The wording "beer alcoholism" began to be encountered in the speech of drug addiction doctors, sociologists and other specialists relatively recently. At first it seemed that this was just a newfangled expression. Later, the term was approved officially, and there was every reason for this. Many describe beer alcoholism in men as a real epidemic of the 21st century. And an excessive addiction to beer almost always develops into a general form of alcoholism. Of course, if he has time.

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Why exactly beer alcoholism?

For what reason is there no cognac addiction, an irresistible craving for vermouth? Usually they just love these drinks. Why exactly beer gave its name to one of the forms of alcoholism?

This can be explained very simply. Beer is a generally available product, mostly cheap and, in the opinion of many, completely harmless. So much so that many men drink it almost every day. The strength of beer, especially light beer, is small, a rare man will at least somewhat noticeably get drunk after drinking a bottle with a capacity of 0.5 liters. So the majority thinks that beer cannot be considered an alcoholic drink at all: it does no harm, it has no effect. Unless it raises the mood, the company goes well. True, many lovers of "pivasik" grow a rather big belly over time. But even here men find consolation and remember the proverb about how much a good person should be.

In the meantime, a certain dose of alcohol regularly gets into the body of each such lover. It is almost or completely not felt, but it does its destructive work regularly. By the way, a beer hangover, in addition to the usual symptoms, is often accompanied by severe diarrhea.

The disease has one depressing feature. If the general form of alcoholism is observed more often in men of age, then very young men, recent boys, and also adolescents (in the most unfavorable cases) can suffer from beer addiction. For some of them, the formation of alcoholism began as early as childhood, when parents thoughtlessly offered beer to minors. Sometimes this is even done on purpose: let him try at home, find out what it is, and not somewhere on the street. Many young people do not even have time to fully develop physically and mentally, as they are already undergoing terrible alcohol degradation.

Development of beer alcoholism

In general, the formation of general and beer alcoholism coincides, but in the first case there is a certain drink, and in the second - almost any or (more often) their combinations.

1. 1. At first, beer is just fun. Stress goes away, mood improves, a feeling of peace arises. Drunkenness is felt at all or barely, the dependence on beer seems far-fetched, non-existent.
   2. Gradually, drinking beer becomes almost daily. A man buys the coveted jar or bottle as soon as the opportunity arises. Sometimes in the bag with which a person goes to work, the usual "dose" lies in the morning. The can or bottle is opened as soon as the man crosses the threshold of the building where he works.
   3. At some point, the realization comes that the usual amount of beer is no longer enough. One bottle every night becomes two. Weekends are also rare without this drink. Especially Saturday, if on Friday there were get-togethers with friends, a corporate party or something like that.

The further life of beer alcohol is reduced to the loss of human appearance, social connections. Alcohol-related crimes are not excluded. In the absence of money for more or less high-quality alcohol, all kinds of surrogates are used. At any moment an alcohol-addicted beer lover may die - be poisoned by another “dose”, freeze on the street, as a result of a heart attack.

Depending on the degree of development that the disease reaches, the signs of beer alcoholism in men may be more or less obvious. It is sad that the family of a beer lover has every chance to stop the vice at the very beginning. However, not only men are often convinced that a single bottle of beer is nonsense that does not affect anything. Very often all relatives think the same. And a disease that starts very slowly eventually develops into a terrible illness.

What does beer addiction lead to?

Even Bismarck, the great German chancellor, pointed out that under the influence of beer, men become lazy, fat impotent. Another German, Professor Bollinger, deduced the concept of "Bavarian beer" or "bullish" heart. Where does this formulation come from? The fact is that beer contains cobalt, it improves foaming. And this chemical element seems to "inflate" the human heart, thickens the heart muscles, and leads to tissue necrosis of this most important organ. Against the background of this inflammation of the stomach and esophagus, which is also often caused by the ingestion of cobalt into the body, they pass almost unnoticed.

Beer in immoderate quantities is stronger than other alcoholic beverages, it affects the development of pathologies of the liver, pancreas. It is under the influence of such an innocent (as it seems) drink that eyesight and hearing are very often affected. To this "bouquet" it is necessary to add hormonal imbalance. As a result, men grow fat cushions on the hips and abdomen, noticeably lose in their sexual capabilities, and often become sterile. To some extent, this is even good, since children of alcoholics can be born with severe, sometimes incurable physical and mental pathologies.

It is beer lovers who, sinking to the social "bottom", are distinguished by increased cruelty. This observation was made by researchers and sociologists. A huge part of robberies, rapes, fights and similar crimes are committed by beer alcoholics.

Check yourself

Do you like beer? Do you think that everything written in the article has absolutely nothing to do with you? Take a look at the test below and answer the questions honestly, sincerely.

If you answered yes to at least half of the questions, the article is still about you. The most probable, almost classic scenario of the development of beer alcoholism is hidden in the questions. Show love and attention to yourself - perhaps your body has been giving signals for a long time, demonstrating obvious ones, but you just haven't listened yet. Then here's another figure: a "matured" beer alcoholic is able to drink 12 liters of beer a day! And sometimes all 15.

Treatment of beer addiction

In this matter, everything depends on the stage of the disease. If you have read this article and intend to give up beer by willful effort, believe that it will work out, then you have not gone very far in your beer addictions. In other cases, you may need all the support that the family and friends of the beer alcoholic are capable of, as well as long-term, carefully selected medication and.

Beer alcoholism, like general alcoholism, may well be curable. A special conversation is the elimination of the consequences of prolonged beer intoxication. But there is no place for the word "impossible." You just need to want to get out of the beer bondage, gain strength and patience.

Pouring beer to your kids? You are committing a crime and giving them all the possibilities for beer alcoholism in the future. Realize the threat to your closest people and stop the wrong practice. It's incredible how powerful a personal example can be. In families with non-drinking parents, the threat of any alcoholism among children who have become adults is significantly reduced.

Gatherings with friends, a football or ice hockey match, going out into the countryside, working in the country. How many different events are closely, almost inextricably linked to beer drinking? The low-alcohol evil, loved by many, destroys immunity, families and lives. Beer alcoholism and its consequences are not at all a myth, not a fiction, but a very real threat to the well-being and health of many sons, husbands and fathers.

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The drink, which is often affectionately called "pivasik", is considered by many to be low alcohol, very tasty and completely harmless. The question arises: where does beer alcoholism come from, the symptoms of which will be discussed further? Apparently, not everything about the love of beer is that safe. Otherwise, they would not talk about a special type of alcoholism.

Beer alcoholism: symptoms and features

If we approach strictly, then in official medicine alcoholism cannot be vodka, wine, cognac and the like. The person is either sick with alcoholism, or is at risk. However, many people's excessive love for beer has long had dire and dire consequences. So I had to talk about beer alcoholism. Do you like beer? Perhaps a loved one is fond of him? Or friends can't imagine the end of the week without gatherings over a few liters of foaming pleasure? Then it is very important for you to know what is beer alcoholism, symptoms and signs, treatment of this disease.

Who is not at risk of beer alcoholism?

The answer to this question is extremely obvious. For those who don't drink beer. If a person is accustomed to drinking other types of alcohol, then in case of abuse he is threatened with classic alcoholism. Absolute teetotalers are 100% protected from alcohol addiction.

Another non-risk group is people who rarely allow themselves beer and in minimal quantities. Someone will object: if you drink a teaspoon, then there will be no effect. However, the problem of alcoholism is this: it all starts with regularity and so much drunk that it "gets through". And it ends with severe addiction and a rich bouquet of concomitant diseases.

What to look for?

It is possible to recognize close beer alcoholism some time before it occurs. But almost no one pays attention to the characteristic signs of threatening addiction. If each of us clearly knew the symptoms of the preliminary stage and understood what they mean, the problem of dangerous beer addictions would be less.

It all starts with domestic drunkenness. This is not a disease yet, only a way of life that can lead to disease. Domestic drunkenness has several reasons:

1. Education, attitude to alcohol in the family. If parents every now and then arrange noisy feasts, in the evenings they periodically use a couple of bottles of beer for rest and relaxation, the child will develop a positive attitude towards alcohol. If parents not only drink themselves, but also offer alcohol to their child, they actually raise at least a future household drunkard.
2. Service traditions. In different work groups, you can learn about the many customs that are associated with the use of beer. Apart from the generally accepted celebrations in the country, these are various professional holidays, the days of founding enterprises, hiring / seeing off employees, beer Fridays, personal joyful events for employees (birthdays, buying a car, having a baby) and so on.
3. Life problems of a particular person. This may be dissatisfaction with their work, family, and inner circle. A more serious reason is the loss of someone close, a relative. In all cases, a person is looking for an outlet, a way to forget, to disconnect from heavy thoughts at least for a while. It is quite easy to do this with alcohol.
4. Inability to organize your leisure time. A huge number of people in their free time sit down in front of the TV or monitor and almost aimlessly flipping through channels / Internet pages, sipping their favorite drink along the way. If the house has some supply of beer from the nearest wholesale market, this manner of rest quickly becomes dangerous.

At first, the body resists and defends itself. With an excess of beer, vomiting occurs, in the morning - a hangover. Such "joys" normally cause a person's aversion to alcohol, a desire that such problems no longer arise. Then the body's tolerance to beer is formed. This is the initial sign of beer alcoholism.

Cause for alarm

From now on, your favorite drink seems delicious and always desirable. If you go too far, vomiting still happens, but the hangover is not as strong as before. Even if you feel unwell in the morning, the desire to stop drinking forever no longer arises. After beer, you no longer want to sleep, it invigorates, like good coffee or other energy drink. Sleep is in good order, appetite is good, there are no complaints about sexual function. True, the nerves are sometimes mischievous. Irritability rolls over, I want to swear for any reason.

But on the whole, everything is so good that almost no one thinks of impending beer addiction. High alcohol tolerance and almost painless hangover are attributed to their own endurance. In all conflicts, relatives, acquaintances, and colleagues are blamed: it seems that everyone around has conspired to constantly not understand or do something. Meanwhile, beer alcoholism is already "at the start."

Formation and development of beer alcoholism

What happens next? The main sign that alcoholism has already entered the first stage is a gradual increase in beer tolerance. To feel drunk, a person needs an increasing amount of his favorite drink. Gatherings over a bottle of "pivasik" are taking place more and more often and are getting longer.

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Only at the first stage of alcoholism the tolerance of alcohol increases by 4 - 5 times. At the third stage of beer addiction, the body's tolerance decreases sharply. Because of this, alcoholics often die from overdose.

Then addiction is formed, a pathological addiction to beer. Psychic first. The desire to drink beer arises in thoughts all the time. As soon as a person learns that there is an opportunity to "roll", life becomes beautiful and cloudless. Up to this point, a person can be extremely dissatisfied with everything in the world. Later (already at the second stage of alcoholism) physical dependence comes. These are no longer just thoughts, this is submission to the beer desires of the entire lifestyle, the disappearance of all life values \u200b\u200band relationships that are not related to drinking.

Gradually, beer becomes the raison d'être. In a sober state, a person is not capable of any serious physical efforts, he cannot think, work, and is not interested in anything. This is at its best. At worst, if a beer alcoholic is deprived of his favorite drink, he develops withdrawal symptoms. Accustomed to constant intoxication, the body literally requires another beer pump, and it does it very painfully. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are very varied and unpleasant. However, beer alcoholism has many other manifestations and consequences.

The consequences of beer alcoholism

First, about what literally everyone knows: the love of beer is noticeably reflected in the physique and general appearance of a person. The phrase "beer belly" is familiar to everyone. Why do beer lovers get fat? Due to low mobility, laziness, for any other reason?

Beer contains phytoestrogen. It is a plant analogue of a very important hormone that is normally produced by the human body in very small quantities. But even a fraction of a milligram of this female hormone is enough to maintain the necessary hormonal balance in each of us. When drinking beer, the content of this hormone in the blood is literally off scale. The consequences depend a lot on the gender of the beer drinker.

Women almost stop producing their own natural estrogen. And then the male hormones begin to "steer". This makes the female figure angular, constrained and awkward in movement, a gentle voice - rough. The most difficult consequence is the high probability of infertility. The earlier a woman begins to abuse beer, the more chances she has of getting this very dangerous complication of beer alcoholism. Men, under the influence of an excess of female hormones, seem to embark on the path of gender reassignment. Subcutaneous fat is deposited on the abdomen and thighs, the muscles are flabby, the character becomes hysterical and fearful. Men are less and less interested in women, and not only infertility and / or impotence can develop.

Regardless of gender, a beer lover risks getting:

• appearance older than his years;
• loose, wrinkled skin;
• bags under the eyes;
• deep damage to all internal organs and systems (primarily - liver, heart, brain);
• mental illness (delirium of jealousy, hallucinations, various psychoses).

It is impossible to predict exactly at what point beer love will turn into pathological addiction. If a loved one has already become addicted to beer, self-activity, the secret use of even reliable anti-alcohol drugs is unacceptable in its cure. All symptoms and signs of beer alcoholism must be identified by a doctor, treatment of addiction and related diseases should be prescribed only by specialists. As always with alcoholism, in the case of beer addiction, prevention, a reasonable approach and full awareness of the problem itself and its consequences are important.

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There is an opinion that beer alcoholism does not exist. But this is incorrect information, because the disease greatly affects the body and the human condition, depriving him of the opportunity to exist normally. The danger is that the victims do not even try to realize the need for treatment. If you are interested in the prevention and treatment of an ailment such as beer alcoholism, the symptoms should be studied as a priority.

Symptoms of alcoholism

Alcohol addiction is very difficult to identify and cure on its own. It is even more difficult to confess to beer alcoholism, because most of the population is sure that beer is much "lighter" than vodka and does not carry any particular harm. In addition, beer is more affordable, its use is actively promoted through the media.

Such claims are supported by gatherings with friends who also do not mind a little drink at night. All this is gradually becoming the strongest drug addiction, because alcohol is also a drug, which, moreover, is also completely legal. Only a few people with willpower are able to change their minds in time. Most often, relatives come to the rescue.

Thus, the signs of beer alcoholism are as follows:

• consumption of 80 ml of pure ethanol per day, which corresponds to 1.5-2 liters of beer per day. The disease is successfully earned at a regular rate of 3 or more bottles per person;
• the presence or gradual appearance of the so-called "beer belly";
• drinking beer with the aim of getting drunk after a past booze;
• in men - impotence, in women - the extinction of the reproductive function of the body;
• use not only in the evening, but also in the morning;
• the desire to mix drinks, dilute beer with stronger alcohol;
• irritability, rage when trying to take away alcohol and / or with long-term abstinence from beer.

Stages of beer alcoholism

If the symptoms of the disease are known, the stages become much easier to determine. There are four of them, and the countdown is from zero.

Zero stage

Alcoholism as such has not yet developed. Drinking beer is allowed several times throughout the week, justified by relaxation after a hard day. At this stage, a person is still aware of his actions, but with regular drinking, addiction begins to develop after 6-12 months.

First stage

This is the stage of mental addiction. The first signs of the disease appear. The daily use of 2-3 bottles is perceived as the norm and is not internally condemned. Control over your state disappears. A person's emotional well-being depends on whether he has consumed beer today or not.

Stage two

Physical addiction is added to mental addiction. At this stage, the internal organs are damaged: heart, liver. A person finally loses the ability to control the amount of alcohol consumed. In addition, it is at this stage that a hangover appears, and beer is consumed with the aim of getting drunk. People around you usually do not notice changes, but they are:

• a decrease in intelligence is diagnosed, a decrease in the ability to engage in mental activity in a sober state;
• interest in beer increases, interest in the world around it decreases;
• the concept of shame ceases to exist;
• the predominance of a depressive mood with suicidal tendencies, depending on the amount and time of drinking beer.

Third stage

The last stage of alcoholism is characterized by one striking feature - the duration of use. Usually a person can no longer drink for only a few hours, he goes into a long binge, forgetting about everything else. It is at this stage that beer alcoholism becomes chronic, causing irreversible harm to the body, which ceases to function normally. For the patient, it does not matter what he is wearing, but for the sake of a bottle he is ready to harm even a loved one, because all the boundaries of what is permitted are blurred.

Beer quickly affects the health of the heart. The myocardium is affected, alcoholic cardiomyopathy occurs. The contractile activity of the heart decreases, blood pressure rises.

Consequences - shortness of breath, frequent fainting, a person very badly tolerates even basic physical activity.

And also harm is done to the stomach and esophagus. Alcohol irritates the walls of the stomach and esophagus. As a result, inflammation of the mucous membranes of these organs develops. Later, more serious diseases occur: hepatitis, pancreatitis.

Changes in hormonal levels, a decrease in potency are by no means a joke. Hops, from which beer is made, contains phytoestrogen - a substance similar in structure and effect on the body to female sex hormones. Therefore, experienced beer alcoholics have female-type obesity, as well as gynecomastia - breast augmentation. The body becomes loose and flabby. And it is very difficult to remove the "beer belly" later, almost impossible, you can only slightly reduce it.

Female alcoholism is worth considering separately. It causes the following pathologies:

• renal failure;
• decreased reproductive function.

Women are especially at risk, because their alcoholism is much more severe, and the stages are faster (for example, you can go from zero to first in less than six months). The desire to isolate herself from the outside world, misunderstanding of loved ones, the influence of the media - this strongly affects a woman, forcing her to become addicted to a bottle. How long do female addicts live? Catastrophically few, even fewer men. Women get drunk faster due to the structural features of their body.

Thus, the result of beer alcoholism is as follows:

• stomach diseases - gastritis and ulcers;
• pancreatitis;
• alcoholic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis;
• social maladjustment and personality degradation.

Important! In a state of drunkenness, a person is not aware of what is happening, therefore, in addition to the above diseases, other diseases may appear. They are acquired as addiction develops and progress more and more due to the influence of other ailments.

It is advisable to start treatment as early as possible, without paying attention to the specific stage of beer alcoholism. It is difficult to do this at home, because irritants can constantly be nearby (an unfinished bottle of beer, forgotten through carelessness; friends calling to the bar). It is best to seek professional help because the goal of treatment is to eradicate addiction. The need for beer among alcoholics is inherent in the subconscious.

A qualified doctor will help you in this way:

• deal with the reasons, which is an important factor for the patient's recovery;
• detoxify if necessary. Folk remedies also allow this procedure (decoctions of dandelion, birch leaves);
• will provide high-quality psychological assistance.

How to get rid of the desire to consume beer in the initial stages? This is possible if the patient has willpower. At the zero stage, it will still be possible to try to cope with the situation with the help of relatives - to avoid the usual routes past alcohol stalls, limit communication with groups of alcoholic friends, eat hearty food when leaving the house. In addition, it is important to take a bottle of mineral water with you, so that if you are thirsty you may not resort to alcohol, but to water.

It is necessary to understand the very principle of recovery, which is based on the following rules:

• restrict viewing of advertisements, TV shows, serials where beer is promoted and praised;
• find a hobby that will take up your free time and get rid of thoughts about alcohol;
• do not communicate with people who are campaigning to drink beer.

Important! Recovery is a difficult process that requires endurance and willpower. Much depends on the patient's family, because he needs to be morally and physically supported. It is better to remove references to alcohol from the house, make sure that there are no bottles left anywhere, minimize contact with neighbors if they are drinking something.

Prevention of such a widespread addiction should be carried out not only at the personal level, but also at the state level. After all, it is often through the media that people are motivated to use as much as possible. It is necessary to conduct preventive conversations with risk groups (women, adolescents, socially unprotected people).

Intrinsic motivation (at the level of your own consciousness) is incredibly effective when there is support from other people. Personal prevention includes the following principles:

• development of willpower, confidence;
• refusal to communicate with dependent layers of society (if there is no goal to help).

At the state level, it is important to pay attention to addicted people, helping them to recover, because with the right approach, this will prevent the development of beer alcoholism in future generations. In addition, it is important to follow these principles:

• refusal to sell alcohol to minors;
• ensure competent coverage of this issue with the help of the media;
• ban beer advertising;
• clean up the market - eliminate illegal points of sale of products, points located near schools, kindergartens;
• control the quality of products;
• introduce a system of penalties for drinking alcohol in public places.

Important! Overcoming addiction at the subconscious level is very difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to start promoting a healthy lifestyle as early as possible as a prevention of beer alcoholism, which brings irreversible consequences.

Only with the right approach and timely information is it possible to defeat a terrible disease - beer alcoholism. His treatment is difficult for both the patient and his environment, so it is important to pay due attention to the existing problem, not shutting his eyes to it and not considering the passion for beer as the norm.

Beer alcoholism is a serious disease caused by excessive consumption of low alcohol drinks, the consequences of which for the body are much more destructive than vodka or wine alcoholism.

Many people think that beer is a harmless and even healthy drink. And advertising imposed by beer producers constantly repeats this. But scientists argue that this is not at all the case. It is wrong to divide alcoholic beverages according to the degree of their harmfulness, since there are simply no harmless ones among them.

In the 19th century, the British, trying to fight alcoholism, replaced spirits with low-alcohol beer, but this eventually led to an even greater spread of drunkenness. German Chancellor Bismarck once noticed that beer has a very harmful effect on people, making them stupid, lazy and sexually impotent.

The consequences of beer alcoholism

Beer alcoholism causes significant harm to human health.

First of all, beer leads to heart problems. The beer alcoholic heart is called "Bavarian beer heart". This heart is characterized by enlarged cavities, thickened walls, necrosis in the heart muscle, and diminished mitochondria. Such changes in the heart are caused by cobalt, which is present in beer as a foam stabilizer. Cobalt is a toxin that is 10 times higher than normal in the heart muscle of big beer drinkers. In addition, cobalt has a detrimental effect on the esophagus and stomach, forming inflammatory processes in them.

Not only cobalt contained in beer has a detrimental effect on the work of the heart, but also a large amount of beer as a liquid, as well as its saturation with carbon dioxide. When you drink beer, your blood vessels fill up and this leads to varicose veins in the heart and veins. This condition is called the "nylon stocking" or "beer heart" syndrome, as the heart becomes flabby, saggy and does not pump blood well.

Beer has a very detrimental effect on human hormonal balance. There are various changes in the endocrine system. This is caused by the toxic substances and salts of heavy metals contained in beer. In men who drink beer constantly, the production of the male hormone (testosterone) is suppressed and the amount of female sex hormones increases. In addition, the appearance of men is gradually changing: the pelvis becomes wider and the mammary glands increase. Women who drink beer excessively develop "beer whiskers" and a coarse voice.

Female alcoholism leads to an increased risk of cancer, and if a woman drinking beer is breastfeeding a baby, this can even lead to epileptic seizures in the baby.

Beer abuse also leads to the death of brain cells, which die off and enter the bloodstream, are filtered by the kidneys and excreted in the urine. In addition, the functions of the spinal cord are disrupted, various diseases appear, such as myocardial dystrophy, gastritis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, neuropathy, visual and auditory analyzers are affected. The most severe complications of beer alcoholism include lactic acidosis and hyponatremia.

Daily beer consumption has an effect on the increase in blood pressure.

Alcoholism develops from the use of low-alcohol drinks 4 times more often and faster than from the intake of other alcohol. And when a person's illness with beer alcoholism becomes obvious, his condition is usually quite serious, with pronounced dementia and a decrease in personal qualities.

Symptoms and signs of beer alcoholism

In the International Classification of Diseases, the diagnosis - beer alcoholism is not present, but there is another diagnosis - alcoholism, which means a pathological craving for any alcohol.

A characteristic feature of beer alcoholism is its rapid and imperceptible development. A person can drink 2 bottles of beer a day and not feel any harmful effects, but at the same time feel well the feeling of intoxication. These sensations are fixed in the brain and there is a desire to experience something like this all the time. This is the beginning of the path to alcoholism.

Signs of beer alcoholism include:

• drinking more than 1 liter of beer per day;
• anger and irritability without beer;
• sleeplessness at night, inability to relax and fall asleep, daytime sleepiness without drinking beer;
• problems with potency;
• frequent headaches;
• the appearance of a man's "beer belly";
• start the day by drinking beer to relieve hangover or lift your mood.

If the above symptoms appear, then you can safely diagnose beer alcoholism. Its danger lies in the fact that this disease in the early stages is quite difficult to diagnose, therefore it is very problematic to persuade a person to start treatment.

Stages of beer alcoholism

Beer alcoholism goes away. The easiest form of addiction is considered the initial stage, which begins with a haphazard drink in the evenings with friends or colleagues, on holidays, first several times a week, and then every day 1-2 bottles of beer. Neither the person who often drinks alcohol nor the people around him can notice this stage of alcoholism.

Gradually there is an increase in the consumed amount of the drink and the initial stage of alcoholism passes into the next. There are problems with relaxation without alcohol, increased irritability and aggressive perception of what is happening around. The dependence on the foamy drink is not drunken, but beer alcoholics consume alcohol systematically, several times a day every day. They can no longer refuse beer, and if there are periods without beer, then they last no more than 3 days. There is such a strong dependence on beer that a person cannot imagine life without this drink. The hangover syndrome after drinking a lot of beer is very similar to the hangover of ordinary alcoholism, but it is much more difficult to remove it. It is accompanied by severe headaches and diarrhea.

Some beer lovers can drink up to 15 liters of this drink a day without considering themselves alcoholics. You should not try to help a person dependent on alcohol on their own, it is best to convince a sick person to seek help from a doctor.

Child and female beer alcoholism

Unfortunately, beer abuse is very common among adolescents and causes not only physical harm to the growing body, but also affects the psyche of young people. And if an adult can realize all the destructive consequences of the systematic use of alcohol, then a teenager is not able to do this due to his frivolity and naivety.

According to modern research, beer is a legal drug that leads to the use of stronger drugs in the future. In addition, this drink provokes aggression. Of all the existing drugs, alcohol is the most aggressive, and beer alcoholism is characterized by particular cruelty.

The worst thing is that Russia is a country where the growth of beer consumption is increasing due to adolescents and women of reproductive age. Childhood alcoholism has become enormous, 12 times higher than 10 years ago. It becomes the beginning of the degradation of the personality of adolescents. A child's body gets used to beer much faster than an adult, so teenagers need to be closely monitored. Parents should be alerted by such signs as an inexplicable and sharp decline in academic performance, deception, isolation, late walks, and the appearance of irritability. Having found these signs in your child, you should immediately consult a doctor for qualified help.

It is even more terrible when young girls abuse beer, because it is women who lay basic habits in the younger generation. difficult to treat and women are much more difficult to convince of the need for treatment. In addition to the main signs of alcoholism, women develop moodiness and tearfulness, depression, unwillingness to take care of the family and a general depression. The worst thing is that it brings suffering to the whole family of a drinking woman and especially her children.

Why do people drink beer so much and often without thinking about the risk of alcohol addiction and their health in general? First of all, beer addiction is a special type of bulimia that is aggravated by the sedatives in hops and the special taste of beer. The beer addiction is like classic bulimia, like a woman's cravings for sweets. Beer bulimia is a masculine variant, as the taste buds when perceived by men create the same effect as sweets in women. Only when does this bulimia turn into alcoholism?

Most likely, this happens with a constant increase in the amount of beer and the frequency of its use. Even gustatory attachment recedes before such a strong addiction.

In their advertising, beer producers are silent about the harmfulness of this drink, agitating consumers with beautiful pictures and attractive videos about a beautiful life. And naive youth, striving for various pleasures, buys beer and low-alcohol drinks, subsequently turning into drinking young people, and then into drinking parents.

Treatment of beer alcoholism

Treating beer addiction is a long and complicated process. The patient, first of all, must completely abandon the use of any alcohol. Alcoholism can only be cured if psychological dependence on alcoholic beverages in general can be overcome.

After detecting symptoms of alcoholism, you should immediately seek help from a doctor, and not self-medicate. Alcoholism treatment is difficult enough even for experienced drug addiction doctors.

The main treatment is aimed at the complete elimination of all symptoms of the disease, namely:

• withdrawal of excess fluid from the body;
• introduction of intravenous detoxification solutions into the body;
• stimulation of the affected organs, especially the heart.

If beer alcoholism is not cured in time, then it will certainly lead to ordinary alcoholism.

To date, there are no drugs specifically for the treatment of alcoholism, but there are many drugs that are used to combat this addiction. These medicines include:

• drugs that cause alcohol intolerance;
• drugs that reduce the craving for alcohol;
• drugs that relieve hangover.

The most popular of these are drugs that cause alcohol intolerance.

After undergoing complex treatment, to speed up the process of getting rid of the addiction, you can apply treatment with folk remedies.

Prevention of alcoholism

Alcoholism, like many other diseases, is preventable. It is aimed at this in Russia, in every single family, in every educational institution, in every enterprise. Prevention is expressed primarily in the formation of a healthy lifestyle among the population, in which the use of alcohol becomes unacceptable.

Prevention of alcoholism in Russia at the state level is as follows:

• a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of majority;
• a decrease in the number of outlets for the sale of alcohol and places for its use;
• a ban on alcohol advertising;
• the formation of a negative attitude towards alcohol, the lack of encouragement of get-togethers after work;
• control over the quality of sold alcoholic beverages;
• criminal and administrative liability for the appearance of citizens in a state of alcoholic intoxication in public places;
• application of individual preventive measures in production.

In addition, to familiarize people with a healthy lifestyle and sports, sports facilities are being built, various sports sections and halls are opening.

Most adolescents mistakenly think that drinking alcohol helps them find friends, overcome their complexes, and become more self-confident. Therefore, an important role is played by the personal prevention of beer alcoholism, which consists in the following:

• the formation of an adequate perception of oneself, observation from the outside of one's own actions;
• restriction of communication with alcoholics;
• development of willpower and social qualities;
• awareness of the unacceptability of using drugs that affect the psyche and replace sober judgments with thoughts changed by alcohol.

Among all preventive methods, there are 2 types: primary and secondary prevention. In primary prevention, various psychological methods of influencing a person are used, while the purpose of secondary prevention is to help alcoholics and drug addicts.

Thus, any alcoholism, beer or vodka, is better prevented than further cured. Already from school, one should conduct conversations with adolescents on the topic of alcoholism, tell them what alcoholism is, what it leads to and what are its consequences. It is necessary to form a negative attitude towards alcohol in the younger generation as early as possible. And, of course, parents should always remember that they are an example to their children, including in relation to alcoholic beverages.

Thank you for your feedback

Comments

Megan92 () 2 weeks ago

Did anyone manage to save your husband from alcoholism? Mine drinks without drying out, I don't know what to do ((I thought about getting a divorce, but I don't want to leave the child without a father, and I feel sorry for my husband, so he's a great person when he doesn't drink

Daria () 2 weeks ago

I have already tried so many things, and only after reading this article, I managed to wean my husband from alcohol, now he does not drink at all, even on holidays.

Megan92 () 13 days ago

Daria () 12 days ago

Megan92, so I wrote in my first comment) I will duplicate just in case - link to article.

Sonya 10 days ago

Isn't this a divorce? Why are they selling on the Internet?

Yulek26 (Tver) 10 days ago

Sonya, what country do you live in? They sell on the Internet, because shops and pharmacies put their markup at a brutal rate. In addition, payment only after receipt, that is, first looked, checked and only then paid. And now everything is sold on the Internet - from clothes to TVs and furniture.

Editorial response 10 days ago

Sonia, hello. This drug for the treatment of alcohol dependence is really not sold through the pharmacy chain and retail stores in order to avoid overpricing. Today you can order only on official website... Be healthy!

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Beer alcoholism is a dangerous disease that requires qualified treatment. A feature of alcoholism of this type is the latent onset of the disease, the patient cannot always independently assess his condition and seek help. A way out of this situation can be compulsory treatment, which will help get rid of the problem, eliminate the negative consequences for health.

Does beer cause alcoholism?

What is beer alcoholism? There is no precise definition, which causes a number of problems with an accurate, timely diagnosis of drunkenness. Many alcoholics refuse to admit that the problem exists at all.

According to the international classification, there is no such disease at all. Just one or two bottles daily is enough for the initial stage to quickly turn into a chronic one. At first, practically nothing changes, but gradually the morning begins with beer, then the volume increases, develops into a pseudo-binge. If nothing is done, the chronic stage quickly develops, causing serious changes in the body.

Is drinking beer every day alcoholism?

Often beer alcoholics believe that a mug a day will not do any harm, but daily drinking leads to the development of strong cravings, an increase in the volume of alcohol. Therefore, we can safely say that drinking beer every day is already alcoholism, albeit at the first stage. It was at this time that the first signs are formed, a partial change in personality occurs. Gradually, damage to internal organs is observed, pathologists affect the nervous system.

Is non-alcoholic beer dangerous?

How dangerous is non-alcoholic beer? The producers claim that this drink contains no alcohol or its content is so low that it cannot do any harm. An ordinary person thinks that buying this particular drink, he will not get drunk, staying healthy and sober. But such a statement is incorrect, non-alcoholic beer consumed daily is highly addictive, forming the same cravings as regular alcohol.

It also cannot be said that the alcohol content of this drink will be zero. It is produced using standard technology, only at the last stage it undergoes double filtration, which makes it possible to significantly reduce the degree. But the composition remains the same and the effect is the same.

Non-alcoholic beer is highly addictive every day, just like regular alcohol

Features of alcoholism in men and women

Is female beer alcoholism different from male alcoholism? There are differences, and they relate to all areas:

• the craving for alcohol in women is stronger, it is much more difficult to overcome it;
• the negative impact on the female body is stronger, external signs appear earlier, they relate to changes in appearance, accelerated aging;
• men more easily understand the need for treatment;
• the course of the disease in women is more complicated, therapy is more difficult.

Symptoms and signs in women

Beer alcoholism in women is very different. It is more difficult for women to get out of a binge, and defeats will be more difficult. Differences include the following:

• the enzymes responsible for the breakdown of ethanol are poorly developed, therefore, alcohol is more actively involved in metabolism;
• there is a greater amount of water in the cells of the female body, for this reason, the total concentration of ethanol is higher;
• low alcohol drinks, including beer, contain sedatives to which the female brain is more susceptible;
• the peculiarities of a woman's psychology do not allow her to independently realize the danger, which in many cases becomes the cause of chronic, incurable alcoholism.

The main symptoms of female beer alcoholism include:

• intoxication comes literally from the first glass;
• a hangover is often accompanied by partial or complete amnesia, hypertrophied perception of what is happening, inappropriate behavior, overly radical assessment;
• gradually, the intake of alcohol begins in the morning, the binge spreads throughout the day;
• the appearance gradually changes, the skin condition worsens, the hair becomes dull and sparse, there are sharp signs of aging;
• memory impairments become more frequent, dementia develops;
• there is an uncontrollable desire to have sex;
• personality degradation occurs, but the drunkard does not realize this (a man usually looks for those to blame for his condition, but a woman takes everything for granted);
• the drunkard forgets about the norms of personal hygiene, this ceases to be of any importance, like appearance.

If this condition is not treated, then the changes become irreversible, after the stage of delirium tremens, death usually occurs.

Symptoms and signs in men

Beer alcoholism manifests itself differently in men than in women. It should be borne in mind that it is easier for the stronger sex to recognize the problem and start treatment, in many cases this is the case, although in the last stages, outside help is still required. In men, the main signs of alcoholism are:

• decreased social activity;
• indifference to the environment;
• inadequate assessment of what is happening around;
• aggression;
• sexual desire falls, there is a deterioration in potency;
• sudden mood swings;
• head pain;
• strong changes in appearance in an effeminate manner.

Signs of beer alcoholism in men do not appear immediately, the disease itself develops over the years, which rarely prompts a drunkard to change his attitude towards alcohol. But it is not only the deterioration of health that is dangerous, but also irreversible changes in the personality. A person is indifferent to his environment, work, career, gradually only craving for alcohol is brought to the first place, beer is gradually replaced by stronger drinks. All this leads to the loss of social status, problems in the family, the drunkard is no longer interested in what is happening around him, he does not care who he drinks with. All this resembles the signs of beer alcoholism in women, but in his state, a man first blames others, he becomes unnecessarily aggressive.

Signs of beer alcoholism in men do not appear immediately, the disease itself develops over the years

It is not uncommon for an alcoholic to commit terrible acts under the influence of alcohol, his family begins to fear the drunkard, which is quite justified. Statistics show that most of the domestic murders take place under the influence of alcohol.

Stages of beer alcoholism

In total, there are four stages of beer alcoholism:

1. Stage zero, which outwardly seems safe. A person drinks rarely, in various doses, there is no hangover. But it is precisely this seeming simplicity of the state that allows you to quickly move to the next stage, because a person is completely unaware and does not recognize the existing danger.
2. The first stage occurs if you drink beer every day, increasing the volume. Drinking beer turns to drunkenness at home, on weekends, control over the amount drunk is lost.
3. The second stage is already alcoholism, the volume of the drink is limited only by the available financial possibilities, that is, the drunkard will drink as long as he has enough money. At a time, from 10 liters can be consumed, while a person can no longer stop after the first mug. At this stage, signs such as deterioration in health, decrease in social activity appear.
4. Stage Three. At this moment, the situation is aggravated, beer is gradually replaced by vodka, serious binges appear, pathologies develop. This stage is dangerous because many of the consequences are already irreversible.

How to treat beer alcoholism?

How to deal with beer alcoholism? Only a qualified specialist can prescribe adequate treatment. To do this, you need to contact a medical institution, undergo examination, consultation. Based on the research results, treatment will be prescribed, which is carried out in a hospital or at home. Self-medication in this case will not lead to anything, but will only worsen the general situation. Also, you cannot turn to various charlatans who promise to get rid of addiction in literally one procedure. Competent therapy is possible only in a specialized department or medical facility.

Among the most effective measures should be noted:

• coding (performed only under the strict supervision of a doctor and after an appropriate examination);
• home therapy;
• treatment at the clinic.

Self-treatment

This is alcoholism, which develops imperceptibly, it seems that beer does not cause much harm, but in fact it is even more dangerous than strong alcoholic beverages. But the initial stages of beer alcoholism are curable even at home, for which you can use such popular and effective methods:

• the use of medicines;
• coding using special long-term means;
• folk recipes, including herbal decoctions, to restore the body, get rid of the craving for ethanol.

But such measures will be effective if the alcoholic himself understands the need to give up alcohol and begins to take an active part in home therapy. It will be useful to contact a specialist who will conduct a general examination, prescribe medications, consult a psychologist. More information about this can be found in the article "Beer alcoholism treatment at home."

Forced therapy

Treatment of beer alcoholism without the knowledge of the patient may be required on the following grounds:

• a drunkard is dangerous to himself and others;
• an alcoholic cannot serve himself (cook, take hygiene procedures);
• the mental state of the patient raises concerns (aggressive behavior, frequent suicide attempts, a crime has been committed).

Compulsory hospitalization has positive and negative features, which should not be forgotten. The positive aspects include:

• the drunkard will be isolated from others, which is necessary for treatment in calm conditions;
• with compulsory treatment, conditions are created that make it possible to remove the craving for alcohol, to provide therapy measures to eliminate negative consequences;
• occupational therapy measures are often used during treatment;
• the percentage of cured is quite large.

But there are also negative aspects:

• voluntary treatment gives better results than compulsory treatment;
• drug intervention can lead to a change in the patient's psyche, which is already extremely unstable due to prolonged intake of alcohol;
• for effective cure, it is necessary to determine the cause of the disease;
• compulsory treatment often becomes the cause of increased aggression of the patient in relation to loved ones.

The consequences of beer alcoholism

Alcoholism has an extremely negative effect on the body:

• general health worsens;
• a negative effect is on the digestive tract;
• the work of the cardiovascular system is disrupted;
• serious changes occur in the tissues of the liver, kidneys, metabolism is disturbed;
• irreversible changes in the nervous system occur.

Harmful effects on the heart:

• walls thicken;
• fewer mitochondria are produced;
• the cavities of the heart muscle expand;
• the syndrome "Bavarian beer heart" appears;
• tissue necrosis develops.

When beer is consumed, an increase in the content of cobalt in the body is observed, which leads to disruption of the digestive tract, esophagus, and heart. This element causes the development of inflammation, varicose veins, enlargement of the heart, the appearance of flabbiness of the walls of the heart muscle. An enlarged liver is diagnosed, weight increases. Among other consequences, it is necessary to note the development of gastritis, disruption of the spinal cord and brain, and a change in the psyche.

Beer leads to an increase in the content of cobalt in the body, therefore to disruption of the heart

In men

Beer has an extremely negative effect on the general hormonal background; in men, testosterone production and an increase in estrogen decrease. This leads to the development of the body according to the female principle, proliferation of the pelvis, sagging breasts, obesity. Potency decreases, the general perception of the environment is distorted, brain cells gradually die, neuropathy develops, hearing and vision decrease.

Among women

Women also have dramatic changes in hormonal levels, increased sexual activity, but partners and the result of intercourse are of little interest to the drunkard. The risk of oncology increases many times, the voice becomes coarser, vegetation appears above the lip, usually peculiar only to men. Changes in the nervous system lead to the development of epileptic disease.

Summing up

Beer alcoholism is very dangerous, its consequences for the body can be much more severe than when drinking stronger alcoholic beverages, especially for women. The transition from the primary stages to the chronic one occurs imperceptibly and very quickly, while the drunkard does not realize the danger, that is, he refuses to voluntarily be treated.