| For thousands of years people have been drinking | | | | Depression can commonly lead to alcoholism as the |
| alcohol, and the complications that can accompany this | | | | person suffering depression seeks a way out of their |
| drinking have almost undoubtedly been around for that | | | | problems or maybe sees it as a solution to insomnia. |
| amount of time too & so have the effects of alcohol. | | | | Rather worryingly alcohol is itself a depressant, so the |
| Friend or Enemy? | | | | problem is only compounded. |
| Too much consuming of alcohol can lead to physical | | | | Anxiousness can be relived by alcohol, short term, but |
| sickness, mental health problems and social issues. Due | | | | this may lead to repetition as a habit is formed when |
| to this alcohol has always had a controversial position | | | | alcohol is unconsciously seen as a solution. If |
| in our society. | | | | inadequate attention is paid to the person suffering |
| When consumed sensibly it can act as a rather handy | | | | from mental health issues, often little progress will |
| social lubricant ensuring social occasions flow along | | | | occur. It is sad fact that often alcoholism stays |
| smoothly and can help less confident people come out | | | | unsuspected, sometimes even by the doctor, and may |
| of their shells. There is some evidence which suggests | | | | only come to light when medical tests are carried out |
| small amounts of alcohol may have a positive effects | | | | for another purpose. |
| of your heart and blood circulation. But too much and | | | | Treatment of alcoholism |
| your in big trouble. | | | | The challenges faced when dealing with alcohol should |
| Alcohol use is sharply on the increase, alongside other | | | | be taken lightly - It is often very difficult, even with |
| drug abuse, and is a serious public health problem | | | | support from family, close friends and your doctor. |
| across of ages groups, but especially so in our | | | | However here are some steps you can take: |
| younger members of society. | | | | To keep yourself accountable keep a journal on your |
| Alcohol Dependency | | | | alcohol intake, even you are honest and accurate this |
| Alcoholism/Alcohol dependence is a medial phrase to | | | | can do wonders. Work on ways to help you manage |
| describe a bunch of behaviors that come together to | | | | your alcohol intake. |
| form the condition in the affect person. Usually drinking | | | | Talk to people you trust, brainstorm ideas on how to |
| will become the main priority over activities. It can | | | | cut it out. |
| become a compulsion. Within a short period of time | | | | Consider banning yourself from drinking during the |
| withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety and tremors will | | | | week. |
| develop. | | | | Consider giving up the lunch time drink or the drink |
| Often alcohol dependence will remain undetected for | | | | after work. |
| many years. This includes the availability of alcohol and | | | | Consider substituting every other drink with a |
| also the method in which it is used (patterns of social | | | | non-alcoholic drink such as coffee, non-alcoholic beer |
| behavior) appear to be the main agents of influence in | | | | or a soft drink. |
| the likeliness of a person developing an alcohol | | | | Reduce your temptation to visit the pub by taking up |
| dependency. | | | | new hobbies |
| There can also be a genetic factor, its has been noted | | | | Speak to your GP |
| that alcohol dependence clusters in some families. But | | | | A GP will be able to help by: |
| this is not conclusive as this could be attributed to | | | | Offering medical advice and drug prescriptions if |
| learned behaviors. | | | | needed. |
| What problems can be caused by drinking too much | | | | Give you a referral to counseling. |
| alcohol? | | | | Steps to Reverse the Damage Done by Alcohol. |
| Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to health | | | | 1. Follow the advice above to reduce your intake. |
| problems such as: | | | | 2. Begin a healthier diet and lifestyle. This will ensure |
| Depression | | | | your body has the adequate vitamins and nutrition to |
| Cirrhosis of the Liver | | | | maximize its chances of repairing itself, taking up any |
| Failure of the Heart | | | | form of exercise will increase your cardiovascular |
| Damage to brain function and the Central Nervous | | | | health and your bodies ability to maintain optimal health. |
| system | | | | 3. Take a health supplement made from AFA that |
| Knock on effects often include problems with | | | | helps support the bodies natural system of renewal. |
| relationships, financial issues and employment and | | | | This will help you to reverse any damage you may |
| maybe even trouble with the police. | | | | have already done and also to maintain optimal health. |
| Mental health Problems and alcoholism | | | | AFA is given to astronauts by NASA to help repair |
| Mental health issues are especially regular with | | | | any damage done to their brains by G forces. It can |
| alcoholism. Each one leading to and/or reinforcing the | | | | help you reverse the damage done by the effects of |
| other. | | | | alcohol. |