As the level of alcohol consumption increases the higher the danger of developing the early onset stages of alcoholism. This will eventually progress the disease to an advanced stage.
Alcohol's affect on the brain and health:
Alcoholism causes damage to the brain cells and affects the central nervous system. Alcohol impairs the brain's ability to function normally affecting performance rate quite markedly.
This will result in the loss of memory, black outs, slow reaction, poor muscle co-ordination and motor skills. Blurred vision and speech occur due to paralysis of the neurological function to the brain.
Cancer of the liver also called cirrhosis, vitamin B1 deficiency, poor nutrition and hygiene are common among alcoholics. Long-term heavy drinkers will develop a tolerance to alcohol that will cause symptoms after drinking is abruptly ceased.
Symptoms:
Unable to tolerate or limit the use of alcohol in one drinking session. Having to drink to excess in order to reach a level of intoxication.
Symptoms also include both psychological and physical:
Withdrawal symptoms: - cravings, tremors mild or severe aka delirium tremens. Convulsions, palpitations, sweating, anxiety, nausea, insomnia, agitation, mental confusion and hallucinations to name just a few examples.
It is very difficult to admit to having a drinking problem and thus many alcoholics are in denial. History of family and friends has a huge impact towards both those of the alcoholic and family and friends involved.
Numbers have increased among the homeless of those who are alcohol dependent. Alcoholism isolates people who are inflicted throughout the community. Mental health issues are also frequent among heavy alcohol users. Alcoholism is a debilitating condition that shares a high rate of unemployment, poverty and homelessness that is known to exist throughout society.
Outcome:
It is extremely difficult for anyone with an addiction to quit and this is also the case with alcohol dependency.
Medical Checks: Medical checks from your GP are necessary in monitoring your health.
Rehabilitation Centres
Rehabilitation centres for detox as well as Drug and Alcohol Counselling services are available in the use of treatments for heavy drinkers. Success widely depends on a variety of issues some include medical while other reasons may be personal. The ability to abstain is the only way for an alcoholic to remain sober.
Further reading and resources:
http://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/effects-on-body
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