According to statistics, men are twice as likely to experience alcohol dependence. Our society considers it normal to regularly consume alcohol, despite the fact that the consequences of alcohol on men are very sad for him and his family.
This opinion is, of course, disastrous and should be reconsidered. Alcoholism is a serious disease that destroys a person’s psyche and general health. It requires a comprehensive medical approach. As practice shows, even beer leads to stable alcoholism. It was with him that the disease began, and then a person turned to strong alcohol.
Outward signs of alcoholism
Addictions form and develop gradually, step by step. It is possible to recognize the presence of alcoholism and its development with some characteristic signs of alcoholism in men. Psychologists and narcologists have developed key symptoms that allow a person to recognize new alcoholism:
- an irresistible craving for alcohol, a person is looking for the strangest reason to justify his desire to drink;
- aggression against family members, friends, colleagues;
- lethargy and fatigue;
- speech disorders;
- disorders of the musculoskeletal system;
- habits in dealing with strangers;
- apathy, mood swings;
- deterioration in general well -being.
These are the early signs of alcohol addiction, which can last up to 10 years. At this stage, they are easily missed, as they often do. The woman immediately ignored them. Thinking that a man relieves stress after work, try to escape the problem with a can of beer or a glass of brandy. Meanwhile, the disease did not stop and continued to progress.
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Causes of male alcoholism
The problem of male alcoholism is determined by the differences between the psychology of women and men. The male gender is less adaptable to changes in external circumstances and uses alcohol as a way to distract from the problems and worries that befall him. In addition, men more often resist persuasion to undergo rehabilitation, they believe that they are capable of coping on their own.
But this is not so - in addition to physical dependence, alcohol addiction brings about profound personality changes from the first months of abuse. The external environment often over time consists of the same alcoholics, which also impedes healing.
Every second family in our country will face the problem of alcoholism in the future, or have already faced it. This affects all family members without exception especially children. In general, the reasons for the emergence of this dependence can be divided into three types:
- social;
- psychology;
- physiology.
They can appear individually or in combination. Social reasons include the presence of drinking friends in the environment. Social status plays a special role, as people with good jobs and higher education are less likely to have addiction problems. It is especially necessary to highlight the presence of stress in the workplace, the level of well -being.
Psychological factors are:
- soul imbalance;
- inadequate level of self -control;
- poor motivation for professional and mental development;
- complex presence;
- lack of confidence.
There are several other factors that can cause alcohol addiction in a man. Here are the most common.
There is another group of factors that cause persistent intoxication - factors of a physiological nature. This is a metabolic disorder that leads to the rapid development of addiction and hereditary factors. If there was a case of alcoholism in the previous generation, it will most likely be relevant for the next generation. One thinks that he will not be addicted, and he can easily quit alcohol at any time. The same phenomenon is characteristic of alcoholics at all levels of alcoholism.
You can recognize an alcoholic by his eyes and gaze. Ethanol has a negative effect on the eyes, they become "glassy" and tired. Over time, bags under the eyes and swelling appear. People like that look tired. This indirectly indicates the presence of disease of internal organs.
From people who constantly drink, often comes the smell of alcohol "fumes", which is difficult to confuse with others. People who get caught up in alcohol usually do not maintain cleanliness, appearance, and do not hesitate to wear wrinkled and dirty clothes.
Levels of alcohol addiction and its symptoms
There are several levels of alcoholism in men. There were only three of them, coming one after the other. The later treatment is started, the harder it is to achieve success - psychological dependence and an asocial lifestyle negate the progress of treatment.
Signs of the first stage
In the early stages of the development of alcoholism, a gradual increase in the amount of alcohol consumed is characteristic. There are various reasons for this, such people start looking for any reason to drink. At the same time, each time, getting drunk more often. Relatives may hear reasons for this behavior:
- I want to rest.
- Other people drink more than me.
- Yes, I drink a lot, but I'm not a drunkard.
- I’m just tired at work and I want to relax.
If this phrase is accompanied by aggression, this is a clear sign of developing an addiction. Also, this stage is characterized by other physiologically related symptoms:
- no vomiting reflex;
- more is needed to reach the same level of intoxication;
- There is blackout.
All of these manifestations lead to deterioration of general health, worsening attention span, and decreased efficiency. They appear more often during the transition to the next stage.
At this stage, it is necessary to begin treatment of alcoholism in a man - the earlier the stage, the greater the likelihood of a successful outcome. In the first stage, the intoxication is completely cured and the body, after recovery, is restored to its original state, as the organs do not have time to suffer badly and its function is not severely affected.
One cannot imagine his life without alcohol. This is how he spends his free time. Because of this, problems can arise in the workplace, as employees who often experience hangovers work worse. As a result, conflict begins with colleagues and management. There are also many problems in family life.
Second degree signs
In the second stage of alcoholism in men, other hallmarks appear. Symptoms of withdrawal or intoxication are more pronounced here. It consists of nausea, headache. There may be blackouts. Sleep and digestion are often disturbed. The craving for alcohol is no longer undeniable. Alcohol in the second stage can no longer stop drinking. He is the top priority on which all life revolves.
Also, this phase of the disease is characterized by a mental disorder - alcohol psychosis. This is expressed in unstable emotional states, frequent manifestations of aggression, inappropriate behavior, and inappropriate temper tantrums.
Signs of the third degree
This is the last stage of alcoholism. At this stage, the patient needs to be hospitalized immediately to save his life. The complete deterioration of personality is set and moral values become indifferent. The main goal of an alcoholic is to get a new portion of alcohol and for that he can do anything, including breaking the law. It also happens:
- intoxication comes from small doses;
- drunk is very difficult;
- sleep depends on the amount drunk, as does food intake.
According to medical statistics, the average life expectancy of alcohol at this stage does not exceed five years. Due to the persistent poisoning of the body, the following symptoms may appear:
- intellectual decline;
- loss of speech or serious disturbances in it;
- high risk of having a stroke, heart attack, paralysis, severe liver and kidney dysfunction.
If these symptoms start to appear, you need to understand that the addiction is only growing. The basis for effective and successful treatment is the desire to get rid of the patient’s own addiction. The situation is complicated by the fact that alcoholics are often drunk and unable to make informed decisions. This greatly complicates the dialogue with such people.
Beer alcoholism should be considered separately. Now this problem is getting worse in society. As a rule, many are convinced that beer should not cause alcoholism. Narcologists have different opinions on this - frequent beer consumption can lead to persistent alcohol addiction. He showed himself in the need to constantly drink this drink, and in large quantities. Gradually, the amount drunk increased. In this case, it is also worth sounding the alarm and starting the recovery process to get rid of this addiction.
Consequences of alcoholism in men
No matter how strong the body, the consequences of alcoholism in a man will not be long. They can be conditionally divided into two types - psychological and physiological. The latter can manifest itself in dysfunction of various body systems:
- Male impotence. Under the influence of alcohol, the hormonal background changes, testosterone production is disrupted.
- Digestive system problems. It can be gastric, intestinal ulcers, stomach diseases.
- Stress problems. Alcohol destroys the vascular system.
- Liver pathology. Frequent alcohol consumption leads to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- Weak immunity. The body loses its protective properties, a frequent infectious disease.
- Heart problem. The chances of a heart attack in alcoholics are several times higher than in non -drinkers.
Alcoholism also affects the human psyche. These violations can manifest in bizarre behavior:
- Feeling persecuted. It seems to someone that he is being watched.
- The appearance of hallucinations. Under the influence of alcohol, the brain can create visual and auditory illusions.
- Encephalopathy. It is associated with poor circulation and poor nutrition of brain cells.
If such a phenomenon appears, you should immediately contact a competent psychologist who works with alcoholics. It is important to know that you can start treating alcohol addiction in a man at any stage.
Only in the rehabilitation center, a man will be helped not only to relieve physiological dependence, but will also be brought to complete healing with the help of inpatient treatment, and will accompany the first steps in life after recovery.
Of course, the sooner the qualified help of a narcologist is provided, the faster and easier the process of getting rid of the disease will proceed. Therefore, if you have the slightest suspicion, immediately contact a specialist.