Consumption of alcoholic beverages is considered a national tradition. They also find themselves on the table on holidays and mourning days, spending their free time with them and relaxing, not thinking about the harm and devastating effects of alcohol on the body.
Ethyl alcohol is a poison to humans. Depending on the individual's predisposition, even small doses can cause severe organ dysfunction, behavioral changes, and general discomfort. Lack of action and regular alcohol consumption often leads to the development of addiction, which requires significant physical, moral and material effort to overcome.
Clinic professionals know first-hand the dangers of alcohol, and based on this, patients receive competent and high-quality help to eliminate the consequences of alcohol consumption. The doctors at the clinics will help you cope with the symptoms of a hangover, get rid of the hard drink, alleviate the poisoning, and choose a course of treatment and rehabilitation. Drug treatment is provided at home, on an outpatient basis, or in a hospital setting.
Developmental stages of alcoholism
Alcoholism is a disease characterized by the presence of significance and a desire for alcohol. It evolves gradually, going through several stages.
Section 1
The first stage in the development of the disease is characterized by the appearance of a stable desire for alcoholic beverages. The urge to drink appears in stressful and emotionally intense situations, regardless of their nature (pleasure or discomfort).
Section 2
The frequency of alcohol consumption is constantly increasing, and the amount and strength of the beverages consumed is increasing. Gradually, one loses control of the situation as well as the ability to critically evaluate one’s behavior and actions.
Section 3
The body becomes accustomed to consuming alcohol, which is manifested in a weakening of its ability to resist the effects of destruction. Even a small dose of alcohol can cause poisoning, and further use does not change the nature of the condition.
Consequences of alcohol consumption
Ethanol is a chemical that has a psychoactive effect and can cause excessive excitement in the central nervous system. Depending on the dose and individual reactions of the body, drinking may cause a relaxed state or uncontrollable anger attacks, leading to mild incoordination, loss of consciousness and epileptic seizures. In clinics, doctors observe the different consequences of alcohol consumption, choosing the right way to help in each case.
The effect of alcohol on the brain
Ethanol causes various pathological processes in the body, including the adhesion of erythrocytes. The plaques formed enter the circulatory system and begin circulating in the bloodstream. When they pass through the thin blood vessels in the brain, they can cause a blockage that stops the blood supply. As a result, the brain begins to suffer from a lack of oxygen, leading to cell death. Physically, this condition manifests as a headache, a hangover, and memory impairment.
Regular repetition of the condition increases the level of stress, leading to irreversible changes in the tissues of the brain. As a result, over time, a person may face conditions such as dementia and atherosclerosis.
The effect of alcohol on the nervous system
The central nervous system is exposed to the standard. Due to forced relaxation, the sensitivity of the nerve fibers decreases, leading to the cessation of excessive stress. But it is this state that becomes a trap. In anticipation of a pleasant feeling, one regularly begins to consume alcohol, which teaches the nervous system to relax. Without it, the tension progresses, causing a heavy load on the body:
- the period of stress and anxiety about troubles increases;
- internal anxiety and anxiety increase;
- stress is not relieved, causing mental and physical changes in the state.
The effect of alcohol on the liver
Like all other toxins and toxins, 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 destruction of healthy liver cells and their replacement by adipose and connective tissue. If the process is not stopped, the consequences are very serious:
- liver failure develops: the body is unable to cope with its work;
- the load on the digestive system increases, the activity of the gallbladder decreases;
- increases the size of the liver, which causes a shift in the position of the organs, an increase in the load on the vascular system, an increase in the risk of thrombus formation;
- due to liver depletion, the utilization process of sodium compounds is slowed, leading to increased tartar formation in the bile ducts and bladder.
The effect of alcohol on the gastrointestinal tract
Alcohol consumption is harmful to the health of the gastrointestinal tract. The mucous membranes of the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract come into direct contact with alcohol, which significantly increases the risks:
- development of peptic ulcer and inflammatory processes;
- changes in the acidity of the stomach juice, which causes pain and digestive problems;
- development of reflux leading to heartburn, burns to the mucous membranes and other chronic diseases.
Harmful effects of alcohol on women
The female body proves to be particularly vulnerable, and the harmful effects of alcohol on her are more pronounced and stronger than those of men. Even a small amount of alcohol can cause poisoning. Regular consumption of alcoholic beverages has rapid destructive effects.
The hormonal system suffers the most. Drinking alcohol puts a lot of stress on him. Exercise causes disturbances in the work of the endocrine glands, suppresses the work of the ovaries and adrenal glands, and the production of female sex hormones is markedly reduced, while testosterone synthesis is increased. As a result, the systematic use of alcoholic beverages triggers the appearance of masculine traits:
- the tone of the sound changes: the sound is hoarseness and roughness;
- the coordination of movements changes;
- grace and attraction are lost;
- curvature appears;
- weight gain.
Alcoholism changes a woman’s appearance. Poisoning and a hangover cause swelling of the face, redness and swelling. The facial skin gets an unhealthy, earthy color, the vascular network becomes noticeable, the protein in the eyes turns red and then darkens. Dark circles also appear under the eyes. Fat deposits form in the abdominal cavity. Excessive hair growth becomes noticeable.
Alcohol consumption has a negative effect on the condition of blood vessels and veins. Their walls lose their elasticity, which manifests itself in the appearance of a cyanotic vascular network, heaviness in the limbs, and pain in the legs.
Alcoholism causes metabolic disorders. The body loses complete absorption of nutrients while actively losing vitamins and minerals. In this regard, the manifestations of vitamin deficiency worsen and the skin and hair get a dull appearance. Fatigue appears, stamina disappears, activity is lost.
Regular drinking damages the reproductive system. Alcohol causes disturbances in the functioning of the ovaries, leading to a lack of ovulation and difficulties with pregnancy. If conceived in the context of systematic drinking, the risks to the fetus increase significantly. As a result, the child may be born with severe pathologies and developmental disorders.
Without professional help, it is more difficult for women to cope with addiction and stop the destruction of the body. Contacting the clinic is especially important in this regard. A restorative therapy cure based on this will help you cope with unhealthy alcoholism. The treatment program for female alcoholism is tailored to the specific nuances of the course of the disease, which increases its effectiveness in fighting the disease.
Harmful effects of alcohol on men
Regular alcohol consumption harms the male body. Toxins destroy organs and systems, worsen chronic diseases, change characters, and worsen health.
In the background of drunkenness, the level of male hormones decreases, which is accompanied by external changes: fat is deposited on the chest and hips, muscle weakness appears, and the bags under the eyes become noticeable.
Alcohol is particularly harmful to the reproductive system. Toxins change the hormonal background, eliminate sexual stamina, decrease libido, and show signs of impotence.
Drinking also provokes a problem such as a decrease in testicles. As a result, sperm production and quality are significantly reduced. Conception becomes a problem. But even in pregnancy, the risk of developing fetal abnormalities increases significantly.
Given the severity of the consequences of alcoholism, treatment in the clinic provides an integrated approach to the problem. It aims to simultaneously combat alcohol dependence and restore the body.
Harmful effects of alcohol on teenagers
Alcohol consumption is prohibited in adolescence. But because of juvenile protest and the desire to become an adult, these prohibitions are often violated. Alcohol consumption is especially dangerous at a young age. The body is in the process of formation and formation, and the toxic effects of alcohol disrupt this process. Harm caused by alcohol in adolescence is particularly noticeable:
- addiction develops rapidly: even small doses are sufficient to develop;
- the symptoms of poisoning develop rapidly and are particularly pronounced;
- the psyche does not cope with the load, which is expressed in the appearance of aggression, anger, irritation, inappropriate reactions;
- memory deteriorates, the ability to concentrate deteriorates, the adolescent is unable to cope with his studies, he lags behind and deteriorates.
The treatment of adolescents and the selection of the appropriate strategy for therapeutic intervention require consideration of the characteristics of their physical and psychological development and condition. Clinics have developed special care methods for a particularly vulnerable group of patients, the use of which gives good results.
Harmless dose of alcohol
The variety and availability of alcoholic beverages gives the impression that they are safe and harmless to consume. But scientists' views on this issue remain categorical - alcohol in any dose is harmful to health. Depending on the level of consumption, this damage may be minimal or critical. Regular consumption of alcohol has been shown to cause illness and exacerbate existing illnesses.
Critical thinking and understanding of the severity of the problem is needed in all situations, including the issue of alcohol consumption. Much depends on personal preferences, attitudes and policies, and health status. Someone finds it easier to completely rule out alcohol, someone admits to the possibility of consuming it intermittently.
Scientific research suggests that the risk of developing dependence will be minimal if the daily dose of ethanol does not exceed 12/24 grams (the norm for women and men). That is, women can safely drink a glass of wine or a glass of beer a day, a man's body can handle a few glasses of wine or 0. 6 liters of beer. However, do not consider these numbers as a direct guide to action. Everyday drinking is not beneficial and can create a basis for the development of addictions that will eventually need to be treated.