Diagnosis
Most people know very well that either they can control their drinking habit, or the alcohol will control their lives. People who feel guilty about their drinking habit can quit this addiction by making little efforts.
Here are the signs of alcohol dependence:
• Feeling of frustration when someone suggests drinking less.
• Consuming alcohol even when the consequences could be harmful (e.g. at work).
• Drinking alcohol in the morning to face the day.
• Hide liquor bottles at home or at work.
• Drinking alone or in secret.
• Feeling lack of interest in activities and leisure that once provided pleasure.
If you think you are at risk of alcohol dependence, or if this is the case for someone dear to you, get help from the resources available to you.
Treatment and Prevention
Some people exhibit severe physical symptoms when they try to refrain from drinking alcohol. Hallucinations and delirium tremens, which are considered toxic symptoms, are actually caused by a sudden sobriety. These people show alcohol dependency symptoms such as fear, confusion, fever and rapid pulse when the drug is no longer in their system. The hospital treatment and anti-anxiety medication may help alleviate the physical effects during the withdrawal phase. For most people who stop drinking, the greatest danger is to start drinking again (i.e. relapse).
It is not easy to bring a loved one to seek help for alcohol dependence, since most people deny the problem (this denial is related to cognitive changes associated with the disease). It may be that you have to raise the subject more than once and you have to involve friends and family members in the discussion to show how much you care. It is best to approach handle the subject calmly without launching accusations and focusing on supporting the individual. You should mention about the specific events and behaviours that caused your concerns rather than speaking generally.
Know that there are various effective interventions to treat alcoholism. Some people will be able to change or discontinue their drinking if a trustworthy person talks to them about the devastating effects of their behaviour. Sadly, the interventions of the family and friends are insufficient in a majority of cases.
The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) may be a possible choice. Known for its 12-step program, this international organization can be very useful to many people through the personal efforts and peer support. For more information, look for the phone number of the AA in your local directory.
Most people know very well that either they can control their drinking habit, or the alcohol will control their lives. People who feel guilty about their drinking habit can quit this addiction by making little efforts.
Here are the signs of alcohol dependence:
• Feeling of frustration when someone suggests drinking less.
• Consuming alcohol even when the consequences could be harmful (e.g. at work).
• Drinking alcohol in the morning to face the day.
• Hide liquor bottles at home or at work.
• Drinking alone or in secret.
• Feeling lack of interest in activities and leisure that once provided pleasure.
If you think you are at risk of alcohol dependence, or if this is the case for someone dear to you, get help from the resources available to you.
Treatment and Prevention
Some people exhibit severe physical symptoms when they try to refrain from drinking alcohol. Hallucinations and delirium tremens, which are considered toxic symptoms, are actually caused by a sudden sobriety. These people show alcohol dependency symptoms such as fear, confusion, fever and rapid pulse when the drug is no longer in their system. The hospital treatment and anti-anxiety medication may help alleviate the physical effects during the withdrawal phase. For most people who stop drinking, the greatest danger is to start drinking again (i.e. relapse).
It is not easy to bring a loved one to seek help for alcohol dependence, since most people deny the problem (this denial is related to cognitive changes associated with the disease). It may be that you have to raise the subject more than once and you have to involve friends and family members in the discussion to show how much you care. It is best to approach handle the subject calmly without launching accusations and focusing on supporting the individual. You should mention about the specific events and behaviours that caused your concerns rather than speaking generally.
Know that there are various effective interventions to treat alcoholism. Some people will be able to change or discontinue their drinking if a trustworthy person talks to them about the devastating effects of their behaviour. Sadly, the interventions of the family and friends are insufficient in a majority of cases.
The Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) may be a possible choice. Known for its 12-step program, this international organization can be very useful to many people through the personal efforts and peer support. For more information, look for the phone number of the AA in your local directory.
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