Alcoholism treatment

Alcoholism as you know is a condition where a person is addicted to alcohol. This is a chronic disorder where the alcoholic is unable to avoid consuming excess alcohol because of physical or psychological reasons. The world health organisation is listed alcoholism as one of the three most deadly killer diseases of the 20th century. Alcoholism is also a huge social problem and is responsible for poverty, crime, unhappiness and broken homes, it is also responsible for numerous traffic accidents.

Symptoms of alcoholism

According to the WHO, alcoholics are those excessive drinkers whose dependence on alcohol has attained such a degree that it shows a noticeable mental disturbance or interference with their bodily or mental health, their interpersonal relations and their smooth social and economic functions, or who show the prodormal signs of such development.

An alcoholic has a puffy face, bloodshot eyes, horse voice and a rapid pulse. They are suspicious, irritable and overemotional. Vomiting, delirium impaired judgement and disturbed sleeping patterns are some of the symptoms.

A chronic alcoholic would rather drink and eat and therefore fails to get enough vitamins. Vitamin deficiency can result in delirium tremors, convulsions, eye disorders and impaired memory. Excessive drinking also causes premature greying of the hair, depletion of minerals in the body (especially magnesium) the absence of magnesium produces a tremor in the hands, convulsions and perspiration. Excessive drinking also forces the liver to work really hard resulting in its gradual destruction. Alcoholism causes stomach and bowel disorders and also makes the heart week and oversized.

The causes of alcoholism

Alcoholism can creep up on the individual gradually or after a period of years. People with self-confidence issues may choose alcohol as a means of boosting their self-confidence, but by doing so are putting themselves at great risk of alcoholism. Many people, use alcohol to relax in social situations and to deal with the stresses and strains of life.

Treatment

The first major hurdle is to accept that you have a problem with alcohol and then make plans to stop. Once you have decided to stop make an appointment to see a doctor and to see what help is available for you. I have a detailed self treatment plan which you can receive in a series of weekly e-mails. If you would like to receive the plan, please fill in the subscription box on this site, you may find it was the best decision that you have ever made.