ALCOHOLISM
Alcoholism refers to addiction to alcohol. It is a chronic disorder, in which a person is unable to refrain from frequent and excess consumption of alcohol for physical or psychological reasons. The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed alcoholism as one of the three most deadly killer diseases of the 20th century.
Alcoholism is also one of the serious social problems. It often brings poverty and certain amount of crime and results in material unhappiness and broken homes. It also leads to numerous traffic accidents.
“DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE”
CAUSES
Alcoholism results from intemperate drinking. Sometimes it sneaks upon a person comparatively rapidly; other times, years may pass before a person becomes a full-fledged alcoholic. A weak-minded person consoles himself by taking to drugs or alcohol. In doing so he simply tries to escape the situation rather than face it boldly.
A person generally takes to drinking as a means to enliven social life, to overcome anxiety or to induce sleep. He becomes an alcoholic if he gets dependent on alcohol physically and psychologically. He resorts to heavy drinking because of his maladaptive way of dealing with life’s stresses.
“ Music and fresh air is better than being drunk ”.
TREATMENT
The chronic alcoholic first of all must make a firm resolve to stop drinking. He should abstain from alcohol all at once for the habit cannot be got rid of in gradual stages.
The most effective way to treat alcoholism is to build the body’s nutritional integrity soaps to prevent craving for stimulants like drinks. The patients should be put on a cleansing JUICE fast for at least ten days in the beginning.
During this period, he should have juice of an orange every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The juice may be diluted with warm water, if desired. If orange juice does not agree, vegetable juices may be taken.
“ Its good that the treatment uses juices, but what if you have to take some injection shots? Painful isn’t it? “
It will be advisable to follow the ten commandments to prevent alcoholism, offered by a psychiatrist =
never drink when you ‘ need one’;
sip slowly ;
space your drinks, taking a second drink 30 minutes after
the first and a third an hour after the second ;
dilute your alcohol;
keep an accurate and truthful record of the amount and
number of drinks you take ;
never conceal the amount of alcohol you drink ;
do not drink on an empty stomach ;
stop drinking on ‘signal ‘ ( signals are lunch, dinner, fatigue, sex stimulation, boredom, frustration
and bedtime);
make it a rule never to take a drink to escape discomfort - either physical or mental ; and
never, never take a drink in the morning thinking it will cure a hangover.
But its still better for NOT TO DRINK !! SAY NO TO ALCOHOL !!!
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Home Remedies for Alcoholism
Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a condition in which a person has irresistible urge to consume alcohol. When a person consumes more alcohol than his body limits is often termed as alcohol abuse. This behavior soon takes a shape of a painful disease that kills both his physical as well as the mental health. If he continues drinking for long, he will not be able to resist alcohol and will become totally addicted to it. This situation is called as alcoholism. Both alcohol abuse and alcoholism are social vices and should be eliminated only by exercising control and being determined.
Causes of Alcoholism
Following are the major alcoholism causes:
- Due to loss in business
- Sudden demise of dear one
- Emotional reasons like heart break or unhappy relations
- Fashion or to maintain society status
- Diseases like depression, schizophrenia or genetic disorder
Symptoms of Alcoholism
Following are the major alcoholism symptoms:
- Red eyes, unkempt hair, mouth reeking of alcohol and unsteady gait
- In the hour of their urge to drink, if alcohol is not available, they may become very cantankerous
- Weak digestive and respiratory system
- Poor functioning of nerves and pancreas
- Fast heartbeat, rough voice and swelling on face
- Increased tendency of vomiting and might complains about chest pain, inflammation, headache, stomachache, body pain
Do's and Don't for Alcoholism
Following are some of the simple tips to prevent alcoholism:
- Patient suffering from alcoholism should take proper rest
- He should not take any type of stress and keep himself busy in simple but constructive work
- It is advisable for the patient to live only on fruit juice. This may continue for 10-12 days, later his diet should be rich in whole grains, cereals, green vegetables, fruits. All this will lower his carving for alcohol
- Avoid heavy fatty and oily foods
- The patient should get support and love from his family members and friends to give up alcoholism
- Try to replace your alcohols with drinks containing less alcohol like wine and cocktails. Eventually even these can be stopped
Home Remedies for Alcoholism
Following are some of the effective home remedies for alcoholism:
- Drink juice of a lemon or orange. They are very useful in alcoholism remedy
- Eating an apple or banana also helps to flush out the toxins from the body which collect due to alcoholism
- When the person feels the urge to consume alcohol, having a glass of carrot juice will also help him to reduce the temptation
- Both grapes and dates are very useful in reducing the urge to consume alcohol
- Soak 5-6 dates in a 1/2 glass water and keep it aside for 2-3 hours. Drink this mixture at least 2-3 times a day for natural remedy of alcoholism
- Add 1/2 glass of celery juice to a glass of water. Patient can take this drink 1-2 times a day. It helps in cleaning off the toxic materials within the stomach, and lowers the carving for alcohol
- Patient should eat 2-3 apples every day. It is an effective home remedy for alcoholism. It will help to minimize the carve for alcohol and clears all the toxic materials stored within the body due to alcohol, purifies blood, make heart and lung strong
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of the extract juice from bitter gourd leaves to a glass of butter milk and give this drink to the patient continuously at least for 25-30 days. This drink will clear the toxic materials stored in the stomach, makes the liver and lungs strong and helps in purifying blood.
Alcoholism is a condition in which a person has irresistible urge to consume alcohol. When a person consumes more alcohol than his body limits is often termed as alcohol abuse. This behavior soon takes a shape of a painful disease that kills both his physical as well as the mental health. If he continues drinking for long, he will not be able to resist alcohol and will become totally addicted to it. This situation is called as alcoholism. Both alcohol abuse and alcoholism are social vices and should be eliminated only by exercising control and being determined.
Causes of Alcoholism
Following are the major alcoholism causes:
- Due to loss in business
- Sudden demise of dear one
- Emotional reasons like heart break or unhappy relations
- Fashion or to maintain society status
- Diseases like depression, schizophrenia or genetic disorder
Symptoms of Alcoholism
Following are the major alcoholism symptoms:
- Red eyes, unkempt hair, mouth reeking of alcohol and unsteady gait
- In the hour of their urge to drink, if alcohol is not available, they may become very cantankerous
- Weak digestive and respiratory system
- Poor functioning of nerves and pancreas
- Fast heartbeat, rough voice and swelling on face
- Increased tendency of vomiting and might complains about chest pain, inflammation, headache, stomachache, body pain
Do's and Don't for Alcoholism
Following are some of the simple tips to prevent alcoholism:
- Patient suffering from alcoholism should take proper rest
- He should not take any type of stress and keep himself busy in simple but constructive work
- It is advisable for the patient to live only on fruit juice. This may continue for 10-12 days, later his diet should be rich in whole grains, cereals, green vegetables, fruits. All this will lower his carving for alcohol
- Avoid heavy fatty and oily foods
- The patient should get support and love from his family members and friends to give up alcoholism
- Try to replace your alcohols with drinks containing less alcohol like wine and cocktails. Eventually even these can be stopped
Home Remedies for Alcoholism
Following are some of the effective home remedies for alcoholism:
- Drink juice of a lemon or orange. They are very useful in alcoholism remedy
- Eating an apple or banana also helps to flush out the toxins from the body which collect due to alcoholism
- When the person feels the urge to consume alcohol, having a glass of carrot juice will also help him to reduce the temptation
- Both grapes and dates are very useful in reducing the urge to consume alcohol
- Soak 5-6 dates in a 1/2 glass water and keep it aside for 2-3 hours. Drink this mixture at least 2-3 times a day for natural remedy of alcoholism
- Add 1/2 glass of celery juice to a glass of water. Patient can take this drink 1-2 times a day. It helps in cleaning off the toxic materials within the stomach, and lowers the carving for alcohol
- Patient should eat 2-3 apples every day. It is an effective home remedy for alcoholism. It will help to minimize the carve for alcohol and clears all the toxic materials stored within the body due to alcohol, purifies blood, make heart and lung strong
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of the extract juice from bitter gourd leaves to a glass of butter milk and give this drink to the patient continuously at least for 25-30 days. This drink will clear the toxic materials stored in the stomach, makes the liver and lungs strong and helps in purifying blood.
Home Remedies for alcoholism
Primary alcohol home remedy includes:
To start with replace alcohol with a glass of fresh juice, sweetened with honey
Include fresh fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, sprouts and nuts as part of your diet
Apples are primarily recommended as they reduce the craving for alcohol or any other intoxicating liquors
Have grapes for a month
Rub 4-5 dates in half a glass of water and drink it for about a month
Mix 3 teaspoons of juice from the leaves of bitter gourd in buttermilk and drink it empty stomach, every morning
Mix half glass of celery juice with equal amount of water and have it everyday for a month
Eating habits need to cohere with activity. So a considerable amount of exercise is necessary, maybe in the form of Yoga, as suggested by many. A few Yogic asans for health include:
Padmasan
Vajrasan
A few Yogic kriyas include:
Jalneti
Kunjal
A few simple Pranayamas include:
Kapalbhati
Anuloma-viloma
Things to do:
Drink plenty of water
Do hot fomentations on the stomach and abdomen with a wet girdle
Take several small meals in a day
Avoid:
Refined food ¾ sugar, white rice, macaroni products, white flour and meat.
Strong pepper, mustard oil and chilli
Large meals
Smoking as it increases the desire for alcohol
It is your life and it is certainly very precious. So live it with joy and respect!!
To start with replace alcohol with a glass of fresh juice, sweetened with honey
Include fresh fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, sprouts and nuts as part of your diet
Apples are primarily recommended as they reduce the craving for alcohol or any other intoxicating liquors
Have grapes for a month
Rub 4-5 dates in half a glass of water and drink it for about a month
Mix 3 teaspoons of juice from the leaves of bitter gourd in buttermilk and drink it empty stomach, every morning
Mix half glass of celery juice with equal amount of water and have it everyday for a month
Eating habits need to cohere with activity. So a considerable amount of exercise is necessary, maybe in the form of Yoga, as suggested by many. A few Yogic asans for health include:
Padmasan
Vajrasan
A few Yogic kriyas include:
Jalneti
Kunjal
A few simple Pranayamas include:
Kapalbhati
Anuloma-viloma
Things to do:
Drink plenty of water
Do hot fomentations on the stomach and abdomen with a wet girdle
Take several small meals in a day
Avoid:
Refined food ¾ sugar, white rice, macaroni products, white flour and meat.
Strong pepper, mustard oil and chilli
Large meals
Smoking as it increases the desire for alcohol
It is your life and it is certainly very precious. So live it with joy and respect!!
Alcoholism and the Reward Pathway
Despite what you may have thought, alcoholism, like all addiction, begins in an area of the brain called the reward pathway.
The brain is composed of neurons that pass electrical and chemical signals across the brain’s synapses. Neurons come in different shapes and sizes which enables them to communicate in a variety of functions; when the neurons fire in a series from one area of the brain to another it creates a pathway.
In the middle of the brain is the reward pathway which includes the ventral tegmental area (VTA), the nucleus accumbens, and the prefrontal cortex. The neurons in the VTA contain dopamine, the neurotransmitter, which is in the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex. Dopamine is present in the areas of the brain which control emotion, movement, cognition, motivation and pleasure.
When the pathway is activated it provides positive reinforcement, called a reward, for performing certain behaviors. There are both natural (food, water, sex, and nurturing) as well as artificial (drugs including alcohol) rewards. Overstimulation of this system produces a euphoric effect which people try to repeat.
The reward pathway enables us to feel good when we do things that are necessary for survival such as drinking, eating, or procreating. The pathway connects to several areas in the brain to allow them to gather external information (gained from the five senses) which strengthens the circuits controlling desirable behavior.
Dopamine, one of many chemical neurotransmitters, is released when you perform a desirable activity. This provides a sense of pleasure which is the reward for doing that action. The reward pathway also encourages you to repeat the same behavior by connecting areas of your brain controlling memory and behavior with it. These actions, when repeated over time, will ensure our survival when related to eating, drinking, or procreating.
Besides the reward (or mesolimbic) pathway, an over abundance of dopamine will also affect the nigrostriatal and tuberoinfundibular pathways. The nigrostriatal pathway controls motor function which may explain why alcoholics lose motor coordination. The tuberoinfundibular pathway affects the maternal instinct (or nurturing) and sensory processes. Besides affecting reward and desire, dopamine in the reward pathway will also affect memory and can be a major contributor to hallucinations and schizophrenia if the pathway is not functioning problem.
Other neurotransmitters affected by alcoholism include epinephrine, GABA, acetylcholine, glutamate and serotonin. These neurotransmitters are thought to produce a sense of well-being, however increasing dopamine levels does seem to be the product of repeated alcohol or drug use. After long periods of use, the prefrontal cortex initiates behaviors such as drinking, drugging, gambling, overeating, promiscuity, pornography, thrill seeking, and violence, which are the result of reduced inhibitions.
Alcohol, like any drug, alters the brain’s reward pathway by causing dramatic changes to the synapses in the brain once the alcohol enters the body. It bypasses the stimulus required by the five senses, although taste and smell may be involved, and directly accesses the brain’s reward pathway which provides an intense sensation of pleasure.
Alcoholism, or alcohol addiction, is the state in which a person engages in compulsive behavior even if they will have to face negative consequences. Due to the increased levels of dopamine in the reward pathway, there is a loss of control pertaining to self-limiting the addictive substance.
Alcoholism does more than affect the reward pathway of the brain; it can adversely affect the long-term health of the brain. Other neurotransmitters are affected by alcohol’s presence in the body. Alcohol use and abuse can impair learning as well as cognitive function, higher brain function (problem solving and decision making), as well as memory and movement.
Over time, with repeated use, a person may develop a certain amount of tolerance for alcohol. Because of the amount of dopamine released into the brain, the brain must adapt; one way is to reduce the number of receptors at the synapse that receive dopamine to inhibit the surge of dopamine in their system. This means the person will no longer receive the “reward” of feeling pleasure when they drink the same amount of alcohol. To achieve that same level of pleasure, the person must now drink more alcohol or a harder alcohol or drug. This is called “tolerance” and is partially responsible for addictive behavior. The longer one engages in this activity the more the receptors are reduced, thus more and more alcohol or drugs will be required to achieve the high.
With repeated use, dependence on alcohol develops. The neurons in the brain literally become dependent on the alcohol or drug of choice to function normally. They can no longer produce or release neurotransmitters like dopamine without the presence of alcohol or the drug of choice. When alcohol or the drug of choice is not present in the system, then depression and withdrawal occur and the user returns to the drink or drug to bring neurotransmitters back to their normal level and provide them with relief. As other areas of the brain outside the reward pathway that control memory, learning and judgment become impacted, the user loses their ability to regulate self-discipline and good decision making. The user is now addicted or dependent to alcohol or their substance of choice
Although we’re talking about the relationship between the reward pathway and alcoholism in this article, this is the basic way that addiction to any substance or activity occurs. Successful recovery from alcoholism, or any addiction, can be achieved by restoring balance to the neurotransmitters with diet, nutritional supplements and lifestyle changes.
The brain is composed of neurons that pass electrical and chemical signals across the brain’s synapses. Neurons come in different shapes and sizes which enables them to communicate in a variety of functions; when the neurons fire in a series from one area of the brain to another it creates a pathway.
In the middle of the brain is the reward pathway which includes the ventral tegmental area (VTA), the nucleus accumbens, and the prefrontal cortex. The neurons in the VTA contain dopamine, the neurotransmitter, which is in the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex. Dopamine is present in the areas of the brain which control emotion, movement, cognition, motivation and pleasure.
When the pathway is activated it provides positive reinforcement, called a reward, for performing certain behaviors. There are both natural (food, water, sex, and nurturing) as well as artificial (drugs including alcohol) rewards. Overstimulation of this system produces a euphoric effect which people try to repeat.
The reward pathway enables us to feel good when we do things that are necessary for survival such as drinking, eating, or procreating. The pathway connects to several areas in the brain to allow them to gather external information (gained from the five senses) which strengthens the circuits controlling desirable behavior.
Dopamine, one of many chemical neurotransmitters, is released when you perform a desirable activity. This provides a sense of pleasure which is the reward for doing that action. The reward pathway also encourages you to repeat the same behavior by connecting areas of your brain controlling memory and behavior with it. These actions, when repeated over time, will ensure our survival when related to eating, drinking, or procreating.
Besides the reward (or mesolimbic) pathway, an over abundance of dopamine will also affect the nigrostriatal and tuberoinfundibular pathways. The nigrostriatal pathway controls motor function which may explain why alcoholics lose motor coordination. The tuberoinfundibular pathway affects the maternal instinct (or nurturing) and sensory processes. Besides affecting reward and desire, dopamine in the reward pathway will also affect memory and can be a major contributor to hallucinations and schizophrenia if the pathway is not functioning problem.
Other neurotransmitters affected by alcoholism include epinephrine, GABA, acetylcholine, glutamate and serotonin. These neurotransmitters are thought to produce a sense of well-being, however increasing dopamine levels does seem to be the product of repeated alcohol or drug use. After long periods of use, the prefrontal cortex initiates behaviors such as drinking, drugging, gambling, overeating, promiscuity, pornography, thrill seeking, and violence, which are the result of reduced inhibitions.
Alcohol, like any drug, alters the brain’s reward pathway by causing dramatic changes to the synapses in the brain once the alcohol enters the body. It bypasses the stimulus required by the five senses, although taste and smell may be involved, and directly accesses the brain’s reward pathway which provides an intense sensation of pleasure.
Alcoholism, or alcohol addiction, is the state in which a person engages in compulsive behavior even if they will have to face negative consequences. Due to the increased levels of dopamine in the reward pathway, there is a loss of control pertaining to self-limiting the addictive substance.
Alcoholism does more than affect the reward pathway of the brain; it can adversely affect the long-term health of the brain. Other neurotransmitters are affected by alcohol’s presence in the body. Alcohol use and abuse can impair learning as well as cognitive function, higher brain function (problem solving and decision making), as well as memory and movement.
Over time, with repeated use, a person may develop a certain amount of tolerance for alcohol. Because of the amount of dopamine released into the brain, the brain must adapt; one way is to reduce the number of receptors at the synapse that receive dopamine to inhibit the surge of dopamine in their system. This means the person will no longer receive the “reward” of feeling pleasure when they drink the same amount of alcohol. To achieve that same level of pleasure, the person must now drink more alcohol or a harder alcohol or drug. This is called “tolerance” and is partially responsible for addictive behavior. The longer one engages in this activity the more the receptors are reduced, thus more and more alcohol or drugs will be required to achieve the high.
With repeated use, dependence on alcohol develops. The neurons in the brain literally become dependent on the alcohol or drug of choice to function normally. They can no longer produce or release neurotransmitters like dopamine without the presence of alcohol or the drug of choice. When alcohol or the drug of choice is not present in the system, then depression and withdrawal occur and the user returns to the drink or drug to bring neurotransmitters back to their normal level and provide them with relief. As other areas of the brain outside the reward pathway that control memory, learning and judgment become impacted, the user loses their ability to regulate self-discipline and good decision making. The user is now addicted or dependent to alcohol or their substance of choice
Although we’re talking about the relationship between the reward pathway and alcoholism in this article, this is the basic way that addiction to any substance or activity occurs. Successful recovery from alcoholism, or any addiction, can be achieved by restoring balance to the neurotransmitters with diet, nutritional supplements and lifestyle changes.
Natural home remedies for the treatment of alcoholism
Grapes :-
The most important home remedy for alcoholism is an exclusive diet, for a month or so, of grapes. Since this fruit contains the purest form of alcohol, it is an ideal yet healthy substitute for alcohol. Alcoholics should take three meals a day of fresh grapes at five-hourly intervals. The success of this treatment depends on the determination of the alcoholic to stop drinking.
Apples :
Apples are another effective remedy for alcoholism. A generous intake of apples helps remove intoxication. It reduces the craving for wines and other intoxicating liquors. Helps to cure alcoholism.
Dates :-
Dates are considered beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism. The patient should drink half a glass of water in which four or five dates have been rubbed together. This remedy should be taken twice daily for a month. It will bring definite relief.
Bitter Gourd :
- The juice of the leaves of bitter gourd is an antidote for alcohol intoxication. It is also useful for a liver damaged due to alcoholism. Three teaspoons of this juice, mixed with a glass of butter milk, should be taken every morning for a month.
Salami: Eat a sandwich made out of salami and butter on ciabatta bread, which would absorb a fair amount of alcohol from body.
Raw Almonds:
These are useful in reducing addiction caused by alcohol.
The most important home remedy for alcoholism is an exclusive diet, for a month or so, of grapes. Since this fruit contains the purest form of alcohol, it is an ideal yet healthy substitute for alcohol. Alcoholics should take three meals a day of fresh grapes at five-hourly intervals. The success of this treatment depends on the determination of the alcoholic to stop drinking.
Apples :
Apples are another effective remedy for alcoholism. A generous intake of apples helps remove intoxication. It reduces the craving for wines and other intoxicating liquors. Helps to cure alcoholism.
Dates :-
Dates are considered beneficial in the treatment of alcoholism. The patient should drink half a glass of water in which four or five dates have been rubbed together. This remedy should be taken twice daily for a month. It will bring definite relief.
Bitter Gourd :
- The juice of the leaves of bitter gourd is an antidote for alcohol intoxication. It is also useful for a liver damaged due to alcoholism. Three teaspoons of this juice, mixed with a glass of butter milk, should be taken every morning for a month.
Salami: Eat a sandwich made out of salami and butter on ciabatta bread, which would absorb a fair amount of alcohol from body.
Raw Almonds:
These are useful in reducing addiction caused by alcohol.
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