Alcohol addiction

What is alcoholism ?
Alcoholism or alcohol dependence is drinking occasionally or regularly , regardless of the means or consequences on the person or family in order to change mood or moods to avoid the unpleasant withdrawal symptoms caused by physical or psychological . Approximately 24-48 hours after stopping drinking alcoholic person may have withdrawal symptoms. The most common withdrawal symptoms are:

- Malaise , anxiety , nervousness , irritability ;
- Tremors of the hands or feet;
- Sweating , nausea and / or vomiting ;
- Headache ;
- Sleep disorders.

These symptoms improve or disappear completely to resume consumption . As the disease worsens addiction and loss of control occurs quantity consumed . Dependent person begins to realize that something is wrong with the way drinking and trying to drink " controlled " . Their aims and promises to drink only a glass or drink only on special occasions , but each time the promises are broken . Most times , people who consume alcohol abuse or those dependent on alcohol or deny deny from eating and talking about the problems of alcohol addiction . Alcohol addiction can cause physical time and physical dependence .

Signs of physical dependence :
- Malaise ( frustration , anxiety, depression ) are removed by the consumer
- Anticipating consumption , and consumption planning opportunities to consume
- Recalling with pleasure moments of consumption, memory enjoyable moments
- In the face of extreme situations or moments of great emotional stress (death , illness, divorce , loss, gain , euphoria ) automatically thinks addict alcohol .

Signs of physical dependence :
- In the absence of consumption occurs morning shake hands and palms
- Difficulty with coordinating movements , problems with balance and gait
- Sweating , nausea and / or vomiting ;
- Headache , tension , heart problems ;
- Sleep Disorders
- Other specific signs of alcohol withdrawal
All these go away or get better as soon as the person consumed alcohol .

Various reasons for drinking :
Alcohol is a quick and pleasant to alter emotions, feelings , mood states in general. In general resort to alcohol when there is an unpleasant emotional state (sadness , guilt, sadness , anxiety , frustration ) . Other frequently cited reasons for consumers are : anger , joy, aggression , loneliness and psychological burden burden of responsibilities , joy, improving relationships with others, socializing , temporarily banishing stress, defense against unpleasant feelings , the courage to say something temporary sexual stimulation the desire of reward , pleasure .

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