actions of others as intentional. Therefore, in various feasts, accompanied by significant libations, quarrels and conflicts occur with serious consequences. The participants themselves later note that they would not have done this without the alcohol they drank.
Alcohol is an excellent solvent. This property can cause damage to the gastric mucosa and form ulcers. The load on the pancreas increases, which can cause a serious and dangerous disease - pancreatitis. Alcohol abuse develops impotence. Why is alcohol dangerous for expectant parents? The consequences for future offspring conceived in an alcoholic state are unpredictable.
Family alcoholism has an extremely negative impact on children. Babies perceive alcohol so easily that penetration can even occur through the skin. Cases have been recorded where a child received alcohol poisoning after a compress and rubbing with alcohol. Alcoholism is transmitted through mother's milk. At older, school age, sleep disturbances occur. These disturbances are interspersed with night terrors. During the day, a bad mood syndrome occurs. Taken together, these phenomena can cause dementia. There are situations when children are ashamed of their drinking parents. They are forced to lie and hide something. The psyche becomes unstable.
Adults are role models
In families where parents drink regularly, children are often left to their own devices, that is, to self-education without proper guidelines. They are brought up on the street and acquire bad habits, study below their abilities, receive insufficient positive experiences in life, do not define a life goal and cannot properly realize themselves, constantly losing their potential.
Whatever we touch, we see that alcohol is harmful. If in small doses it can be some kind of medicine, then there are practically no people who competently use such medicine for good. Most families have traditions that accompany holidays and various types of celebrations with feasts with alcohol. There are people who know how to think independently and determine their life goals. They feel free at any feast, know the insidiousness of alcohol and, despite any temptations that come from drinking alcohol, go their own way.
The greatest harm of alcohol lies in its insidiousness, which causes imitation and preservation of the traditions of drinking alcohol. All people, including young people, know about the dangers of alcohol, but rarely can anyone at a young age correctly develop a healthy attitude towards alcoholic beverages. In connection with this state of affairs, it is useless and even harmful to prohibit alcohol, remembering that the forbidden fruit is sweet.
Independent adults should show an example of their attitude towards alcohol in all their behavior at feasts. This attitude should reflect restraint, bordering on indifference. Do not elevate drinking alcohol to the level of admiration and subtly highlight a position that shows awareness. A self-confident, decent person who evokes the admiration of others will always serve as an example for a person of any age.
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Comments
Megan92 () 2 weeks ago
Has anyone succeeded in ridding their husband of alcoholism? My drink never stops, I don’t know what to do anymore ((I was thinking about getting a divorce, but I don’t want to leave the child without a father, and I feel sorry for my husband, he’s a great person when he doesn’t drink
Daria () 2 weeks ago
I have already tried so many things, and only after reading this article, I was able to wean my husband off alcohol; now he doesn’t drink at all, even on holidays.
Megan92 () 13 days ago
Daria () 12 days ago
Megan92, that’s what I wrote in my first comment) I’ll duplicate it just in case - link to article.
Sonya 10 days ago
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Editor's response 10 days ago
Sonya, hello. This drug for the treatment of alcohol dependence is indeed not sold through pharmacy chains and retail stores in order to avoid inflated prices. Currently you can only order from official website. Be healthy!
Sonya 10 days ago
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Margo (Ulyanovsk) 8 days ago
Has anyone tried traditional methods to get rid of alcoholism? My father drinks, I can’t influence him in any way ((
Andrey () A week ago
I haven’t tried any folk remedies, my father-in-law still drinks and drinks
Ekaterina A week ago
I tried to give my husband a decoction of bay leaves (she said it was good for the heart), but within an hour he left with the men to drink. I no longer believe in these folk methods...
Maria 5 days ago
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