Consumption
of alcohol is an increasing tendency in youngsters. Effects of alcoholism
cause the body and mind to change. Effects of alcoholism often disrupt
careers. Effects of alcoholism always disrupt family and friend
relationships.
Alcoholism
is a progressive disease of the mind and body. This fact has been widely
accepted by every Medical Association for many years and has been studied
intently. It is understood that the effects of alcoholism can be passed
down genetically from previous generations or can be developed through
persistent abuse of alcohol. Whatever the reason, the effects of
alcoholism are painful, difficult and fatal but are treatable. Alcoholism
is defined as an addiction to the continuous use of alcohol. If you have
tried to stop or control your drinking and found that you could not, you
are probably alcoholic. If you continue to drink despite suffering
consequences such as loss of family, friends, property, job or privileges,
you are probably an alcoholic. Here are few of the physical effects of
alcoholism:
 stomach
and intestinal problems
poor
diet and weight loss
Liver
problems such as swelling
Pain
in the side or back from kidney problems
ulcers
blackouts,
unable to remember drinking episodes
insomnia
nausea
shaking,
delirium tremens
Like all
diseases, the effects of alcoholism get progressively worse if left
untreated. If someone knew that they had diabetes but pretended they
didn't and continued to eat recklessly causing insulin shock and comas,
you would think them foolish for not seeking help. It's the same with the
alcoholic who ignores that he or she has a disease that cannot be
controlled. Here are some of the psychological effects of alcoholism.
nervousness
anxiety
depression
hallucinations
learning
difficulties
memory
difficulties
impaired
judgment
shame
and guilt
These
effects of alcoholism cause many problems with family and friends as they
feel hopeless and frustrated that they cannot seem to help. Many do not
understand that alcoholism moves beyond choice and willpower and becomes
an uncontrollable compulsion to continue. The body develops a physical
craving for alcohol often more powerful than the hunger to eat. The mind
obsessively thinks about drinking and ways to get a drink and control
drinking. Friends and family can't help but feel they mean little to the
alcoholic who always seems to choose drink over their happiness. Friends
get fed up and move on, family, if they stick around, fight and argue
often to cope with the stress of the situation. The effects of alcoholism
have destroyed many relationships.
Earlier it
was mentioned that alcoholism is treatable. Like the disease diabetes,
alcoholism can be effectively treated through medical and psychological
intervention.
( Courtesy: http://www.alcoholism-symptoms.com/
)
More...
Refer this
web site http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
. This is an international organization which can help to stop consumption
of alcohol.
In Kerala
Contact:
* AA Kerala Inter Group, P.B.No.575. Calicut- 673002
* AA Kerala Inter Group, P.B.No.107, Kottayam-686001
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