Why is Alcohol and Drug Abuse so Dangerous?
When a person drinks too much, their body starts relying on alcohol to function properly. When the alcohol is taken away it will start going into "withdrawal". Withdrawal is how the body copes with being denied alcohol.
The symptoms of withdrawal are unpleasant at best. They include nausea, fever, anxiety and the shakes. Some addicts feel so bad that they drink alcohol to give their body what it craves. This is when alcohol abuse starts.
So, how does one recognize alcohol abuse? Listed below are some of the signs of alcohol abuse.
- Temporary memory loss (blackouts).
- Drinking in order to be in a better mood.
- Being unable to quit drinking.
- Drinking to "fit in" with others.
- Flushed skin.
- Shaking hands.
- Relationship problems as a result of drinking.
- Drinking alone and/or lying about alcohol intake.
- Anxiety, insomnia and nausea when the addict stops drinking.
- Drinking on weekdays and at any time of the day.
For many people, alcoholism takes over their life. Instead of work or family, their prime focus becomes getting drunk. This has led to people losing their friends, family and romantic relationships.
Thankfully, there is a solution for people who want to get help. They can join AA or enroll in an out/inpatient center. All of these options have one thing in common - support.
With the right tools and plenty of support from people who care, alcoholics can kick their habit. Although it will be a life long struggle, alcohols can go on to lead healthy and fulfilled lives.
